129 of the most daring dresses celebrities have ever worn

The "naked" dress trend has been popular on the red carpet.

The "naked" dress trend has been popular on the red carpet.
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  • The "naked" look is one of the most head-turning Hollywood trends in recent years.
  • Celebrities have incorporated sheer panels, mesh, and thigh-high slits into their outfits.
  • Stars like Jennifer Lopez and Kendall Jenner have all experimented with the fashion trend.
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Ming Xi paired her sheer dress with thigh-high boots for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after-party in November 2018.

Ming Xi in 2018.
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Bella Hadid put a glamorous spin on the trend while attending the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show after-party.

Bella Hadid in 2018.
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"Queer Eye" star Jonathan Van Ness proved guys can rock the barely-there trend at the Creative Arts Emmys in September 2018.

Jonathan Van Ness in 2018.
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Hadid wore another sheer look, a corseted bodysuit, to a Harper's Bazaar event in September 2018.

Bella Hadid in 2018.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a strappy Versace dress to the GQ Men of the Year Awards in September.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in 2018.
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Rita Ora attended the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2018 wearing a design by Giuseppe Zanotti.

Rita Ora in 2018.
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Tiffany Haddish also wore a see-through look on the VMAs red carpet.

Tiffany Haddish in 2018.
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Ciara's gown for the Billboard Music Awards in May 2018 may have been sheer, but it didn't skimp on the shimmer.

Ciara in 2018.
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Deepika Padukone's caped gown during the Cannes Film Festival, also in May 2018, added a glamorous twist.

Deepika Padukone in 2018.
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Kendall Jenner attended the Cannes Film Festival wearing a super-sheer minidress.

Kendall Jenner in 2018.
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Jenner went sheer yet again while walking down the Cannes red carpet.

Kendall Jenner in 2018.
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Hailey Baldwin's sheer Roberto Cavalli Couture gown for the Cannes Film Festival was covered in sequin embellishments.

Hailey Baldwin in 2018.
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Zoë Kravitz wore a lace Saint Laurent dress held together by two bows to attend the Met Gala in early May 2018.

Zoe Kravitz at Met Gala 2018
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Selena Gomez stepped out for the 2018 Met Gala in a sheer design by Stuart Vevers for Coach.

Selena Gomez in 2018.
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Elsa Hosk put a twist on the underwear-as-outerwear trend for the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2018.

Elsa Hosk in 2018.
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SZA's "naked" look was fused with a billowing ball gown style for the Grammy Awards in February 2018.

SZA at Grammys 2018.
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Laverne Cox wore a semi-sheer Abyss by Abby design with a pair of Stuart Weitzman heels for the NAACP Image Awards in January 2018.

Laverne Cox in 2018.
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Halle Berry attended the same event, wearing a Reem Acra gown with lace panels and an intricate see-through skirt.

Halle Berry in 2018.
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Kendall Jenner opted for a super-sheer gown for the British Fashion Awards in December 2018.

Kendall Jenner attends the 2018 British Fashion Awards.
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Meghan Markle wore a surprisingly revealing dress with a sheer top for her official engagement photos with Prince Harry in December 2017.

Meghan Markle in 2017.
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Jennifer Lawrence wore a silver Atelier Versace dress covered in a cobweb-like design at the London premiere of "mother!" in September 2017.

Jennifer Lawrence in 2017.
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At the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2017, Demi Lovato wore a completely sheer bodysuit tucked into harem-style pants.

Demi Lovato in 2017.
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Earlier that same week, Lawrence wore another sheer gown with an almost see-through top to the movie premiere at the 2017 Venice Film Festival.

Jennifer Lawrence in 2017.
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Bella Hadid turned heads at the 2017 amfAR charity gala during the Cannes International Film Festival in this sheer crystal gown.

Bella Hadid in May 2017.
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Kendall has worn other daring dresses, too. She had to move with caution when she wore this double slitted dress to the 2015 Much Music Video Awards.

Kendall Jenner in 2015.
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Toni Braxton broke the mold back in 2001 when she wore this white dress to the Grammys.

Toni Braxton in 2001.
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Fast forward to the 2016 American Music Awards, and Chrissy Teigen made waves with her dress held together with a safety pin.

Chrissy Teigen in 2016.
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That wasn't the first time Teigen stepped onto a red carpet in a daring dress. Here's her look from the 2015 VMAs.

Chrissy Teigen in 2015.
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Ciara also wore a dress with an extremely high slit up one side for the 2016 Grammy Awards.

Ciara in 2016.
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Besides high slits, mesh cutouts are another trend. Jaimie Alexander stunned in this dress at the 2013 premiere of Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World."

Jaimie Alexander in 2013.
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Singer Rita Ora made waves at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in her take on the black mesh gown.

