If you're looking for something to wear to, IDK, your 10-year high school reunion that gives off main-character energy, 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, so much so that the Cannes Film Festival tried to ban naked dresses this year (spoiler alert: It didn't work). But honestly, naked dresses have been a thing since pretty much forever, and to prove it, 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 2025, 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 thong (and not much else, tbh) to the Met Gala.
Halle Berry at the 2025 Met Gala
It's giving "one false move away from a major wardrobe malfunction."
Charli XCX at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Charli's take on the butter yellow trend is eve-ry-thing.
Chrissy Teigen at the 2025 Grammys
Christian Siriano paired with a f*ck ass bob? I approve.
Hari Nef at 2023 Cannes Film Festival
I was not aware of your game, Hari!
Dakota Johnson at 2025 Cannes Film Festival
Technically, Dakota saved this one for the after-party, so it didn't break the new Cannes naked dress ban.
Florence Pugh at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Found: a bridal gown that leaves little to the imagination.
Madison Beer at the 2025 Grammys
Best dressed at the 2025 Grammys? We've gotta give it to Madison.
Keke Palmer at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Fun fact: This ab-baring gown (which is from Versace’s spring 2004 collection) was previously worn by Christina Aguilera in the early aughts.
Bella Hadid at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
Bella made QUITE the impression on her first Cannes red carpet.
Kylie Jenner at the 2024 Academy Gala
It's slinky! It's sculptural! It's very, very sheer!
Kendall Jenner at 2018 Cannes Film Festival
This is the first time Kendall has shown up on this list, but it definitely won't be the last.
Tate McRae at the 2024 VMAs
Tate must have made Britney Spears proud with this one.
Olivia Wilde at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Never have I ever seen a more ethereal naked dress.
Miley Cyrus at the 2024 Grammys
Honestly don't know what generated more chatter: Miley's naked dress or her impossibly voluminous hair.
Emily Ratajkowski at the 2024 Met Gala
This fall-winter 2001 archive Atelier Versace gown? Art.
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.
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