A perfect 10

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala is an annual celebration of fashion designers and their muses.

Those attending pull out all the stops for red carpet glamour, which makes it a fanfare of ideas for a bride on the hunt for inspiration.

This year there were plenty of hot looks for bridesmaids and for guests ... but when catching sight of these 10 perfectly-put together celebrities we were smitten.

Taylor Swift

Her delicate, vintage style gown would look as pretty for a summer garden wedding as it does on the red carpet. Topping off the look with vintage styled finger waved hair and punchy red lips, she could inspire a songwriter, let alone be one.

 

Kate Hudson

This chic gown is a simple style, which is set off with touches of sparkle in the fabric and some bold platform heels. Perfect pins are a pre-requisite for the daring slash to the thigh and tones arms are also a must for this neckline.

 

Anne Hathaway

Shades of white aren't for everyone and Anne looks the ultimate fairy-tale princess in this divine ball-gown.

 

J Lo

Staying true to her saucy image, J Lo takes a really prim gown and sexes it up with a messy tousled bun and face framing layers. We like the way she has made an otherwise very regal styled dress her own. The embellishment on this dress is divine, and it would have to fit like a glove or it would be falling under its own weight.

 

Gwen Stefani

Gwen never has a platinum blonde hair out of place and her perfect coif is a gorgeous match to her ubiquitous red lips and winged eyeliner. The gauzy dress has an incredible shimmer and looks like it was sewn onto her body - definitely haute couture. We're not sold on the black bra for a walk down the aisle, but it certainly suits Gwen's rock chic persona.

 

 Diane Kruger

Does Diane Kruger ever get a red carpet moment wrong? This classic, simple gown is sheer elegance and very bridal in a crisp white. Proof that long sleeves can be deliciously on trend. With a high-neckline like this, Diane was right to stick with an up-do, although for a wedding day you could go more ornate and pop on some hair accessories.

 

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel works hard to maintain her toned physique - apparently she is a huge fan of resistance training and does a tonne of squats and lunges. This diaphanous bias-cut gown is not the most forgiving of styles, but we think you'll agree, she looks fantastic.

 

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten is very cute and this slightly quirky 'Boho' gown - seemingly very her. It's also very Stevie Nicks circa 1976, but hey, if that's your vibe go for it. Whatever you wear on your wedding day, choosing a style that suits your shape and your personality are key to gorgeous bridal look. We also have to give Kirsten an A+ for the makeup - love the flushed berry cheeks, soft pink lip and subtle definition to the eyes.

 

Emma Watson

At just 20 years old, Ms Watson has style beyond her years. The one-shouldered theme and slash to the thigh is clearly a strong trend for gowns this year. Emma keeps the look young and cool with some rocking heels, quirky jewels and loosely tousled curls. If she was too matchy matchy this dress might have aged her, but instead she looks perfectly at ease and gives the dress her own personality with accessories.

 

Eva Longoria

Pint-sized Eva Longoria is just 5 foot 2 inches so she has to be careful that her tiny frame is not swamped by evening gowns. This clever design is a cute solution for her height - the feeling of length and drama is maintained by the mermaid cut and the lengthy train, but from the front it's cropped a little above the ankle. The shoes are fantastic! Would have preferred to see with less makeup as the blue eyeshadow is a bit on the harsh side, but at least she didn't overdo, sticking to a soft neutral lip.