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Keke Palmer attended the 2025 Met Gala in a Vera Wang oversized tuxedo shirt.
To match her pearl-adorned top, Palmer wore a 3D studded manicure on long almond nails.
When walking the famous Met Gala stairs, every detail counts. Keke Palmer understands that more than anyone. This year, she made sure to use every inch of her body for her look. For the 2025 “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme, Palmer wore an oversized tuxedo dress shirt, adorned with hundreds of pearls, and structured black pants underneath. She completed the outfit with a delicate feather headpiece, glowy natural glam, and a pretty pearl-adorned manicure. Below, take a closer look at the 3D nail design Palmer walked down the carpet.
Keke Palmer’s Pearl Studded Met Manicure
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This Met manicure reimagines the emerging pearl trend with a high-fashion twist. The design sits on a long, almond shape that feels natural and organic. The base color is a sheer chrome hue that lets Palmer’s natural nails shine through. Two thin, wavy black lines create negative space on either side of each nail. As a finishing touch, the base is studded with 3D pearls of various sizes, perfectly complementing the dripping pearls on her corset.
Keke Palmer’s Met Gala Outfit
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Keke Palmer’s reimagined tuxedo set was created by Vera Wang and inspired by legendary actor Dorothy Dandridge. The structured and oversized white top included hundreds of pearls dangling from the center. Underneath the voluminous skirt, Palmer wore what looked like black cigarette pants—tailored and tight, with chunky black heels to match. To complete the look, the actor wore a black feather headpiece and minimal jewelry.
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