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Best celebrity naked dresses of all time: All the daring red carpet dresses worn by our fave A-listers

From Jennifer Lopez's famous Grammys dress to EmRata's most iconic Met Gala gown

Celebrity naked dresses have become something of a red carpet mainstay and, to be honest, we wouldn't have it any other way. Not only do they require impressive skills from designers (like how do they even stay in place?), they're also a totally fearless fashion choice, frequently turning up the heat at awards shows and beyond. Yep, in 2025, naked dresses are as commonplace at the supermarket as they are a movie premiere.

From iconic throwback moments – such as Rose McGowan's famous MTV Video Music Awards look and, of course, Rihanna's 100% sheer glitter dress – to the dresses that defined the last decade or so of red carpet history. We're talking about Rita Ora, Kendall Jenner and Jennifer Lopez's ongoing love of the sexy style at major events like the Met Gala and the Cannes Film Festival. Along with the most up-to-date red carpet naked looks from The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora. Consider this your one-stop shop for the must-see, most risqué naked dresses ever worn by daring A-listers through the years.

Keep scrolling to see the best celebrity naked dresses in history. Plus, we've also thrown in a few very sheer catsuits too, because why not?!

Sienna Miller

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Sienna Miller looked like an angelic dream in white tulle at The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora. The actress donned the totally see-through design straight from the Givenchy spring/summer 2026 runway, adding white pants underneath and statement fluffy mules on her feet. Shoulder-grazing drop earrings that resembled mini disco balls could just be glimpsed beneath her tousled beachy waves that completed the ethereal boho ensemble.

Amelia Gray Hamlin

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Also in attendance at The Fashion Awards 2025 presented by Pandora was Amelia Gray Hamlin, whose microscopic subtly sheer sequin mini was revealed to be from H&M's upcoming collaboration with Stella McCartney. The collection won't be available until spring 2026, but it's safe to say this number is serving plenty of party season inspo right now. Gold strappy sandals and a coordinating glitter belt are the perfect finishing touches.

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Rita Ora

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Rita Ora is no stranger to a naked dress or two, but The Fashion Awards 2025 red carpet may have seen her most plunging look to date – a slinky silver Tom Ford number with a neckline that dipped below her navel and an equally daring central thigh split. Blue heeled pumps and slicked back hair matched the sleekness of the overall look.

Sydney Sweeney

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Sydney Sweeney put her own spin on ‘knight in shining armour’ when she attended Variety's Power of Women event on October 29th, wearing a stunning silver chainmail gown by Christian Cowan. The actress looked *so* glamorous in the figure-hugging dress and left little to the imagination, choosing to go braless and free the nip in the totally sheer design. Subtle sparkling earrings coordinated with the glitz of her gown and could just be peeked beneath her fresh blonde bob. Consider this party szn outfit inspo!

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Maya Jama

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The Love Island presenter hit up a London Fashion Week party in an appropriately fabulous ensemble. Namely, a George Trochopoulos design fashioned entirely out of see-through black tulle cut to an extreme figure-hugging silhouette. The gown was finished with a tactile tasselled hem for added drama. Layering a simple black bra and knickers beneath the sheer number, Maya styled her bobbed hair in side-parted loose waves and went sans-jewellery to let the dress do all the talking.

Dua Lipa

Ahead of her 30th birthday, Dua Lipa started celebrations early in Ibiza alongside friends, family and her fiancé, Callum Turner. For the occasion, she donned a custom, barely-there Jacquemus design. The dress in question was entirely backless and almost sideless too, appearing to have a built-in thong. The extreme cut-outs continued below her waistband, spanning her hips and across her derrière, too. It's not quite her birthday suit, but it's pretty close!

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Miley Cyrus

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Spotted out in NYC amid promo for her album Something Beautiful, Miley freed the nip by going braless in a plunging see-through black maxi dress. Her only accessories were a pair of teeny tiny black knickers and statement sunnies.

Leomie Anderson

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The British model and TV presenter totally ignored the newly-introduced “modesty” dress code at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival in this *very* see-through chainmail naked dress that freed the nip.

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Cara Delevingne

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The model-turned-actress attended the Ocean With David Attenborough World Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall in London in May 2025 repping the indie sleaze trend hard. Her transparent silver mesh maxi dress featured a dangerously plunging neckline, with Cara opting to go braless, and put her tiny black thong on full display.

Tyla

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Umm, Tyla attended the 2025 Billboard Women in Music Awards in a see-through naked spiderweb dress that is literally just pieces of string.

