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Rita Ora's Met Gala 2015 Dress Could Be Any One Of These 17 Stunning Gowns

With the exception of the Oscars or the Cannes Film Festival, no event inspires quite the sartorial frenzy of the Met Ball. 2015's shindig will be no different, and its "China: Through the Looking Glass" theme is bound to produce an unparalleled batch of beautiful gowns worn by fashion's brightest stars. One such luminary is singer and model Rita Ora, whose red carpet ensembles never fall short of utterly dazzling. In anticipation of the May 4 celebration, read on for 17 Met Gala gowns Rita Ora should wear to the soiree.

by Tyler Atwood

Dennis Basso RTW Fall 2015

Ora’s adoration of all things metallic would mesh beautifully with Dennis Basso’s gold lame gown.

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Dennis Basso RTW Fall 2015

If Ora settles for a more streamlined dress design, chances are this Dennis Basso column will be a contender.

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Diane von Furstenberg RTW Fall 2015

Ora often favored streamlined silhouettes in muted hues on the red carpet like this Diane von Furstenberg number.

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Donna Karan Spring 2015

As the face of DKNY’s MYNY fragrance, Ora may well grace the Met Ball steps in a Donna Karan creation.

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Idan Cohen RTW Fall 2015

With its intricate beading and bias-cut shape, this Idan Cohen gown appears a perfect fit for Rita Ora’s style.

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Idan Cohen RTW Fall 2015

The singer adores sporting gilded gowns with a hint of transparency like this Idan Cohen on the red carpet.

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J. Mendel RTW Fall 2015

With its plunging neckline and captivating floral print, J. Mendel’s ethereal halter gown may be Ora’s Met Gala pick.

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Naeem Khan RTW Fall 2015

The model and chanteuse can’t say no to a gown with heavy beaded embroidery like this showstopper by Naeem Khan.

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Barbara Bui RTW Fall 2015

When she does sport a black gown on the red carpet, Ora favors designs with sultry details such as cutouts and a thigh-grazing slit like those featured in Barbara Bui’s column.

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Givenchy RTW Fall 2015

Ora is consistently on the cutting edge of couture, and Givenchy’s layed noire gown with a beaded bodice fits the avant-garde bill.

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Elie Saab 2015 Spring Couture

Ora occasionally indulges in a modern Marilyn Monroe moment on the red carpet, selecting whimsical designs with a dash of lace or a layered skirt like Elie Saab’s gossamer gown.

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Elie Saab RTW Fall 2015

Bold and uninhibited, Elie Saab’s crimson chiffon halter gown encapsulates Ora’s trademark audacity.

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Vionnet RTW Fall 2015

What better way to celebrate the Met’s new exhibit than with a gown that looks like a work of art?

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Alexis Mabille Couture Spring 2015

With its trailing cape and delicately ruched design, Alexis Mabille’s couture creation has Ora’s name written all over it.

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Alexandre Vauthier Couture Spring 2015

Ora trademarks including sequins and discreet cutouts lend visual intrigue to Alexandre Vauthier’s design.

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Zuhair Murad Couture Spring 2015

Every inch of Zuhair Murad’s beaded gilver gown simply screams glamour, as do many of Ora’s past red carpet ensembles.

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Stéphane Rolland Couture Spring 2015

With its shimmering bodice and ivory peplum skirt, Stéphane Rolland’s ornate gown is beautifully sculptural — an ideal choice for a VIP with personality to spare.

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