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The Look: May’s Best-Dressed List

See who made the cut.

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June is fast approaching, and I’m in denial about it. It’s time to distract myself from the speed of time with one of my favorite activities: judging celebrity outfits. And heads-up: A man snuck his way into the mix this go-around. Shocking, I know! From the Met Gala (ever heard of it?) to the Cannes Film Festival and its new dress code, Hollywood’s social calendar is heating up for the summer, which leaves us with a lot to look forward to. Ahead, see the best-dressed celebs of May.


Zoey Deutch

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When: May 29

Where: The Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards in New York City

What: A Michael Kors dress

Why: She doesn’t step out too often, but when she does, she kills it—just like she did with this look.

Cynthia Erivo

new york, new york may 29: cynthia erivo is seen in noho on may 29, 2025 in new york city. (photo by the hapa blonde/gc images)
THE HAPA BLONDE

When: May 29

Where: New York City

What: Custom Christian Louboutin x Maison Margiela shoes

Why: Here’s proof she can pull off any shade of green, not just emerald.

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Dakota Johnson

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When: May 29

Where: New York City

What: Ferragamo

Why: A vision in black.

Megan Thee Stallion

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Matt Borkowski/BFA.com

When: May 28

Where: The Swimwear Icons Hall of Fame Honors Night at the Bass Museum for Miami Swim Week

What: A blue halterneck dress

Why: She came, saw, and conquered swim week.

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Gigi Hadid

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When: May 28

Where: The Gigi Hadid x Havaianas launch party at Altro Paradiso in New York City

What: A Marc Jacobs dress and Havaianas sandals

Why: The hottest styling tip for summer, according to Hadid? Pairing anklets and flip-flops.

Julianne Moore

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When: May 27

Where: New York City

What: Bottega Veneta

Why: In case you’re in need of workwear inspiration, she’s got you covered.

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Iris Law

Iris Law

When: May 20

Where: Cannes, France

What: Mango

Why: A head-to-toe Mango ensemble at the Cannes Film Festival really speaks to the brand’s elegance.

Joan Smalls

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Credit: Sylvain Lefevre

When: May 18

Where: The Cannes Film Festival

What: A Maje dress

Why: This makes me want to bring back circle skirts....

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Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman
Credit: Vittorio Zunino Celotto

When: May 18

Where: The Kering Women in Motion Awards in Cannes, France

What: Khaite

Why: Just when I think I know Nicole Kidman’s sense of style, she throws me a fierce curveball.

Charli xcx

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Monica Schipper

When: May 18

Where: The Kering Women in Motion Awards in Cannes, France

What: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

Why: And here I thought Brat green was her color!

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Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal
Credit: Marc Piasecki

When: May 16

Where: Cannes, France

What: Bottega Veneta’s Andiamo messenger bag

Why: Need I list the reasons why Pascal is the internet’s biggest crush? His impeccable sense of style is near the top of a very long list.

Ariana Greenblatt

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When: May 15

Where: Cannes, France

What: Vintage Chanel and Guizio capris

Why: I! Am! Obsessed! It’s chic and sassy, as the coolest French women tend to be.

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Charlize Theron

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THE HAPA BLONDE

When: May 14

Where: New York City

What: Givenchy

Why: Leave it to Theron to turn a rainy day into her own personal runway.

Kaia Gerber

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Kevin Winter

When: May 14

Where: The premiere of Overcompensating in Los Angeles

What: Jimmy Choo shoes

Why: Is it just this look, or does she actually get more beautiful every day?

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Liza Koshy

liza koshy at the 2025 gold gala held at the music center on may 10, 2025 in los angeles, california. (photo by jc olivera/variety via getty images)
JC Olivera

When: May 10

Where: The Gold Gala in Los Angeles

What: A backless crystal gown

Why: A gown that’s good as gold, truly.

Mona Matsuoka

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When: May 7

Where: Galvan and Unemployed’s celebration of Frieze New York in New York City

What: A draped cowl-neck top

Why: You know it’s going to be a good night when your highlight matches your outfit.

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Laura Harrier and Zac Posen

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When: May 5

Where: GQ’s Met Gala Party in New York City

What: Harrier in a custom Gap Studio look

Why: Bring on all the André Leon Talley references, please and thank you.

Adria Arjona

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When: May 5

Where: Late Night With Seth Meyers in New York City

What: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

Why: Big shoulders are all the rage.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner
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When: May 3

Where: New York City

What: An Emi Jay hair clip

Why: To know Emi Jay is to love Emi Jay.

Emily Ratajkowski

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Courtesy of Burberry

When: May 2

Where: Burberry’s spring luncheon at the New York Botanical Garden

What: Burberry

Why: You can’t go wrong with a classic trench coat.

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