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 [1]), 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 [2] hit the red carpet in that infamously scandalous Versace green dress [3] 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. Check out these celebs rocking barely-there gowns. Would you dare to bare?
— Additional reporting by Gabriella Ferlita
Shay Mitchell's Naked Dress at Cannes 2023
The actor attended the amfAR Gala [4] 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.
Halsey's Naked Dress at Cannes Film Festival 2023
On 25 May, the singer made a case for Barbiecore with an edge at the amfAR Gala Cannes Gala 2023, pairing a sheer hot pink Givenchy dress [5] with black elbow-length gloves.
Priyanka Chopra's Naked Dress at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Culture Centre Launch 2023
Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray in an Ellie Saab strapless dress that was intricately beaded at the bodice and totally sheer, it cascaded from Chopra's hips down to the floor.
Kim Kardashian's Naked Dress at the Met Gala 2023
The media personality bared all in a Schiaparelli look [6], which was made up of a corset and tons of strings of pearls.
Kendall Jenner's Naked Dress at the Met Gala 2023 Afterparty
The model wore a Nensi Dojaka look which showed a glimpse of her black G-string.
Ciara's Naked Dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar's Afterparty 2023
The singer donned a gown which boasted a plunging cowl neckline and crystal embellishments from Dundas.
Emily Ratajkowski's Naked Dress at the Vanity Fair Oscar's Afterparty 2023
The model stunned in a glistening silver see-through dress by Feben.
Florence Pugh's Naked Dress at Paris Fashion Week 2023
The actor wowed in a totally sheer sequinned maxi skirt [7] by Valentino that exposed her thong underneath.
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, and a cropped leather jacket.
Dua Lipa's Naked Dress at Milan Fashion Week 2023
The singer stepped out in a head-to-toe lace jumpsuit [8].
Salma Hayek's Naked Dress at the "Magic Mike's Last Dance" Premiere 2023
The actor revealed all in a fishnet and floral dress at the Miami film premiere [9].
Nicole Scherzinger's Naked Dress in LA 2023
The singer casually stepped out for a meal in a look from luxury bridal brand Albina Dyla's 2022 Puissance collection [10].
Jennifer Lopez's Naked Dress at the "Shotgun Wedding" Premiere 2023
The star wore a nude Valentino Haute Couture gown [11] that came with a sheer overlay swathed in sequins.
Lindsay Lohan's Naked Dress at the "Falling For Christmas" Premiere 2022
Lohan wore a sheer Valentino column gown [12] embroidered with white lace flowers and hundreds of gold sequins and beads arranged to mimic stems.
Rita Ora's Naked Dress at The Fashion Awards 2022
The singer opted for a sheer dress red from designer Nensi Dojaka at the event, which she paired with makeup which emulated gills.
Kristen Stewart's Naked Dress at the Critics' Choice Awards 2022
The star stepped out in a champagne-coloured naked gown [13] on the red carpet.
Rihanna's Naked Dress at Paris Fashion Week 2022
With a daring belly-out trend look, the singer wore a sheer black lace dress whilst pregnant with her first baby, RZA [14].
Zoë Kravitz's Naked Dress at the Met Gala 2021
The actor stunned in a Saint Laurent naked diamond dress [15] for the fashion-forward event.
Olivia Rodrigo's Naked Dress at the Met Gala 2021
Okay, so it's not technically a naked dress, but it is a naked catsuit (and a stunning one, at that!). The singer stepped out in the Saint Laurent look with a feathered trim.
Megan Fox's Naked Dress the MTV Video Music Awards 2021
The actor wore a barely-there Mugler dress [16], which also boasted with a mesmerising glitter pattern.
Cynthia Erico's Naked Dress at Venice Film Festival 2021
The actor looked gorgeous in an Oscar de la Renta Resort 2022 naked gown, which featured a halter-neck and floral decals.