The former US Vice President was accompanied by her husband Doug Emhoff as she made a surprise appearance on Monday night.
Kamala Harris made an unexpected fashion statement at the 2025 Met Gala, trading her signature pantsuit for a loose black dress with white detailing. While many were excited to see her in a new style, others felt the look missed the mark.
A fan’s comment on Kamala Harris outfit at the Met Gala, from a post dated May 6, 2025 | Source: Facebook/democrats
Kamala, who has largely stayed out of the public eye since the November 2024 election, was noticeably absent from the red carpet during the 2025 Met Gala. However, photos popped online of her appearance at the celebration for the Costume Institute’s exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.’
Harris wore a bespoke black and cream gown by Off-White, a creation from the brand’s creative director, IB Kamara. The dress, made from luxurious cady silk, paid tribute to the night’s theme with its intricate details, including a dramatic floor-length sleeve and a long scarf that cascaded gracefully down.
Fans had a lot to say about Harris’s look, with many expressing surprise over her departure from her signature pant suits. One fan expressed, “Kamala, known for wearing pantsuits, is wearing a dress? Missed opportunity here. PS. I miss her.”
Kamala Harris’s dress, from a post dated May 6, 2025 | Source: Instagram/off____white
Others fans echoed similar sentiments, “This woman lived in pant suits. Why on earth is she wearing a loose fitting dress when the theme was tailoring?”
Kamala Harris’s dress, from a post dated May 6, 2025 | Source: Instagram/off____white
Another commenter had mixed reactions, penning, “Love her but I’ve had enough boring black and white fits for a lifetime after tonight.” More fans bluntly said, “No ma’am. It’s so blah. Absolutely no spice.”
Kamala Harris’s dress, from a post dated May 6, 2025 | Source: Instagram/off____white
The dress itself also sparked debate about its fit. “Underwhelming and off theme,” said one observer, while another person wondered, “What had happened to her suit uniform??😕😕😕😕 The dress is nice tho just not for tonight’s theme!!”
Kamala Harris’s dress, from a post dated May 6, 2025 | Source: Instagram/off____white
Some fans were more critical, pointing out, “Is she really that wide? Or is the dress that unflattering?” Another netizen added, “Dress swallows her. 😔.” However, not all reactions were negative. One fan celebrated the change, “Finally seeing her wearing a dress. 👏👏👏.”
The 2025 Met Gala made history as the first time the main exhibition had a menswear focus, which likely fueled expectations for Harris to step out in a suit.