Rita Ora in 2015.
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Model Irina Shayk attended the same Vanity Fair event in an even more daring sheer Versace dress.

Irina Shayk in 2015.
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Gwyneth Paltrow embraced the sheer paneled style at the 2013 premiere of "Iron Man 3."

Gwyenth Paltrow in 2013.
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"Westworld" star Angela Sarafyan wore a white Celia Kritharioti sheer-sided gown in 2016.

Angela Sarafyan in 2016.
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Amber Rose attended the 2017 VMAs in a glamorous floor-length dress with an almost entirely sheer, fishnet-style pattern.

Amber Rose in 2017.
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Hailey Baldwin wore a silver jumpsuit in a super thin material with a low V-neck and wide velvet belt to the VMAs in 2017.

Hailey Baldwin in 2017.
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On the same night, Hailey Baldwin wore a second see-through jumpsuit — this time, in a black lace material with visible black underwear and a pair of knee-high velvet boots.

Hailey Baldwin in 2017.
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During one of her many wardrobe changes that night, Cyrus wore this dress made of clear vinyl and carefully placed circles.

Miley Cyrus in 2015.
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In 2017, Heidi Klum chose a semi-sheer golden dress for her VMAs outfit. The fabric is so see-through that in places it looks like it features cut-out details.

Heidi Klum in 2017.
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That same evening, Kim Kardashian West wore a glittering silver Roberto Cavalli gown that left little to the imagination.

Kim Kardashian West in 2015.
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Jennifer Lopez also wore a sheer beaded dress to the Billboard Music Awards in 2015.

Jennifer Lopez in 2015.
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And no one will ever forget Lopez's original daring fashion choice — the green Versace gown.

Jennifer Lopez in 2000.
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Jennifer Lopez arrived at the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards in a cutout dress with a plunging neckline and high front slit designed by Julien MacDonald.

Jennifer Lopez in 2017.
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For her Billboard Latin Music Awards performance, Lopez changed into a similar silver gown by Julien Macdonald with even more revealing cutouts.

Jennifer Lopez in 2017.
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Bebe Rexha wore a floor-length sheer gown with an illusion neckline and a silver, chain-like pattern to the 2017 MTV VMAs.

Bebe Rexha in 2017.
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Gabrielle Union was the epitome of elegance in a Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture gown at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.

Gabrielle Union in 2017.
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Of course, we'll have to go through some of the Kardashian clan's iconic "naked" looks. This clinging sheer number was worn by Kim at the 2016 MTV movie awards.

Kim Kardashian West in 2016.
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And then Kim rocked this netted sheath dress for the Balmain show at Paris Fashion Week 2016.

Kim Kardashian West in 2016.
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Her sisters Khloe and Kourtney wowed in their own takes on the style for the 2016 Angel Ball.

Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian in 2016.
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And Kim also stunned in this sheer black dress at the Harper's Bazaar's celebration of "ICONS By Carine Roitfeld."

Kim Kardashian West in 2016.
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Kim Kardashian West wore a vintage 1996 Jean Paul Gaultier dress to the People's Choice Awards in November 2018.

Kim Kardashian West attends the 2018 People's Choice Awards.
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She then wore a daring cutout vintage design by Thierry Mugler to the Hollywood Beauty Awards in February 2019.

Kim Kardashian West attends the Hollywood Beauty Awards.
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Naomi Campbell walked the Valentino runway in a black sheer gown with a ruffled skirt.

Naomi Campbell in 2019.
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Kendall Jenner attended Vanity Fair's after-party for the 2019 Oscars in a daring dress by couture designer Rami Kadi.

Kendall Jenner attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
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Emma Roberts wore a sheer off-the-shoulder gown to the Vanity Fair Oscars party in February 2019.

Emma Roberts attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
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Adriana Lima combined a daring thing-high slit with a plunging neckline

Adriana Lima attends the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar party.
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Eva Longoria arrived at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival in a design by Alberta Ferretti.

Eva Longoria attends the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
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Emily Ratajkowski turned heads at the 2019 Met Gala in a Cher-inspired Dundas dress.

Emily Ratajkowski at the 2019 Met Gala.
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At the same event, Kim Kardashian West wore a form-fitting Thierry Mugler dress that had a sheer effect.

Kim Kardashian attends the 2019 Met Gala.
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Lady Gaga arrived in a grand way to the Met Gala in a giant pink dress, which she removed to reveal multiple outfits beneath.

Lady Gaga attends the 2019 Met Gala.
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Hailey Bieber arrived at the Met Gala in a backless Alexander Wang dress with a daring low cut.

