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Jenna Ortega's Met Gala Dress Was Daring—and Actually Dangerous

Kinda need one for myself guys

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There were lots of bold, great looks showcased at the 2025 Met Gala on Monday night, but, one in particular, stood out.

Yes, I’m referring to actress Jenna Ortega, who wore a futuristic-like metallic dress made entirely out of…wait for it…metal rulers. Taking place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, per usual, the theme of the evening centered around the concept of "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," with an accompanying dress code of "Tailored for You," which honored and explored the history of Black dandyism.

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Ortega’s dress was designed by Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing, and was really enhanced by her diamond-encrusted necklace from Grown Brilliance and accompanying rings from Hearts on Fire. Amping the vintage styling up a notch, the “Wednesday” actress wore her hair in a pinup curl style that was elegantly parted down the middle, and rocked a matching makeup look with a burgundy lip and smoky grey eyeshadow. 

In case you’re wondering about the inspiration behind her look, an official statement from the brand reads, “A poetical ode to couture and craftsmanship, her sleek sheath dress is crafted entirely from the metallic rulers used by pattern makers, placed vertically along the body to enhance the silhouette to create a bustier gown sculpted on her body.”

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This almost tops the glass dress she wore on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. When Colbert complimented her on the eye-catching dress, Ortega candidly admitted, “I’m not going to lie, sometimes there are pieces of glass that are poking my ass every time I sit.” Yeah, we can definitely picture that. Colbert jokingly suggested they’d need a medic team on hand, to which Ortega quipped, “I feel uncomfortable and extremely comfortable at the same time.”

Okay, so now that we’ve got the details on her look, that means we can go out and recreate it right?

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