long sleeve black long dress with open back Kiah Backless Maxi in button closures) and a stunning open back Lakshmi Long Sleeve Open Back

ENDER LEGARD LIV backless shapewear bodysuit with an underwired, ultra plunge, soft cup bra and a flat V-separator for a low front look

If your formal event requires plus size cocktail dresses, shake things up with a romantic midi wrap dress

Related: Met Gala Invitees Who Show Up Off-Theme Shouldn't Be Allowed Inside No Really, I Mean It And for her Met Gala debut at the 2003, "Goddess: The Classical Mode"-themed event Klum wore perhaps her boldest look, rocking a long-sleeve black gown with gold and black sparkling details, plus a thigh-high slit

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