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Julia Fox

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Julia Fox's inspo for her 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party look? We're guessing Botticelli (niche) as she channelled ‘The Birth of Venus’ realness in a totally see-through nude tulle dress strategically covered with mermaid-like locks of brown hair.

Olivia Wilde

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Julia Fox wasn't the only A-lister repping the naked dress trend at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars party. Olivia Wilde got the memo in this very see-through Chloé design that is straight out of the ‘70s and was finished with a frilly pair of knickers.

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Charli XCX

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Charli XCX showed up at the 2025 BRIT Awards looking effortlessly cool as per usual wearing a gauzy black naked dress complete with a hooded veil and no bra. Obsessed.

Iris Law

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Hitting up two parties in one night, Iris Law stepped out in December 2024 wearing a sheer Saint Laurent naked dress that freed the nip and flashed her tiny brown Brazilian thong knickers underneath the gown's flowing skirts.

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Zendaya

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Zendaya channelled Cher in this itsy-bitsy, underboob floss dress that's all kinds of naked.

Victoria Justice

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Victoria Justice made our jaws drop when she arrived at a red carpet event wearing a Bronx and Banco brown dress that was entirely see-through and featured a daring cowl neckline that plunged waaay past her belly button. Intricate gold sequin embellishment across the design added a glam touch, giving a Greek goddess effect to the overall design.

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Daisy Edgar-Jones

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We loved all of Daisy Edgar-Jones' red carpet 'fits on the Twisters promo run, but it's her see-through black dress that really blew us away (geddit?). Daisy freed the nip and went braless beneath the sheer black bodice that was finished with a scalloped hem leading to a flowing pleated maxi skirt. Sometimes less really is more.

Saoirse-Monica Jackson

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Saoirse-Monica Jackson attended the British Vogue and Netflix celebration for the 2024 BAFTA Television Awards in a truly gorgeous Mithridate see-through skirt and top co-ord. Constructed from a pale blue transparent tulle fabric, the two-piece was embroidered with dragonfly and nature motifs, strategically placed to prevent a free-the-nip moment as Saoirse-Monica went braless beneath the design. She added a pair of high-waisted knickers in the same hue beneath the long-line skirt that featured a thigh-high leg slit. White platform heeled sandals completed the look.

Yep, naked dressing is going nowhere with *every* celeb getting in on the look. To quote the actress' iconic Derry Girls character Erin, "Look, I wanted to be an individual but my ma wouldn’t let me.” It may not be a new trend, but the feminine aura of Saoirse-Monica's 'fit sets it apart from the rest, IMO. Safe to say, this look will be living rent-free in our heads for a while.

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Phoebe Dynevor

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As well as treating us to a rare appearance in the spotlight, Phoebe Dynevor spoilt our fashion-hungry eyes in a stunning 'fit to attend a pre-BAFTA party. The Bridgerton actress wore a see-through black midi dress complete with puff sleeves, jewelled belt, a ruffled collar and hem and thigh-high leg split, with the sheer fabrication clearly showing her black satin and high-waist knickers underneath. Ticking off further trends in her ensemble, an oversized black satin corsage was adorned at the neckline of the gown.

Amelia Gray

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Attending the 2024 CFDA Awards in New York, Amelia Gray freed the nip in her totally transparent baby blue Alaïa SS24 gown. As well as showing off the matching high-waisted knickers she wore underneath, the high-neck form-fitting maxi dress featured furry panels on the lower half of the sleeves for added interest. Gold bangles worn on each wrist and white peep-toe pumps completed the look.

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Natasha Harding is the former Fashion Editor (Digital & Print) at Cosmopolitan & Women's Health UK. Working in fashion journalism for just under ten years, she’s covered over 30 international fashion weeks, hundreds of red carpets and religiously scours the runway every season to create the brand’s bi-annual trend report. Joining Cosmopolitan back in Australia, Natasha moved to London a few years ago and is now the resident expert for celebrity style and industry news, fashion features and e-commerce. Follow Natasha on Instagram  

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Alexandria Dale is the Digital Fashion Writer at Cosmopolitan UK. Covering everything from the celebrity style moments worth knowing about to the latest fashion news, there’s nothing she loves more than finding a high street dupe of a must-have designer item. As well as discovering new brands, she’s passionate about sustainable fashion and establishing the trends that are actually worth investing in. Having worked in fashion journalism for six years, she has experience at both digital and print publications including Glamour and Ok! 

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