From Rita Ora to Myha'la at the Oscars 2026, the naked dress is so back
Once seen as the epitome of bad taste, sheer fabrics and risqué dresses have, in recent years, become a key piece of some of this year's chicest celeb looks. Yes, really.
Just one glimpse of the Oscars red carpet proved that its going nowhere soon, with everyone from Rita Ora and Myha'la to Teyana Taylor and Cara Delevingne carrying the look through from the Academy Awards red carpet through to the Vanity Fair after party.
Wearing Tamara Ralph, you'd be forgiven for letting your attention be captivated by the feathered headwear, but it was Rita Ora's dress that we really loved.
Lola Kirke in Simone Rocha was another real sheer dress highlight from this 2026 Oscars, while Alison Brie looked beautiful in a similarly sheer black Yara Shoemaker gown.
It was Odessa A'zion who brought the trend into its next chapter at the BAFTAs earlier this year, as she wore a custom Dior gown in black lace, designed by Jonathan Anderson.
Playing with transparency and volume, Odessa's BAFTAs dress reimagined the naked trend in a totally unexpected way. While the double-layered lace reveals her body through a game of light and shade, the bold silhouette creates an antithesis to traditionally bodycon dresses.
Need further proof of the naked dress trend? May we introduce you to the latest Grammy Awards, which played host to a whole number of super sheer moments.
From Kehlani in couture Valdrin Sahiti to Chappell Roan in custom Mugler and the whole of Katseye in a line-up of looks from Ludovic de Saint Sernin, it seems that there's no doubt that sheer dresses will continue to be a major hit in 2026.
When done right like this, 'nearly-naked' looks strike that hard-to-reach sweet spot between being sartorially sensual and super chic without even a hint of awkwardness or discomfort for either the wearer or the observer. And – we think it's fair to say – these women all look very comfortable in their sheer gowns.
And don't think for a minute that the concept of a sheer dress should've been left behind in your early twenties, with the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Ashley Graham and even the Duchess of Cambridge having joined in in proving that they can be super high fashion, flattering, sophisticated and sexy… whatever the occasion.
Of course, practically every red carpet has played host to a nearly-naked dress over the years, thanks in large part to the sartorially savvy fans such as Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Zendaya and Chrissy Teigen, while Naomi Campbell and Gigi Hadid have taken to many a Fashion Week runway to prove the power of sheer fabrics.
Keep scrolling for all the sheer style inspo you could possibly ever need…
Chad Salvador/Getty ImagesRita Ora at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
wearing Tamara Ralph.
Gilbert Flores/Getty ImagesTeyana Taylor at the 2026 Oscars
wearing Chanel.
Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesLola Kirke at the 2026 Oscars
wearing Simone Rocha.
Chad Salvador/Getty ImagesCara Delevingne at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
wearing Thom Browne.
Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesQuinta Brunson at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
wearing Tom Ford.
Daniele Venturelli/Getty ImagesSuki Waterhouse at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
wearing Tamara Ralph.
Chad Salvador/Getty ImagesAlison Brie at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
wearing Yara Shoemaker.
Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesBella Thorne at the 2026 Oscars
wearing Gucci.
Dia Dipasupil/Getty ImagesLizzo at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesJihoon Kim at the 2026 Oscars
Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesAlessandra Ambrosio at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesMyha'la at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
Chad Salvador/Getty ImagesMamie Gummer at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party
Lexie Moreland/Getty ImagesGinnifer Goodwin at the 2026 Oscars
Dominic Lipinski/Getty ImagesOdessa A'zion at the BAFTAs 2026
in custom Dior, designed by Jonathan Anderson, and Swarovski jewellery.
Getty Images.Chappell Roan at the Grammy 2026
in custom Mugler designed by Miguel Castro Freitas.
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Kehlani in custom Valdrin Sahiti
The haute couture sheer black glitter gown was custom-made for the musician, and worn with the ‘ICE OUT’ pin.
Jacopo RauleDua Lipa
Attending the Jacquemus "La Casa" runway show in Capri, Dua's sheer dress set the agenda for some seriously epic sheer moments.
Sienna Miller at a private birthday party
Arriving at Lola Bute's birthday party, Sienna's Annie's Ibiza dress had every jaw on the floor.
Frazer HarrisonDakota Johnson at the Madame Web LA premiere
Wearing a suitably-spider web-like custom gown by Gucci, paired with an oval diamond cut choker by Messika.
Axelle/Bauer-GriffinMiley Cyrus at the 2024 Grammys
Wearing custom Maison Margiela.
ROBYN BECKHalle Bailey at the 2024 Grammys
Wearing Gucci.
