vintage embroidered dress Retro Stage Tulle Midi | V-Neck Floral Butterfly | Garden Party Dress Adorned with strawberry embroidery and a lace cape Marigold Vintage Embroidered Dress

While some Met Gala outfits can accidentally come off gimmicky in their pursuit of meeting the theme, this proves a good Largerfeld-designed gown can stand the test of time

The first way is to use dresses that are the same color different style

Some of the more popular bridesmaid dress designers carry a range of dress sizes intentionally for this purpose such as Duntery, Dessy, David's Bridal, Revelry, Birdy Grey and Essence of Australia Other stores carry special teen lines including Chi Chi Girls by Chi Chi London, Storm by Monsoon, Lipsy Girl at Next, Very, TK Maxx or Etsy

Quality cufflinks, a silk bow tie, and polished shoes make a noticeable difference