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It’s party time! Blake Lively slips into red hot mini dress after Met Gala as she leads the stars letting loose in New York City

Blake Lively put on sizzling display as she attended a Met Gala afterparty at New York City‘s Standard Hotel following the star-studded gala on Monday night.

The actress, 34, showed off her toned legs in a red jeweled micro mini dress with sassy black fringe on the sleeves and hem.

The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants star co-hosted the annual soiree with husband Ryan Reynolds, as well as actress Regina Kind and Broadway star Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Party time! Blake Lively stepped out in another incredible look to attend the Met Gala afterparty at New York City’s Standard Hotel following the star-studded gala on Monday night. The actress, 34, showed off her toned legs in a red jeweled micro mini dress with sassy black fringe on the sleeves and hem

Blake’s sizzling dress had cap sleeves and a low neckline that drew eyes to the star’s ample cleavage.

She completed the 𝓈ℯ𝓍y getup with some black Mary Jane pumps.

Blake decked out her hands in a number of statement rings featuring black and ruby stones.

Her golden blonde hair was swept up into a romantic updo with some of her bangs left out to create soft silhouette.

As for her makeup, the Gossip Girl alum smoked out her eyes with brown eyeshadow and hydrated her lips with some clear lip gloss.

Sexy cut: Blake’s sizzling dress had cap sleeves and a low neckline that drew eyes to the star’s ample cleavage

Up and away: Her golden blonde hair was swept up into a romantic updo with some of her bangs left out to create soft silhouette

Kourtney Kardashian and fiance Travis Barker were spotted heading to a Met Gala afterparty in New York City following the star-studded shindig on Monday night.

The KUWTK alum, 43, put on a busty display in a black houndstooth corset dress that laced up the back in red ribbon.

Meanwhile, Barker, 46, showed off his funky side in a pair of sparkly black fringe trousers with a bright red leather waistband.

The couple, who get engaged in October, strolled out of their hotel towards a nearby vehicle with their hands tightly interlocked.

Ready to go: Kourtney Kardashian and fiance Travis Barker were spotted heading to a Met Gala afterparty in New York City following the star-studded shindig on Monday night

Cinched: The KUWTK alum, 43, put on a busty display in a black houndstooth corset dress that laced up the back in red ribbon

Funky flair: Meanwhile, Barker, 46, showed off his funky side in a pair of sparkly black fringe trousers with a bright red leather waistband

Kourtney styled her sizzling dress with some classic black pointed toe heels and opted to go without bold accessories.

Instead, the mother-of-three rocked a pair of diamond studs in her ears.

Her flowing raven tresses were worn down and styled in voluminous curls that bounced as she walked.

Barker completed his outfit with cropped white tank top with fringe on the bottom and a pair of black shades.

He helped his wife-to-be into their car before speeding off the nearby party.

Better together: The couple, who get engaged in October, strolled out of their hotel towards a nearby vehicle with their hands tightly interlocked

Finishing touches: Kourtney styled her sizzling dress with some classic black pointed toe heels and opted to go without bold accessories

Kourtney’s younger half-sister Kendall Jenner gave a glimpse at her runway-worthy figure in a sheer black lace skirt and matching spaghetti strap top.

The 26-year-old supermodel protected her modesty by layering a pink satin bra and matching panties beneath her 𝓈ℯ𝓍y coord.

She finished off the afterparty look with some strappy black heels. Kendall’s long brunette hair was worn down and tucked behind her ears.

Daring: Kourtney’s younger half-sister Kendall Jenner gave a glimpse at her runway-worthy figure in a sheer black lace skirt and matching spaghetti strap top

Satin: The 26-year-old supermodel protected her modesty by layering a pink satin bra and matching panties beneath her 𝓈ℯ𝓍y coord

Bella Hadid made jaws drop as she arrived to the same party as Kendall at the celeb-loved Zero Bond.

The runway maven showed off her slender frame in a plunging black corset top with black beaded pasties that attached to a gothic bodychain.

She styled her corset with a black fishnet skirt with a ruffled waistline. Poking through the sheer fabric was a pair of black underwear.

