conservative white dress ruffle v neckline and an optional necktie closure Louanne Temple dress – JanieLanie

At Monday nights Met Gala, where the dress code was the highly interpretable yet laughably vague Fashion Is Art spun from the Met Costume Institutes spring 2026 exhibition, Costume Art stars strolled the green carpet gussied up in looks inspired by the works of great sculptors, painters and photographers

Jewel tones like emerald, sapphire, or deep plum photograph especially well against a black or navy graduation gown and feel celebratory without being overdone

A collar point is the tip of your collar, pointy, as the name implies

Covered round and high necks read the most casual and daytime by contrast

Well If you're unsure what "business casual" means, you're not alone