ROBYN BECKEllie Goulding at the 2024 Grammys
Wearing Zuhair Murad.
Axelle/Bauer-GriffinDoja Cat at the 2024 Grammys
Wearing Dilara Findikoglu.
Axelle/Bauer-GriffinHeidi Klum at the 2024 Grammys
Wearing Valdrin Sahiti.
Gilbert FloresTyla at the 2024 Grammys
Wearing custom Versace.
Axelle/Bauer-GriffinParis Hilton at the 2024 Grammys
Wearing Reem Acra.
Amy SussmanEmily Blunt at the 2024 Golden Globes
Wearing Alexander McQueen.
Jon KopaloffElizabeth Olsen at the 2024 Golden Globes
Wearing Vivienne Westwood.
Gilbert Flores/Golden Globes 2024Andra Day at the 2024 Golden Globes
Wearing Georges Chakra Couture.
Steve GranitzHannah Waddingham at the 2024 Golden Globes
Wearing bespoke Suzanne Neville.
John Salangsang/Golden Globes 2024Kate Beckinsale at the 2024 Golden Globes
Wearing Atelier Zuhra.
Karwai TangRita Ora at British Vogue's 2023 ‘Forces For Change’ party
In what was perhaps her sexiest look yet, Rita's David Koma dress featured floral appliqués to cover much of her modesty while some clever ruching served to subtly disguise her exposed thong (one of the hottest trends of AW23, no less).
Presley AnnHeidi Klum at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala
Never one to shy away from a bold look, the sheer panelling to the side and torso of Heidi's gown contrasted so perfectly with the bold, almost tinsel-like texture of the dress's main body. Creating a fun silhouette, Heidi is ticking every box with this one.
Michael KovacJLo at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala
Undeniably revealing - and even more incredible for it - Jennifer's golden Gucci look offered up not only an exposed bra element but also a brief-baring sheer skirt, showcasing something of a monogrammed knicker moment.
Michael KovacLupita Nyong'o at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala
We're still swooning over this deep maroon Gucci gown, and couldn't imagine anyone who'd wear it better than the beautiful Lupita. She looks so breathtaking we almost didn't notice that dripping diamond necklace. Almost…
Michael KovacStella Maxwell at the 2023 LACMA Art+Film Gala
Another epic sheer look came via model Stella Maxwell, whose black, cut-out gown with sheer inserts and trailing elements was a particularly high fashion take on the revealing trend.
Mike MarslandMolly King at Glamour's 2023 Women of the Year awards
Molly King's subtle sheer detailing on the Glamour Women of the Year awards red carpet is giving us all the early party season fashion inspo we could ever need.
Gareth CattermoleAJ Odudu at Glamour's 2023 Women of the Year awards
We couldn't be more obsessed with AJ's sheer black dress moment at the Glamour Women of the Year awards.
Gareth CattermoleJess Glynne at Glamour's 2023 Women of the Year awards
A full sheer look, Jess Glynne went full throttle for the season's hottest colour trend in this sheer red gown.
Dua Lipa / InstagramDua Lipa in Ibiza, Summer 2023
Dua Lipa, wearing a wispy-like see-through white dress with side button snaps and visible seams, topped off with a pair of thigh-high mesh boots and white lingerie (swimwear?) underneath.
Elsa Hosk / InstagramElsa Hosk wearing Helsa Studio, Summer 2023
Hosk embraced the see-through trend this summer, sharing a snap of herself on Stories during a trip to Wells Studio in LA wearing in an ankle-length, sheer white catsuit with an off-the-shoulder neckline.
jennakristina / InstagramMegan Fox wearing Jean Paul Gaultier
A casual Tuesday night look for Megan, she said it best herself via Instagram, explaining: “before you start angrily typing- those are not my nipples, calm down. They are safely and completely hidden under nipple covers so no worries, we will all live another day without a rip in the space-time continuum.”
Matt Winkelmeyer/GADua Lipa at the Barbie movie LA premiere
Dua's sheer, shimmering chainmail dress worn over a crystal-embellished thong was equal parts refreshing and show-stopping.
Jacopo RauleFlorence Pugh at the Valentino show during Couture PFW
Never one to shy away from a super sheer moment, Florence Pugh wore one of her most epic looks yet to Valentino's Haute Couture autumn/winter 2023 show in Paris.
Arnold JerockiRita Ora at the Azzedine Alaïa show during Couture PFW
Rita Ora ensured all eyes were on her at Alaia’s Paris Couture fashion show in the designer’s autumn/winter 2023 collection.
