Simone Biles’s Workout For the Week? Carrying Around Her 88-Pound (!) Met Gala Dress

September 14, 2021 at 03:20AM

Simone Biles shone bright like the star she is at her first-ever Met Gala – and showed off her superhuman strength, too! The gymnast wore an incredibly detailed two-piece outfit custom-designed by Area and Athleta, consisting of a star-patterned turtleneck bodysuit layered under a glimmering, jewel-encrusted gown. She amped up the glamor yet another notch when accessorizing, opting for Giuseppe Zanotti heels, multiple rings, celestial hair clips, and dangly earrings.

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While explaining to red carpet host Keke Palmer that she was proud to be “representing Black girl magic” at the ball, Simone casually dropped that her dress weighed – wait for it – 88 freakin’ pounds. Carrying that masterpiece around is a workout in and of itself! Read ahead to see the GOAT in all her glory at the Met Gala.

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Author Victoria Messina | citywomen.co
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