Every first Monday in May, I punch in to my unofficial job: tracking every Met Gala look the second it hits the carpet (or the Mark Hotel entrance, if you’re a real one). People were fully committed to this year’s theme, “Costume Art,” and dress code, “Fashion Is Art,” channeling iconic works and bringing them to life. But the after-parties? The outfits were just as strong. And if you were paying attention, one trend kept popping up on repeat: sheer lace dresses.

Style muses Tate McRae , Charli XCX , Laura Harrier , and Alex Consani all leaned into sheer lace for their post-Met festivities. Consider me influenced! Sheer lace just shot to the top of my summer party uniform.

Ilya S. Savenok // Getty Images

Ilya S. Savenok // Getty Images

The lingerie-inspired look is a little cheeky but still feels elevated, with intricate lacework and detailing taking center stage.…