AKGS / BackgridKendall Jenner in Santa Monica, Summer 2023
One of her most sheer looks to date, Kendall headed out to dinner with Hailey Bieber and Lori Harvey in Santa Monica in June wearing a £70 sheer top by Paloma Wool which she paired with a brown leaher skirt and boots by The Row.
Backgrid/AKGSNicola Peltz-Beckham in Beverly Hills, Summer 2023
Heading on date night with husband Brooklyn, Nicola went for the sheer trend full throttle via this revealing catsuit and a black lingerie set which she paired with knee-high platform boots.
@danixmichelle / InstagramKendall Jenner in Cannes, Summer 2023
Photographed by her stylist Dani Michelle, Kendall took the sheer trend to the next level in Cannes thanks to this David Koma dress from the London designer's autumn/winter 2023 collection. Featuring illusion mesh across the chest, the look relied on two strategically placed red flowers to cover the model's nipples. Do we love it? Undoubtedly. Are we brave enough to try the trend? Tbc on that.
John ShearerGigi Hadid at the Met Gala 2023
Gigi Hadid looked sexy and chic in Givenchy on the Met Gala red carpet.
Kevin Mazur/MG23Rita Ora at the Met Gala 2023
Whilst it was hard to take our eyes off those nails, Rita's sheer Prabal Gurung complete with sheer train was show-stopping.
Theo WargoJanelle Monáe at the Met Gala 2023
Janelle was the star of the show in a large, black-and-white tweed Thom Browne tuxedo suit with mismatched patterns and ornate embellishments and whipped it off to reveal this epic sheer creation beneath.
Lionel HahnZoe Saldana at the 2023 Oscars
The Avatar star wore Cartier's Tressage Cape to Vanity Fair's Oscars after party – and interestingly, evne though it looks like one, it's not even technically a crop top. It's an ethereal metal piece with chain links that looks like sheer fabric, decorated with faceted jewels. Sexy.
Vittorio Zunino CelottoFlorence Pugh in Rome, July 2022
Pugh raised more than a few eyebrows with her nipple-freeing tulle dress at Valentino's Rome couture show, but we're obsessed with this look nearly a year on.
Karwai TangPaloma Elsesser at The Fashion Awards, December 2022
Sheer and gothic, Paloma wore her “model of the year” nomination and her Dilara Fındıkoğlu outfit with pride at the Royal Albert Hall, complete with corset, high-necked transparent shirt and a skirt with an asymmetric look.
Rachpoot/Bauer-GriffinRita Ora out in LA in February, 2023
Needing little more than a simple black, double buckle platform sandal by Santoni and some low-rise briefs to accessorise her sheer feathered gown, Rita Ora provides yet another masterclass on nailing the trend.
Amy SussmanOlivia Rodrigo at the 2023 Grammys
We're obsessed with the stripped-back simplicity of this custom Miu Miu look on Olivia, which revealed an un-fussy black bra and briefs beneath and was the work of super star stylist Danielle Goldberg.
Amy SussmanLiza Koshy at the 2023 Golden Globes
If you're wondering what the ‘whale tail’ trend is… look no further. Revealing a major exposed thong moment on this year's red carpet, Liza's Morphew Atelier gown may be the one to beat for 2023…
Daniele VenturelliJessica Chastain at the 2023 Golden Globes
We cannot get enough of Jessica's Oscar de la Renta gown - particularly the spider-webbed crystal aornment.
Joe Maher/BFC/Getty ImagesRita Ora at the British Fashion Awards 2022
Rita stunned in a sheer Nensi Dojaka gown – and donned gills and bleached brows – as she arrived at the Royal Albert Hall for the 2022 British Fashion Awards.
Dimitrios KambourisEmily Ratajkowski at the W magazine anniversary party
Wearing AW22 Tory Burch, EmRata attended W magazine's 50th birthday party in perhaps her most daring look yet? We could not be more into it.
Kevin Mazur/MG22Vanessa Hudgens at the Met Gala 2022
Vanessa kicked the Met Gala 2022 arrivals off with a lingerie-style sheer gown, designed by Jeremy Scott at Moschino.
GothamGigi Hadid in New York
Gigi Hadid opted for a sheer trouser suit – as opposed to a dress – for her 27th birthday celebrations at Zero Bond in New York. Complete with a sheer corset and sweeping lace coat, this Dion Lee look is possibly one of our favourites to date from the model.
Hollywood To You/Star MaxLizzo
Lizzo wore a floor-length, purple mesh gown by Matthew Reisman to Cardi B's 29th birthday party.