Jaw-dropping: Bella Hadid made jaws drop as she arrived to the same party as Kendall at the celeb-loved Zero Bond

Daring: The runway maven showed off her slender frame in a plunging black corset top with black beaded pasties that attached to a gothic bodychain

Peek-a-boo: She styled her corset with a black fishnet skirt with a ruffled waistline. Poking through the sheer fabric was a pair of black underwear

Bella slipped into a set of black lace stockings and a pair of black open-toed heels.

She toted her belongings in a small black bucket bag and fastened a pair of dangly pearl earrings to her ears.

The Vogue covergirl was accompanied by her boyfriend of over a year Marc Kalman, who looked cool in a pair of leather trousers.

Lingerie: Bella slipped into a set of black lace stockings and a pair of black open-toed heels

Plus one: The Vogue covergirl was accompanied by her boyfriend of over a year Marc Kalman, who looked cool in a pair of leather trousers

Decked out: She toted her belongings in a small black bucket bag and fastened a pair of dangly pearl earrings to her ears

Kaia Gerber arrived soon after with her boyfriend Austin Butler donning her dazzling silver Met Gala gown and voluminous brunette mane.

The daughter of Cindy Crawford, 20, could hardly contain her joy while exiting a chauffeured van with the Elvis actor, 30.

The duo locked hands as they made their way towards the party’s entrance, with Austin often looking back at his stunning girlfriend.

Lovebirds: Kaia Gerber arrived soon after with her boyfriend Austin Butler donning her dazzling silver Met Gala gown and voluminous brunette mane

Beaming: The daughter of Cindy Crawford, 20, could hardly contain her joy while exiting a chauffeured van with the Elvis actor, 30.

Going strong: Kaia and Austin have been romantically linked since December of last year following her split from Euphoria star Jacob Elordi, 24

Kaia and Austin have been romantically linked since December of last year following her split from Euphoria star Jacob Elordi, 24.

Addison Rae ditched her dazzling mirror mosaic gown for an awe-inspiring black mesh mock neck dress.

The see-through number had a thigh-high leg slit and a cut-out that started at her right shoulder and ended at her belly button.

Addison swept up some of her hair in a half up half down style and shielded her eyes with black shades.

Transformed: Addison Rae ditched her dazzling mirror mosaic gown for an awe-inspiring black mesh mock neck dress

Cut it out! The see-through number had a thigh-high leg slit and a cut-out that started at her right shoulder and ended at her belly button

Essentials only: She carried her belongings in a silver clutch that matched her edgy silver arm cuff

La La Anthony left little to the imagination in a see-through pale blue lace dress styled with as matching sarong and a nude bra.

The TV personality wore her tresses pulled back in a tight ponytail and secured a pair of silver hoops to her ears.

She served as one of the night’s official red carpet correspondents, along with actress Vanessa Hudgens and Vogue editor-at-large Hamish Bowles.

Sizzling: La La Anthony left little to the imagination in a see-through pale blue lace dress styled with as matching sarong and a nude bra. The TV personality wore her tresses pulled back in a tight ponytail and secured a pair of silver hoops to her ears

Supermodel squad: Jasmine Tookes, Miranda Kerr, Sara Sampaio, and Lily Aldridge proved to be the ultimate supermodel squad as they posed up outside the after party venue before heading inside

Jasmine Tookes, Miranda Kerr, Sara Sampaio, and Lily Aldridge proved to be the ultimate supermodel squad as they posed up outside the after party venue before heading inside.

Newlyweds Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz looked very much in love as they rolled up to the shindig.

Brooklyn assisted his wife as she navigated the asphalt in a pair of sky-high black heels.

Nicole changed out of her hot pink Met Gala gown and into a one-shoulder mint green number with cut-outs on the sides.

Just married! Newlyweds Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz looked very much in love as they rolled up to the shindig

Doting husband: Brooklyn assisted his wife as she navigated the asphalt in a pair of sky-high black heels

Attentive: Brooklyn wanted to ensure his wife’s dress remained in tact, so he stopped to hold her train

Minor adjustments: Brooklyn gather appeared concerned that his wife’s train may get drenched in the water sitting near the curb

Take two! Nicole changed out of her hot pink Met Gala gown and into a one-shoulder mint green number with cut-outs on the sides

Alice Keys looked ready to let loose with husband Swizz Beatz, 43, as they exited a chauffeured vehicle at the afterparty’s entrance.

The 41-year-old songstress kept her on her sparkling Met Gala gown but ditched the cape she wore on the red carpet.

