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Cardi B Killed it At the Met Gala, Here's Other Fly Red Carpet Looks from Her

Cardi B Killed it At the Met Gala, Here's Other Fly Red Carpet Looks from Her

From the Grammys to the MTV VMAs to Paris Fashion Week to the Met Gala, Cardi B always brings something unique to the red carpet.

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When it comes to her fashion, Cardi B is never predictable. The “WAP” rapper likes to go the unexpected route. She effortlessly blends classic Hollywood glam into her sex symbol style. It’s been a lot of fun to watch her fashion journey as her career has evolved and grown. She’s gone from “Bodak Yellow” breakout to Met Gala superstar.

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Cardi is a beautiful woman who’s confident in her body and sexuality. Whether you like her fashion choices or not, it’s always clear that these are her choices. She’s not pretending to be anyone or anything else on the red carpet. Even when she’s at her most glamorous, she’s still just Cardi from the Bronx. She never shies away from her humble beginnings, she celebrates them.

Fresh off another triumphant appearance at the Met Gala and as she gears up for the long-awaited release of her new album, we need to take a moment and showcase Cardi B’s most memorable looks.

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2024 Met Gala

2024 Met Gala

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Cardi definitely looks like the fairy tale villain you root for in this dramatic gown.

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2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

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The “WAP” artist was feeling her old Hollywood vibe with this classic yet sexy look.

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Balenciaga Fall ‘24 Show

Balenciaga Fall ‘24 Show

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When Cardi goes into fashion week mode, she’s unstoppable. No one rolls out the various cities better.

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Fendi Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 Show

Fendi Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 Show

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Am I the only one who thinks she looks like a character from classic literature here?

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2023 Grammys

2023 Grammys

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What makes Cardi so great on the red carpet is that she does something totally different for every event, but never loses sight of her own personal style and personality.

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2023 MTV VMAs

2023 MTV VMAs

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Cardi is an expert at delivering sex appeal without trying way too hard and venturing into “extra” territory.

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2023 Met Gala

2023 Met Gala

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Even when she does something simple, it’s a stunning work of art.

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2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party

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She’s definitely giving off “devil on your shoulder” vibes with this gorgeous red gown.

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2022 Met Gala

2022 Met Gala

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Cardi is a woman who knows how to find the textures, colors and patterns that match her skin perfectly.

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2021 American Music Awards

2021 American Music Awards

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The “Invasion of Privacy” artist was hosting the show, so you knew she was bringing something special. She certainly went for memorable and unexpected with this creative look.

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2019 Met Gala

2019 Met Gala

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Anyone else would’ve been swallowed up by this huge gown. But Cardi stands out amongst all the fabric and feathers.

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2019 MTV VMAs

2019 MTV VMAs

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While this isn’t her most interesting look, it shows her potential to become a fashion icon.

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2019 Swisher Sweets Awards

2019 Swisher Sweets Awards

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Don’t ever discount how Cardi uses her various hair colors to match the overall aesthetic of her look.

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2018 MTV VMAs

2018 MTV VMAs

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The way she’s giving off “young Dorothy Dandridge” vibes here, we knew we were being introduced to someone special.

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2018 Met Gala

2018 Met Gala

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The theme was “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination” and Cardi absolutely understood the assignment.

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