Hailey Bieber attends the 2019 Met Gala.
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Constance Wu appeared at the same event wearing a sheer embroidered Marchesa dress with a plunging neckline.

Constance Wu attends the 2019 Met Gala.
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Lorena Rae opted for a rainbow-colored gown for the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

Lorena Rae attends the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
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Alessandra Ambrosio wore a flowing red design.

Alessandra Ambrosio attends the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
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Lala Kent had one of the most daring looks at the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards.

Lala Kent attends the 2019 MTV Movie and TV Awards.
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Stefflon Don went for a dramatic leg reveal at the 2019 BET Awards.

Stefflon Don attends the 2019 BET Awards.
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Justine Skye went for a sheer look in this Amen at the 2019 BET Awards.

Justine Skye attends the 2019 BET Awards.
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Zendaya attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Spider-Man: Far From Home" in June wearing a backless dress with daring cutouts.

Zendaya channeled "Spider-Man" for the movie's premiere.
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Céline Dion hit the streets in a transparent dress by Iris van Herpen during Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week in July.

Céline Dion during Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week 2019.
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Gwyneth Paltrow wore a completely see-through Fendi gown with a matching bralette to the 2020 Golden Globes in January.

Gwyneth Paltrow in 2020.
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Paris Hilton wore a gown that was almost entirely see-through at the Warner Bros. and InStyle Golden Globes after-party in January 2020.

Paris Hilton in 2020.
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The bottom half of Janina Gavankar's gown was completely sheer at the 2020 Golden Globes in January.

Janina Gavankar in 2020.
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Priyanka Chopra wore a daring sheer dress for a dinner date with Nick Jonas after the 2020 Golden Globes.

Priyanka Chopra in 2020.
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Zanna Roberts Rassi's black underwear is peeking through her asymmetrical Oscar de la Renta gown at the 2020 Golden Globes in January.

Zanna Roberts Rassi in 2020.
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Lily-Rose Depp arrived at the BAFTAS in a sheer Chanel catsuit.

Lily Rose Depp in 2020.
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Rooney Mara turned heads when she arrived at the 2020 Oscars in a gorgeous, sheer Alexander McQueen gown.

Rooney Mara in 2020.
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Ciara showed off her growing baby bump in a see-through custom Ralph & Russo gown at the Vanity Fair 2020 Oscars after-party in February.

Ciara in 2020.
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Hailey Bieber posed in a sheer, lace Versace gown that was embroidered with black Swarovski crystals.

Hailey Bieber in 2020.
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Rumer Willis put a romantic spin on the naked dress trend in a semi-sheer gown, which she wore to the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in February.

Rumer Willis in 2020.
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Barbara Palvin arrived at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in a naked dress designed by Atelier Versace.

Barbara Palvin in 2020.
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Ellie Goulding attended the 2020 BRIT Awards wearing a sheer, patchwork dress from Koche's spring/summer 2020 collection.

Ellie Goulding in 2020.
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Doja Cat attended the 2020 Billboard Music Awards in a sparkly Georges Hobeika dress with Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and matching lavender Amina Muaddi heels.

Doja Cat in 2020.
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Nicole Richie arrived to the 2020 Billboard Music Awards in a one-shoulder, sheer floor-length Christian Siriano gown.

Nicole Richie in 2020.
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Sarah Hyland attended the CMT Music Awards in a two-piece George Hobeika couture set from the designer's spring 2020 collection. It included a sparkly pink crop top and a purple skirt with cutouts.

Sarah Hyland in 2020.
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Andra Day wore a standout Chanel look with cutouts throughout the bodice at the 2021 Golden Globes.

Andra Day in 2021.
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"Unorthodox" star Shira Haas wore a Chanel dress with a sheer skirt to the 2021 Golden Globes.

Shira Haas in 2021.
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Tiffany Haddish attended the 2021 Golden Globes in a sparkly, semi-sheer Alberta Ferretti dress with Messika jewelry.

Tiffany Haddish in 2021.
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Julia Garner wore a Prada gown with a deep V-neckline and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes to the 2021 Golden Globes.

Julia Garner in 2021.
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Doja Cat attended the 2021 Grammys in a Roberto Cavalli dress that was designed with a motorcycle jacket-inspired top, feathered skirt, low-cut neckline, and a slit down the center.

Doja Cat in 2021.
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Dua Lipa walked the Grammys red carpet in a bejeweled Versace gown that had a transparent skirt, cutouts at the hips, and a thigh-high slit.

Dua Lipa in 2021.
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Megan Thee Stallion ended her 2021 Grammys night in a Christian Siriano dress that was designed with sheer panels.

Megan Thee Stallion in 2021.
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For the 2021 Billboard Music Awards, Megan Fox wore a Mugler dress with a see-through skirt and cutouts across her chest and waist.

Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly at the Billboard Music Awards on May 23, 2021.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas donned a semi-sheer Dolce & Gabbana gown with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit for the same event.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the Billboard Music Awards on May 23, 2021.
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Karol G. looked glamorous in a sheer-blue, sparkling halter gown with a triangular cutout across her waist.

Karol G. at the Billboard Music Awards on May 23, 2021.
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Anya Taylor-Joy posed in a golden Dior gown with a cape-style back and semi-sheer skirt for one of the brand's fashion shows in mid-June.

Anya Taylor-Joy at a Dior fashion show on June 17, 2021.
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Jordana Brewster hit the "F9" red carpet in a strapless pink dress that had a triangular cutout at the waist and a see-through lace skirt.

Jordana Brewster at the "F9" premiere on June 18, 2021.
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Anitta's Miss Sohee gown at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards had a sheer slit that went down to her stomach.

Anitta in 2021.
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Bella Poarch wore a see-through jumpsuit with a dramatic train at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.

Bella Poarch in 2021.
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At the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards, Ciara wore a completely see-through lace Tom Ford gown with a cutout across her chest.

Ciara in 2021.
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Charli XCX wore a custom Shawna Wu sheer lace dress with minimal jewelry and black heels at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards,

Charli XCX in 2021.
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Megan Fox was one of the best-dressed stars at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards in a completely sheer Mugler dress, which she paired with nude heels.

Megan Fox in 2021.
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Jennifer Lopez presented an award at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards in a David Koma set that had a long-sleeve lace-up top and matching skirt.

Jennifer Lopez in 2021.
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At the 2021 Met Gala, Megan Fox made her debut in a stunning bejeweled Dundas gown that had a plunging neckline and cutouts with a high slit.

Megan Fox in 2021.
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Zoë Kravitz dazzled in a custom Saint Laurent dress that was completely see-through.

Zoë Kravitz in 2021.
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Kendall Jenner's Givenchy dress was completely sheer and inspired by a look Audrey Hepburn wore in "My Fair Lady."

Kendall Jenner in 2021.
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At the 2021 Met Gala, Saweetie's Christian Cowan gown with a thigh-high slit and dramatic cutout had a cape that was designed with a Black American heritage flag on one side and a Filipino flag on the other.

Saweetie in 2021.
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Zoey Deutch looked fabulous in a lilac Versace dress, Stuart Weitzman shoes, and Harry Winston jewelry.

Zoey Deutch in 2021.
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At the 2021 Met Gala, model Imaan Hammam wore a star-printed Versace dress that was designed with a completely sheer top and tulle skirt.

Imaan Hammam in 2021.
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Julia Garner wore a fishnet Stella McCartney column dress that was covered in Swarovski crystals, according to her stylist Elizabeth Saltzman.

Julia Garner in 2021.
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Taylor Hill looked like a Greek goddess in a Versace dress that was designed with geometric cutouts and layered with sheer fabric.

Taylor Hill in 2021.
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Irina Shayk posed in a nude dress that had a corset bodice and a thigh-high slit at the 2021 Met Gala.

Irina Shayk in 2021.
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Halle Bailey looked like a Vegas showgirl at the 2021 Met Gala in a sparkling Rodarte sheer fringe bodysuit.

Halle Bailey in 2021.
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At the 2021 Met Gala, Emily Blunt looked like she was dripping in jewels in her Miu Miu dress.

Emily Blunt in 2021.
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Winnie Harlow brought the drama to the 2021 Met Gala in an Iris Van Herpen jumpsuit that had sheer panels and a ruched cape.

Winnie Harlow in 2021.
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Grimes, who also wore Iris Van Herpen at the 2021 Met Gala, accessorized her sheer dress with a sword and original chrome mask from the 1984 film "Dune."

Grimes in 2021.
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Maisie Williams' gown at the 2021 Met Gala, which was designed by her boyfriend Reuben Selby, had sheer sleeves and tights. She told E! the look was inspired by "The Matrix."

Maisie Williams in 2021.
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Issa Rae's sheer Aliétte dress was one of the most daring looks of the night at the 2021 Emmys.

Issa Rae in 2021.
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Taraji P. Henson turned heads in this sheer Elie Saab dress with a plunging neckline and pockets at the 2021 Emmys.

Taraji P. Henson in 2021.
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Alessandra Ambrosio attended the 2021 amFAR gala in a stunning sheer dress with a plunging neckline designed by Elie Saab.

Alessandra Ambrosio in 2021.
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Jenna Dewan went to the 2021 amFAR gala in a chic black-and-white Zuhair Murad dress with a diamond cutout across her chest and a sheer skirt.

Jenna Dewan in 2021.
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