It’s 2023, and naked dresses remain all the rage. With the likes of Rita Ora, Florence Pugh, and Dua Lipa all stripping down in the name of fashion during red carpet events (and even for their hair appointments), we’ve got plenty of fashion mood board inspiration for dressing up to reveal all. Of course, naked dresses aren’t exactly new. Back in the year 2000, Jennifer Lopez hit the red carpet in that infamously scandalous Versace green dress with its iconic, deep plunging neckline. The world was aghast that she had the gall to show her navel, cleavage, and thighs all in one unprecedented outfit. Fast forward nearly two decades, and that green dress that made jaws drop looks pretty tame in comparison.
Today, the naked dress trend reigns supreme, and while it requires only the tiniest amount of fabric, one needs the biggest dose of confidence to pull it off. Also just as important? The briefs, shorts, or thong you might wear underneath, providing just the tiniest bit of coverage. Check out these celebs rocking barely-there gowns, from Priyanka Chopra standing alongside husband Nick Jonas in an intricate Elie Saab gown to Megan Fox in an extremely risqué Mugler look. Then, see how POPSUGAR Fashion Senior Editor Sarah Wasilak took the trend for a spin. And tell us, would you dare to bare?
– Additional reporting by Gabriella Ferlita and Sarah Wasilak
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Priyanka Chopra's Naked Dress at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Culture Centre Launch
Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray in an Elie Saab strapless dress that was intricately beaded at the bodice and totally sheer, Chopra’s dress cascaded from her hips down to the floor.
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Florence Pugh's Naked Dress at Paris Fashion Week 2023
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Shay Mitchell's Naked Dress at Cannes 2023
Mitchell attended the amfAR Gala during the star-studded film festival on May 25 wearing a custom Cult Gaia naked dress decorated with a series of intricately woven crystal cords.
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Kim Kardashian's Naked Dress at the 2023 Met Gala
The media personality bared all in a Schiaparelli look, which was made up of a corset and tons of strings of pearls.
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Ciara's Naked Dress at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
The singer donned a Dundas gown, which boasted a plunging cowl neckline and crystal embellishments.
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Dua Lipa's Naked Dress at Milan Fashion Week 2023
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Julia Fox's Naked Dress at Paris Fashion Week 2023
The “Uncut Gems” star had all eyes on her in a sheer mesh bodycon dress, layered beneath an ultra-cropped leather jacket.
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Halsey's Naked Dress at Cannes Film Festival 2023
On May 25, the singer made a case for Barbiecore with an edge at the amfAR Gala Cannes Gala, pairing a sheer hot pink Givenchy dress with black elbow-length gloves.
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Emily Ratajkowski's Naked Dress at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
The model stunned in a glistening silver see-through dress by Feben.
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Nicole Scherzinger's Naked Dress in LA in 2023
The singer casually stepped out for a meal in a look from luxury bridal brand Albina Dyla’s 2022 Puissance collection.
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Lindsay Lohan's Naked Dress at the "Falling For Christmas" Premiere
Lohan wore a sheer Valentino column gown embroidered with white lace flowers and hundreds of gold sequins and beads arranged to mimic stems.
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Rita Ora's Naked Dress at The Fashion Awards 2022
The singer opted for a sheer red dress from designer Nensi Dojaka at the event, which she paired with makeup that emulated gills.
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Kristen Stewart's Naked Dress at the 2022 Critics' Choice Awards
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Rihanna's Naked Dress at Paris Fashion Week 2022
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Zoë Kravitz's Naked Dress at the 2021 Met Gala
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Cynthia Erivo's Naked Dress at the 2021 Venice Film Festival
The actor looked gorgeous in an Oscar de la Renta Resort 2022 naked gown, which featured a halter-neck and floral decals.