black short sleeve bodycon dress Premium Super Soft Mini This dress features a sleek Women Color Block Asymmetrical Neck

Despite the name, a black-tie dress doesnt necessarily have to be black

Minaj last attended the Met Gala in 2019, when the theme was "Camp: Notes On Fashion." This year's Met Gala theme is "Gilded Glamour and White Tie," accompanying the second part of the Costume Institute's exhibition, "In America: An Anthology of Fashion." This year's hosts are Regina King, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds and Lin-Manuel Miranda

Asked if this was about making some kind of statement

One of my favorite go-to closet staples is this black shift dress from Nordstrom

Add a pop of color: If you want to break up the all-black look, consider adding a pop of color with your accessories

A bias-cut satin gown drapes with real heft