Getty ImagesKendall Jenner at the Met Gala
Kendall Jenner wore a sheer sparkling Givenchy gown inspired by Audrey Hepburn's dress in 'My Fair Lady'.
Getty ImagesZoë Kravitz at the Met Gala
The actor wore a bejewelled sheer gown by Yves Saint Laurent on the Met Gala red carpet.
Getty ImagesIrina Shayk at the Met Gala
Irina Shayk wore a sheer flower-embellished Moschino dress with the most stunning train.
Getty ImagesWinnie Harlow at the Met Gala
Winnie Harlow wears an Iris Van Herpen jumpsuit.
Getty ImagesJulia Garner at the Met Gala
Ozark star Julia Garner wore a 132,240 crystal mesh dress by Stella McCartney.
Getty ImagesMegan Fox wearing Mugler
One of the most talked-about looks of the night, Megan Fox opted for this ultra sheer Mugler dress for the 2021 MTV VMAs – and there's no denying that she looked utterly incredible.
Getty ImagesAdut Akech at the 2021 VMAs
One of our favourite looks of the night, Adut Akech looked phenomenal in this metallic silver chainmail-inspired knitted two-piece, wish an open-weave that was just perfect for the sheer-loving VMAs red carpet.
Getty ImagesCiara at the 2021 VMAs
Ciara chose a similarly sheer number on the VMAs carpet, but her full-length black number gave slightly more coverage thanks to its thicker-woven lace. Cleverly updated for AW21, the bang-on-trend cut-out to the front gave it a more contemporary feel.
Getty ImagesCharli XCX at the 2021 VMAs
Charli XCX is no stranger to a sartorial statement, but this lingerie-inspired dress worn to the MTV VMAs was one of her punchiest yet. Paired with the beehive and sixties makeup, we're v into this look.
Getty ImagesDua Lipa wearing Atelier Versace
Proving that the red carpet is the perfect place for a little sartorial experimentation, Dua Lipa opted for a super sheer Atelier Versace number with cut-out hips at the 2021 Grammys and swiftly flew to the top of best dressed lists.
Rooney Mara wearing Alexander McQueen at the Oscars
Rooney Mara proved the sheer cutaway dress can look refined as she arrived on the Oscars 2020 red carpet.
ShutterstockLily Rose Depp wearing a Chanel dress
Lily Rose Depp turned to a sheer Chanel catsuit for her appearance at the BAFTAs this year. So chic.
Getty ImagesPhoebe Waller-Bridge wearing Armani Privé
Phoebe Waller-Bridge flashed her abs in this netted Armani Privé number.
Getty ImagesKate Middleton in a sheer Alexander McQueen gown
Wearing one of her raciest looks so far, the Duchess arrived at the Royal Variety Performance in a sheer Alexander McQueen gown with a lacy, floral applique overlay.
Kendall Jenner in Schiaparelli
Kendall Jenner opted for a tiered tulle dress by Schiaparelli for the 'Girls Of The Sun (Les Filles Du Soleil)' premiere at Cannes Film Festival this year and we are absolutely here for every inch of it.
Rex FeaturesStella Maxwell at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
For the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show viewing party, Stella looked gorgeous in black lace and little else...
Getty ImagesJ.Lo in a black cut-out sheer dress
Jennifer Lopez, the seemingly unaging queen, rocked up to the Latin Music Billboard Awards wearing this extreme cut-out dress. Lots of flesh on display, but doesn't she look effing incredible?!
Getty ImagesTaraji P. Henson in Reem Acra
To the 2017 SAG Awards, Taraji P. Henson went braless under a stunning sheer Reem Acra spring summer 2017 gown.
Getty ImagesBella Hadid in Christian Dior
At Christian Dior's Haute Couture spring/summer 2017 ball, Bella Hadid wore a completely sheer, blue, diamond-encrusted Dior gown.
Splash NewsBella Hadid in a sheer birthday outfit
Bella Hadid's 20th birthday outfit was definitely one of her riskier looks. The outfit was comprised of a chainmail top and skirt with silver star-shaped nipple pasties fully on show.
Getty ImagesKim Kardashian in a sheer bodysuit dress
Kim nailed the naked dress look wearing this sheer dress and body suit.
Getty ImagesBeyonce wearing Givenchy at the 2015 Met Gala
Queen Bey wowed her many fans in this sheer crystal dress at the 2015 Met Gala. The daring look divided opinion, but one thing's for sure, it certainly got us talking.
Getty ImagesJennifer Lopez in a sheer gown
Proving nearly naked outfits can be the epitome of old-school vintage glamour, Jennifer Lopez makes sheer bejewelled dresses look, well, very classy!
