12 Met Gala after-party looks that were better than what celebrities wore on the red carpet

The gown nodded to the Met Gala's theme with its color scheme, as well as the rosettes that covered the neckline.

The skirt was made entirely of fringe, creating an optical illusion as Rodrigo walked.

The 2023 Met Gala red carpet was a sea of black and white, so Rodrigo's Thom Browne dress blended in with the crowd.

Her sparkly minidress for an after-party was more unique while still nodding to Lagerfeld, as it was slate gray and featured lace ruffles and a bow around the collar.

Liu's custom suit from Atelier Versace looked much like the suits Lagerfeld sported before his death in 2019, complete with a cravat, neck brooch, and gloves.

Liu rocked a shiny top and pants made of navy-blue velvet fabric. The ruched top had a low neckline that gave the outfit a sexy edge.

Pearls were a favorite of Lagerfeld, so it made sense for Kloss to pair her long-sleeve Loewe gown with strands of pearls around her neck and hips. A ring of yellow fabric around her neck made the pearls stand out even more.

The gown also revealed she is pregnant with her second child.

Kloss' Met Gala dress was pretty, but the eye was drawn more to the gown than to her.

For the after-party, she changed into a minidress that had a panel of sheer fabric around the waist, highlighting her baby bump. A rosette necklace completed the chic look, which felt more like something Lagerfeld would have designed than her first dress did.

Wilde arrived at the 2023 Met Gala in a dress from Chloé that was inspired by one of Lagerfeld's designs from 1983, according to Vogue.

The bodice and skirt of the white dress were connected by a gold violin that spanned from Wilde's neck to her hips. Matching gold arm cuffs completed the look.

Wilde almost stuck too close to the theme with her red-carpet dress, so her daring after-party look was a welcome change.

The silver sheath dress was made of a netted material, so the entire gown was covered in cutouts, revealing Wilde's underwear. Platform boots and a gold purse completed the outfit.

The cream dress had a flowing skirt, while rolls of thick fabric across the bodice and straps added structure to the look. It also featured rosettes on the bodice, a signature of Lagerfeld's designs.

White, flat shoes and a chunky necklace tied the look together.

Shayk wore a much more relaxed outfit after the Met Gala, changing into a semi-sheer tank top, gray sweatpants, and gold boots.

The outfit was likely a nod to one of Lagerfeld's more problematic statements: "Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life, so you bought some sweatpants."

Delevingne was close to Lagerfeld, so it's no surprise she stuck close to his go-to black-and-white color scheme with her outfit.

Her white minidress featured a dramatic train that flowed behind her as she walked, and she paired it with black leg warmers and strappy heels.

Delevingne wore a Lagerfeld-inspired outfit for a Met Gala after-party, donning a strapless black dress that had a thigh-high slit. She paired the dress with a tie, collar, and sleeve cuffs, mixing the aesthetic of a runway model with the famed designer.

Her white hair also helped her fully commit to the Lagerfeld look.

The asymmetrical look was created by Haider Ackermann for Jean Paul Gaultier, and it featured a matching coat that she draped around her arms. Both matched the multicolored red carpet perfectly.

She wore another Jean Paul Gaultier by Haider Ackermann creation, this one in the form of a classic black gown.

It had a scooped, off-the-shoulder neckline, and black-and-white cups that poked out from the top. Its skirt was also unique with a fitted waist and volume at her hips.

His fluffy, feline look was an homage to Lagerfeld's beloved cat Choupette. Leto first stepped onto the carpet wearing the full suit and mask but later removed the latter to reveal his face.

Leto changed into a three-piece set that was less of a costume, but still perfectly honored the late designer. It included a satin suit jacket, matching pants, and a tan, polka-dot undershirt with lace-lined sleeves. He also added black-leather gloves — Lagerfeld's signature accessory.

Her tea-length, Wiederhoeft dress had dark roses lining its off-the-shoulder neckline and black mesh gloves that acted as sleeves.

For accessories, she chose pearl jewelry, heeled Roger Vivier pumps with crystal-encrusted buckles, and a cat-shaped purse that was likely another nod to Choupette.

The comedian swapped her dramatic pink dress for a simpler cream-colored one.

It was strapless with a flower appliqué in the center of its neckline, and its structured bodice extended into a knee-length skirt. She also carried a white version of her crystal-encrusted, cat-shaped purse.

Altuzarra custom-made her outfit, which seemingly featured a silk dress underneath a cropped, fur-lined hoodie with embroidered sleeves. She wore the latter partially unzipped and draped below her shoulders.

She changed into a long-sleeved, baby-blue dress that was decorated with a watercolor design from top to bottom. The subdued shades better matched Lagerfeld's glamorous aesthetic, and DeBose seemed more comfortable in the mesh fabric.

The bodice of her black Sergio Hudson dress was entirely sheer, with circles of dark crystals covering her chest on each side.

Its skirt, on the other hand, sat low on her hips and reached the floor. She also wore a long coat with a train draped over her shoulders to complete the look.

She opted for a more classic style that was still bold: a black, off-the-shoulder dress with gold zipper detailing and a thick buckle around her waist.

And to add some flair, she also sported layered, gold chain necklaces that matched her dress hardware.

Her strapless, black dress was simple with a floor-length skirt and thigh-high slit. Her textured black cape, however, was adorned with an oversized bow that matched her long, white gloves.

Chopra Jonas was photographed mingling with other partygoers while wearing a baggy red shirt tucked into a matching skirt with a thigh-high slit.

Not only was its vibrant color stunning, but she also accessorized with a black tie to keep with the night's theme