Kim Kardashian from The Kardashians was expected to stun on the red carpet at the Met Gala 2022, but according to some critics, her nod to Marilyn Monroe fell a bit short. Kim is known for her over-the-top looks, whether she chooses slicked-back blonde hair or leather outfits, but not all dresses are meant to be worn. Even though the Met Gala is known for its fashion, certain fans were expecting to see Kim on the worst-dressed list.
The famed The Kardashians star has had a hard year, in part due to her very public divorce from Kanye West. Amid all the drama, Kim has been able to keep her fashion on-trend. She still wows her followers with most of her garments. There is no doubt that Kim has become a fashion guru in her own right, whether one of her outfits is a hit or a miss. Since 2006, the mother of four has been evolving like a clothing chameleon. Whether she is coordinating looks for a photoshoot with her family, or coming up with a style that is all her own, there is no doubt that Kim has transformed herself.
Currently, Kim is the subject of many articles that are hailing her for her ability to wear Marilyn Monroe's famous gown from JFK's 1962 birthday party, which was held at Madison Square Garden. This was Marilyn's last outing before her tragic passing three months later. The sheer Jean Louis dress was made for a Hollywood icon, rather than Paris Hilton's former personal assistant, who happened to find herself famous after a sex tape with Ray J was leaked online. To many, seeing Kim walk the red carpet in such a historic dress was an insult to the memory of Marilyn.
There is no doubt that the late Marilyn was a sex symbol, and Kim is too. While Kim is a fan of going to great lengths to look beautiful, Marilyn had a much more natural look, aside from the platinum hair dye. The Hollywood starlet was rumored to have gotten a nose job, but she never went overboard with plastic surgery or made women think that her look was unattainable. Marilyn's animalistic ability to be sexy and feel proud of her own body made everyone love her. Kim revealed that she had to lose 16 lbs. to fit into the dress, which she did by crash dieting, including cutting out carbs and sugar. In some fans' eyes, the two women couldn't be farther apart when it comes to the subject of beauty.
Many would argue that Marilyn should never be compared to today's Hollywood elite, as they consider the late Marilyn infinitely superior. While others see the borrowing of the "Mr. President" dress as an honor and a singular fashion moment, some just see it as a way to make the front pages. Marilyn worked hard to become a great actress, which included going to acting coaches after shoots and scrutinizing her own work. Fashion and stars may be ever-evolving, but it is nice to be able to keep some special moments in time just that- perfect capsules not meant to be touched by us mere mortals.