Beatz held his wife’s hand as she carefully stepped out of the party bus with her jeweled clutch in hand.

The No One hitmaker had a huge smile on her face as she shared brief interactions with nearby fans and shutterbugs before entering the invite-only zone.

In the mood: Alice Keys looked ready to let loose with husband Swizz Beatz, 43, as they exited a chauffeured vehicle at the afterparty’s entrance

A little more comfortable: The 41-year-old songstress kept her on her sparkling Met Gala gown but ditched the cape she wore on the red carpet. Beatz held his wife’s hand as she carefully stepped out of the party bus with her jeweled clutch in hand

Beaming: The No One hitmaker had a huge smile on her face as she shared brief interactions with nearby fans and shutterbugs before entering the invite-only zone

Effortlessly cool: Erykah Badu emerged in a colorful, funky outfit complete with daisy-print platforms and vibrant blue and yellow trousers as she made her way to one of the night’s afterparties in the city

Erykah Badu emerged in a colorful, funky outfit complete with daisy-print platforms and vibrant blue and yellow trousers as she made her way to one of the night’s afterparties in the city.

The performer let her lengthy brunette hair flow out from under a black top hat with a blue and yellow spliced scarf wrapped around it.

Jared Leto rocked a black polkadot mesh top beneath a black satin blazer as part of his afterparty look.

The Academy Award-winner strolled towards the soiree in a pair of flared pants and patent leather shoes.

Fearless fashion: Jared Leto rocked a black polkadot mesh top beneath a black satin blazer as part of his afterparty look

Retro vibes: The Academy Award-winner strolled towards the soiree in a pair of flared pants and patent leather shoes

Cozy glam: Joan Smalls kept cozy for her afterparty appearance by donning a zip-up hooded jacket that matched her satin floor-length gown

Velvet touch: She styled her silky ensemble with some heeled purple velvet sandals

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit, also known as the Met Gala, is considered by many as the ‘Super Bowl of celebrity red carpets.’

Fashion’s biggest night is traditionally held the first Monday in May to raise money for the Costume Institute in New York City, with last year’s event moved to September due to the pandemic.

This year’s dress code is ‘gilded glamour’ to match the theme of ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion,’ a continuation of last year’s ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion.’

Tickets for the glitzy event can reportedly cost up to $35,000 apiece, while prices for a table range from $200,000 to $300,000, with last year’s bash raking in a  whopping $16.4 million for the Met’s Costume Institute.

Regina King, power couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds, and Lin-Manuel Miranda are hosting this time, taking over from Timothée Chalamet, Billie Eilish, Amanda Gorman and Naomi Osaka.

Taking the plunge: Karlie Kloss took the plunge in a dazzling blue sequin gown with a flouncy skirt and spaghetti straps

Personal style: Gunna cut a stylish figure by layering a black vest over a white button-down shirt with the sleeves cut off

This will be Miranda’s first time as a Met Gala co-chair (and guest) but he was originally intended to co-host the 2020 edition before the pandemic forced its cancellation.

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is once again supervising the benefit as chairwoman, a position she’s held since 1995. Her fellow honorary co-chairs are designer Tom Ford and Instagram head Adam Mosseri.

As usual, the sartorial theme comes from the exhibit the gala launches: ‘In America: An Anthology of Fashion,’ which is the second of star curator Andrew Bolton’s two-part show exploring the roots of American style.

This exhibit will showcase some lesser-known designers, and also some top film directors, including Sofia Coppola, Martin Scorsese, host King, and last year’s Oscar winner Chloé Zhao.

Bolton said eight directors will create what he called ‘cinematic vignettes’ in the period rooms of the American Wing of the museum.

Similar to the September event, there will be 400 guests this year, lower than the pre-pandemic highs of 500-600 attendees.

The other four are Ford, the celebrated fashion designer who’s also an acclaimed film director, Janicza Bravo (Zola), Julie Dash (Daughters Of The Dust) and Autumn de Wilde (who directed the Jane Austen adaptation Emma. and is also a photographer).

The first part of the exhibition will remain on display in the rooms of the Anna Wintour Costume Center, along with the second part, until September 5.

More than half the pieces in the opening exhibition will be rotated out and garments from designers not yet featured will go on display.

The Met Gala is a huge money-maker for the museum, and provides the Costume Institute with its main source of funding.

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