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16 Best dressed stars in May 2025

After the sartorial spectacle of the Met Gala, May is shaping up to be an impeccable month of celebrity style - see the best photos

Lifestyle Writer

Updated: 6 hours agoMay 9, 2025, 9:56 AM GMT+1

As host of one of the biggest nights in the fashion calendar, May is an exciting month for the style set.

The first Monday of the month saw A-listers flock to the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the annual Met Gala - the annual haute couture fundraising festival supporting the Met's Costume Institute in Manhattan.

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From Tyla's sand gown from last year's event to Katy Perry's 2019 outing as a literal chandelier, the Met Gala has seen some of Hollywood's most iconic fashion moments.

Beyond that, stars are out in their droves enjoying the warmer weather as they take on parties and TV appearances. The month will also play host to the finest actors and actresses at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, allowing ample opportunity for sartorial statements.

Keep scrolling to see the best fashion photos from the celebrity style set in the month of May…

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Nicole Kidman

Holland star Nicole Kidman attended the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards in Texas in a leather top paired with unusual layered trousers and killer heels.

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner oozed glamour on the red carpet during the 70th David Di Donatello at Cinecitta Studios in Rome, wearing a figure-flattering black gown styled with an embellished clutch.

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Poorna Jagannathan

Actress Poorna Jagannathan looked like a boss at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations presents Deli Boys at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists. She posed in a blazer and mini skirt with a matching longline jacket topped off with killer patent heels.

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Miley Cyrus

'Flowers' singer Miley Cyrus looked uber cool as she took part in An Evening with Miley Cyrus presented by Spotify at The Metrograph in New York City. She wore an open white shirt with a cropped blazer, black pants and oversized shades.

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Isla Fisher

Confessions of a Shopaholic star Isla Fisher made an appearance at a pre-drinks reception for the world premiere of Ocean With David Attenborough at The Pelican in Notting Hill. She chose to wear a forest green laser-cut floral dress and platform heels.

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Demi Moore

The Substance star Demi Moore led the best dressed at the Met Gala. She looked incredible in a dramatic black and white Thom Browne gown with a collar that orbited her head.

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Rihanna

Diamonds singer Rihanna stepped out in Marc Jacobs at the Met Gala, showing off her blossoming baby bump in a pinstripe skirt, corset top, and wide-brimmed hat.

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Jessica Biel

Giving us a lesson in business chic, Jessica Biel joined Elizabeth Banks speak at The Ankler Prestige Junkie Live! The Better Sister special screening in a stunning pinstripe suit. The actress paired the oversized blazer and waist-cinching trousers with a black cami and nude heels.

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Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren was a vision in florals at Paramount+'s 1923 FYC event in LA, giving a modest twist to her sheer-sleeved dress with a patent belt and ebony headband.

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Anne Hathaway

Actress Anne Hathaway nailed business-chic as she stepped out to attend the Moda Operandi Pre-Met Gala cocktail party at The Twenty Two Hotel. Dressed to impress, the Hollywood star rocked a sleek, Versace trouser suit, blingy heels and a pair of retro shades. Ramping up the glamour, Anne also carried a gleaming gold chainmail bag.

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Kerry Washington

Scandal star Kerry Washington was seen outside the studio of Good Morning America, looking incredible in a monochrome ensemble, with a textured black leather jacket and matching mini-skirt.

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Blake Lively

Gossip Girl star Blake Lively had fans double-taking as she had a total Marilyn Monroe moment in a white A-line dress while out in New York City. Her look was accessorised with strappy heels and an embellished bag, capturing her romantic sense of style.

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Heidi Klum

Former AGT judge Heidi Klum attended The King's Trust 4th Annual Global Gala in New York City in style. The model chose a black satin oversized co-ord with vampy eye makeup and straight hair.

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Selena Gomez

Singer Selena Gomez hosted Rare Beauty's 4th annual Mental Health Summit in LA. She opted for daytime chic in the form of a jeans and white blazer pairing and finished her look with white pumps.

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Florence Pugh

We Live in Time actress Florence Pugh looked incredible as she stepped out in New York ahead of a special screening of Thunderbolts at the IPIC Theater. She exuded confidence in a backless leather gown with a dramatic leg split, styled with killer heels and dark sunglasses.

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Tyla

She may have given us the iconic sand dress look at the Met Gala last year, but singer-songwriter Tyla is already upping the ante with this incredible look.

The show-stopping hat and mini dress look is fresh off the runway from British-Nigerian fashion designer Tolu Coker, and features orange, brown and white stripes.

We already can't wait to see what amazing look Tyla brings to the Met Gala this year.

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