Not everyone can pull off bangs, but those who can really should stick to them.

Zooey Deschanel surprised everyone this week at the Met Gala when she showed up without her signature bangs, instead opting to sweep them up. Whatever you want to call it, the style was a noticeable downgrade from the chic hair we've come to expect from her.

Of course, some celebrities have had the reverse issue and tried to pull off bangs without success. Check out nine other celebrities who recently tried to rock bangs on the red carpet with varying degrees of success!

Forget the Oscars, the Grammys or the Golden Globes –- the Met Gala is the biggest night in fashion and the number one place celebrities love to take risks. Taking on the theme “PUNK: Chaos to Couture,” stars like Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lawrence and more shined on the NYC carpet, some taking their looks to a different level and others just putting on a completely different persona in general.

Take a look at some of the best dressed stars from the night and click through the gallery to see all of the punk-inspired looks!