After cohosting the Met Gala in a full-skirted pants outfit by Richard Quinn [1] and a sexy Tom Ford afterparty dress, Amal Clooney headed back to work. (Fun fact: Anna Wintour revealed that Amal actually changed into her afterparty dress in the gift shop of the Metropolitan Museum of Art [2]!)
The human rights lawyer and activist was spotted giving a powerful commencement speech at Vanderbilt University, and she chose the perfect outfit [3] for the occasion. Amal wore a beautiful cobalt dress [4] that featured ruching details around the waist. Keep reading to get a closer look and buy similar versions if you're feeling inspired.
Zara Dress
Zara Balloon Dress [6] ($46)
Petar Petrov Midi Dress
Petar Petrov Midi Dress [7] ($1,845)
Black Halo Kensington Dress
Black Halo Kensington Dress [8] ($390)
Adrianna Papell Plus Popover Sheath Dress
Adrianna Papell Plus Popover Sheath Dress [9] ($80, originally $160)
Esteban Cortazar Paneled Stretch-Jersey Midi Dress
Esteban Cortazar Paneled Stretch-Jersey Midi Dress [10] ($1,330)
Links:
[1] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Amal-Clooney-Met-Gala-Dress-2018-44735572
[2] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Anna-Wintour-Talks-Amal-Clooney-Met-Gala-Dress-Change-2018-44834809
[3] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Amal-Clooney-Black-Romper-Gold-Belt-44815718
[4] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Amal-Clooney-Style-38924140
[5] https://www.popsugar.com/fashion/Amal-Clooney-Coats-44728817
[6] https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701743&url=https://www.zara.com/us/en/balloon-dress-p00858001.html?v1=5755524%26v2=400008&xcust=___psv__p_44835609__t_w__d_d_
[7] https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701743&url=https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1042689/Petar_Petrov/open-back-silk-satin-midi-dress&xcust=___psv__p_44835609__t_w__d_d_
[8] https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=OHlcvPYhHQM&mid=42352&murl=https://www.shopbop.com/kensington-dress-black-halo/vp/v=1/1581148352.htm?folderID=13372%26fm=other-shopbysize-viewall%26os=false%26colorId=12560&u1=___psv__p_44835609__t_w__d_d_
[9] https://popsugar.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lw6HK/pubref:___psv__p_44835609__t_w__d_d_/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gilt.com%2Fbrand%2Fadrianna-papell%2Fproduct%2F1224933577-adrianna-papell-plus-popover-sheath-dress%3Futm_source%3Dgoogle%26utm_medium%3DCPC%26utm_campaign%3DPLA%26gclid%3DEAIaIQobChMIl_WyuPf92gIVEluGCh12uQtaEAQYASABEgJvQfD_BwE%26gclsrc%3Daw.ds
[10] https://go.skimresources.com/?id=1025X1701743&url=https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/1009282/Esteban_Cortazar/paneled-stretch-jersey-midi-dress&xcust=___psv__p_44835609__t_w__d_d_
