When a celebrity is invited to theMet Gala, planning starts ASAP.

Just askCardi B, who shut down the green carpet in her billowing tulle gown andemerald glam.

(Tokyo Stylezwas behind the curled salt-and-pepper wig.)

Cardi B appears at the Met Gala in a black gown and emerald jewelry and makeup.

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Ultimately, though, the team went in a different direction and skipped the aged makeup andgray hair.

Cardi was also choosing between two different dresses, including a green version of the one she ultimately wore.

Sometimes you have to go back to the drawing board just before its time to get ready!

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