Margot Robbie stuns in a golden Chanel gown at the 2026 Met Gala, yet faces sharp criticism for missing the event’s avant-garde ‘Costume Art’ theme. The Australian actress, a Chanel ambassador, wears a strapless muted gold dress featuring a drop hem and ruffled train. She completes the ensemble with strappy gold stilettos, canary-yellow diamond drop earrings, and a matching statement ring.

Wave of Criticism from Fans and Critics

Many attendees and observers label the look too safe and underwhelming for the high-concept evening. “Too safe,” one fan comments. “GIRL GAVE US ABSOLUTELY NOTHING,” another adds. Sentiments echo with remarks like “Boring!” and “It’s too pretty if that makes sense. Any other event it’d be amazing. Another missed opportunity to really go for it.”

Critics highlight the gown’s beauty but note its mismatch with the ‘Fashion Is Art’ brief. “This is beautiful but not for the theme,” one user states. “Why even bother going if you’re not going to make the effort & follow the theme,” questions another. Some declare it “the biggest disappointment of the Met Gala” and “by far the worst dressed,” adding the color does her no favors.

Affectionate fans still express disappointment: “I love her but it looks like she’s wearing expensive curtains.” Others call it “very underwhelming” and expect more given her connections, describing it as “I want to come but I don’t want the attention at all.”

Comparisons to Recent Press Tour Looks

Fans frequently compare the gown to Robbie’s striking Wuthering Heights press tour outfits. “Love Margot but all of her Wuthering Heights promo looks would have been better suited and perfect for this year’s theme!” one writes. “She looked better for the Wuthering Heights press tour,” agrees another. “What she wore in Wuthering Heights were all art and this has no art compared to that,” a third adds.

Suggestions include Victorian-inspired gowns from Wuthering Heights: “I would much rather see her in outrageous Victorian gowns. A miss for her.” “Imagine if she had worn a Wuthering Heights dress on the red carpet? She would have killed it.”

Defenders Praise Her Classic Elegance

Not all reactions turn negative. Supporters applaud her choice of a polished, elegant aesthetic over extravagance. “She always looks so classy. This outfit is a win,” one comments. “She was the best dressed hands down. That colour is lovely on her,” another agrees. “Sensational look,” and “Margot always looks classy. She can do no wrong,” additional voices chime in.

Co-star Paul Walter Hauser, who appeared with Robbie in the 2017 film I, Tonya, defends her on X. He shares a post about her outfit with the caption: “One of the only people at the Met Gala who didn’t look like a self-obsessed psychopath.”