Forget Brat summer, because it’s the season of dopamine dressing, according to style vanguard Blake Lively ... the top part ...

Blake Lively has always been a red carpet darling ... The sandals, featuring a sleek silhouette, boasted glossy black patent leather uppers adorned with multicolored faux crystal embellishments ...

Blake Lively made sure she was the centre of attention ... removing it to reveal the pink strapless gown with a black leather band embellishment and lace detailing at the hem.

For Thursday's event, Lively wore a leather-like brown belted midi dress ... RELATED GALLERY: Blake Lively's Met Gala Looks Through the Years Lively has been a staple at the Met Gala since 2008 ...

and, more likely, not having much to promote. Blake Lively in stylish leather dress walking in front of graffiti wall, holding a patterned clutch So, Another Simple Favor had its world premiere at ...