Mindy Kaling Met Gala 2024: She Had the Most Unique Take on the Dress Code

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Close your eyes and picture a Mindy Kaling Met Gala 2024 look. Okay, open them. Did you picture a simple, chic classic gown and an unexpected accessory? WRONG.

Actor and writer Mindy Kaling has attended the Met Gala many times before—and once, even fictionally, in Ocean's 8—and she always looks so lovely. But she's never been one of the super-on-theme or avant-garde best dressed…until now.

For the 2024 Met Gala, Kaling wore a gorgeous sculptural gown by designer Gaurav Gupta. “The name of this dress is The Melting Flower of Time,” she explained at the event. “It shows a bud and a blossoming flower that is now wilting.” This is such an interesting way to incorporate both “garden” and “time,” since most attendees chose one or the other.

Online, fans raved about the star's level-up, glam-wise. “I think this is Mindy Kaling's best red carpet look ever. She is just enveloped in waves of petals. So beautiful and ethereal. #MetGala,” wrote one X user. Expressing slight disbelief, another very impressed fan tweeted, “No way Mindy KALING outdoing the girls.” Yes way.

The material is a slightly sheer beige, with sparkling stands throughout to give Kaling an overall glow. As her stylist explained, the cape part of the gown is detachable, so, thankfully, she will be able to sit down for dinner once she gets inside.

The beadwork! Kaling kept her jewelry on theme, with at least one flower-shaped accessory.

When she's done wearing this, maybe Mindy can just put it on her wall? It's art!

It also looks a little like the windswept deserts of Dune, which, given how many sandy looks we've seen tonight (ahem, Tyla), is surely a connection Kaling will embrace.

Who had Mindy Kaling Met Gala 2024 best dressed on their bingo card? Mindy, I owe you an apology. I was not familiar with your fashion game.

Originally Appeared on Glamour