Crop Tops
Rihanna's Stella McCartney top was the most cropped, while Emma Stone in Thakoon and Anne Hathaway in Calvin Klein only showed a sliver of midriff.
Dark Lips
It may have been last year's theme, but punk still popped up at the 2014 Met Gala thanks to stars like Beyoncé, Selena Gomez and Joan Smalls who rocked plum and purple lip colors.
Full Skirts
Bring on the volume! Arizona Muse wore a Ralph & Russo Couture gown in classic red, Sarah Silverman chose a bordeaux-colored Zac Posen gown, and Liu Wen also went for major volume in Zac Posen.
Sleek Ballerina Buns
When wearing a couture gown, it's best to keep the focus below the shoulders. Which is why Kate Bosworth, Arizona Muse and Naomi Watts all went with super simple knots.
Black & White Gowns
Black and white dresses were one of the most popular styles of the night, with stars like Hailee Steinfeld, Anna Kendrick, Sarah Jessica Parker and Charlize Theron all getting in on the trend.
Braids
They're baaack! Red carpet braids—as seen on Kristen Stewart, Emma Stone and Janelle Monae—had a huge resurgence at the 2014 Met Gala.
Statement Hair Accessories
A new beauty category was invented last night: Extreme hair flair. Examples include SJP's backwards flower crown, Olivia Munn's "Put a Bird on It" pin and Allison Williams' dazzling clip.
Floral
Prints were big last night, and florals were especially popular. Emmy Rossum was the brightest in Carolina Herrera, Karolina Kurkova wore Marchesa in a gorgeous shade of blue and Tabitha Simmons took flower power to the next level in Dolce & Gabbana.
Statement Earrings
Charlize Theron opted for a giant pair of Fred Leighton earrings that covered her lower earlobe, while Jessica Paré punctuated her look with circle statement earrings. And Erykah Badu went for the biggest bling of all with her enormous silver Givenchy Couture earrings.
Cherry Red Lips
You can always expect a few classic red lip looks at major fashion events and last night was no exception. Dita Von Teese, Taylor Swift and Marion Cotillard were just three of our favorites.
Shorter Lengths
Some stars bucked the trend and went for shorter hemlines. Marion Cotillard chose a navy Dior number, Elizabeth Olsen wore an ice blue Miu Miu dress and Michelle Williams went short in Louis Vuitton.
Mermaid Gowns
Dita von Teese killed it in red and nude Zac Posen, Kendall Jenner looked utterly sophisticated in Topshop and Noami Watts chose a Givenchy Couture gown with a sheer mermaid-style bottom.
Side Swept Waves
The only thing more predictable than a red statement lip are side-swept waves and yet seeing the style on Riley Keough, Cara Delevingne and Blake Lively makes it seem suddenly fresh again.
Hot Pink
The red carpet was almost every color of the rainbow last night, but hot pink was one of the brightest. Emma Stone, Reese Witherspoon and Linda Evangelista all embraced their inner girly girl in shocking pink.
Plunging Necklines
Stars like Blake Lively (in Gucci), Dree Hemingway (in Proenza Schouler) and Dianna Agron (in Prada), all went for a sultry look with a deep V-neckline.