Rihanna's Met Gala Looks Have All Been Pretty Outrageous, but Only 1 Takes the Cake

Nailed it. For the 2017 tribute to Comme des Garcons designer Rei Kawakubo, Rihanna proved she is a force to be reckoned with, rocking an insanely detailed ruffled look from the label with seriously laced-up Dsquared heels. All hail the queen.

She looked like a work of walking art from every angle — and she knew it.

Attending the event with her designer pal, Rihanna, as well as Cara Delevingne, Kate Bosworth, and Reese Witherspoon, all posed in Stella McCartney creations.

Her earlier looks were more subdued but still sexy, as evidenced by the sleek croc-embossed Tom Ford number Rihanna wore to the 2012 gala.

She had already nailed that over-the-shoulder pose by this point, and the low back ensured she was noticed coming and going.

In a lacy black peekaboo gown by Stella McCartney, she rocked a long, red side braid for extra drama.

A completely sheer side panel redefined the concept of side-slit gowns.

In 2009, she showed everyone who wears the pants in a Dolce & Gabbana puff-sleeve tux.

Rihanna's black-and-white look gave off Janelle Monáe vibes — before Janelle Monáe.

Two years prior, she made her fresh-faced Met Ball debut in a white prom-queen-esque gown by Georges Chakra.

Spotted leaving the event with a rose in hand, little did Rihanna know she would go on to rule that red carpet. Our baby girl is all grown up now.