Hey there, if you're looking for something to wear to, IDK, your 10-year high school reunion that gives off main-character energy—with just a splash of "How dare you not like me during sophomore year? Look how hot I am now!"—might we suggest a naked dress. Quick definition if you're unfamiliar with the concept: A naked dress is, you guessed it, a dress which gives the illusion of nakedness, thanks to a combination of sheer fabric and careful design.
And celebrities truly can't get enough of them—like, the naked dresses on the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet alone were more than we usually see in a year. But honestly, naked dresses have been a thing since pretty much forever (no one did it better than Marilyn Monroe), and we're rounding up the best of the best.
Please be advised that this roundup has some mild nudity in it, but if you're still shocked by the sight of nipples on the red carpet in 2023, you've probably come to the wrong place! On that note: Here are 51 of the boldest and most jaw-dropping naked dresses of all time—from Halle Berry's iconic Oscars gown and the completely see-through dress Ciara wore to the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party to that time Kendall Jenner wore a casual thong to the Met Gala.
Charli XCX at the 2023 Brit Awards
Sorry, Mom, I'm wearing this Ludovic de Saint Sernin to my wedding and will NOT be accepting comments at this time, thank you.
Sabrina Carpenter at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Important life update: Bejeweled built-in pasties are now a thing.
Anne Hathaway at the 2023 Berlin Film Festival
Mia Thermopolis is SHAKING.
Irina Shayk at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Just a supermodel supermodeling in Versace.
Ciara at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Welcome to the most daring naked dress on this list.
Halle Berry at the Oscars in 2002
No one does it better than Halle Berry when it comes to most things in life—including, but not limited to, wearing naked dresses on the red carpet.
Marilyn Monroe in 'Some Like It Hot'
Okay, kinda cheating here since this isn't a red carpet dress, but not including Marilyn's iconic Some Like It Hot gown felt illegal.
Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Met Gala
Considering wearing a recreation of this Versace to Thanksgiving this year just to mess with my conservative relatives.
Janelle Monáe at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards
Vera Wang, you're a genius for this.
Megan Fox at the 2021 VMAs
"Talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show-stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, sh*t on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it." – Lady Gaga describing Ryan Murphy / me describing Thierry Mugler.
Lily James at the 2023 Critics Choice Awards
People had a lot of opinions about this Oscar de la Renta gown on Lily, but she's working it!
Alessandra Ambrosio at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Truly wondering if the VF party invites have a naked dress requirement.
Rita Ora at Heaven Night Club
When in doubt, throw on some star-shaped pasties and a shower curtain and call it a day. Queen things only!
Rita Ora at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Just FYI that sheer dresses are kinda Rita's thing.
Rita Ora at the 2018 VMAs
Like, truly nary a carpet goes by when she isn't in one.
Beyoncé at Her 2022 Oscars Party
To quote Oprah, I DON'T KNOW A BETTER PERSON.
Bella Hadid at the 2017 amfAR Gala
Bella's icy Ralph & Russo gown took 3,000 hours of hand embroidery and featured 150 meters of hand-appliquéd silver chain. Wowza!
Vanessa Hudgens at the 2022 Met Gala
Naked dress, but make it goth.
Kendall Jenner at the 2018 Fashion Awards
Weirdly, they didn't give out an award for Nakedest Dress, but if they had, this would have won.
Kendall Jenner at the 2022 Met Gala
Fun fact: Kendall considered doing the red carpet completely topless, but in the end, she went with a sheer tank from Prada.
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