While we may will probably never see Janelle Monae in a ball gown, this neatly presented pantsuit is close enough.

Monae hit the carpet of the Schiaparelli And Prada: Impossible Conversations Costume Institute Gala at the Metropolitan Museum last night looking picture perfect in an all black satin ensemble.

The “tightrope” songstress looked absolutely amazing and seems to have toned down on the black/white tuxedo gimmicks and opted to go a more feminine route.

More photos of Janelle’s red carpet attire below…

What do you think of Janelle’s toned down “Metropolitan” look?

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