15 best Met Gala dresses of all time

Logan Sowa
Updated ·1 min read

Be honest -- how often are you excited for it to be Monday? We know... not that often! But next week comes the First Monday in May -- and that means it's time for the 2019 Met Gala. With the theme "Camp," we know this year's event is going to be one to remember -- but there have also been plenty of memorable moments in the past.

Sarah Jessica Parker in tartan Alexander McQueen, Emma Stone in color-blocked Thakoon, Beyonce's ombre Givenchy ... Over the years the Costume Institute Gala has become more and more synonymous with some of the most impressive gowns and biggest style statements on the red carpet.

If you've watched the Met Gala as obsessively as we have, you know exactly what we're talking about when we refer to Blake Lively radiating in shimmering Givenchy, with husband Ryan Reynolds by her side. Above, our picks for the 15 most beautiful, memorable red carpet looks from Met Galas through the years.

Excited to see how celebrities and designers alike interpret this year's theme? Stay tuned on AOL.com for our coverage of the red carpet tonight!

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