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Sheer Beauty: Provocative Peekaboo Dresses

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Updated May 06, 2015 @ 2:30 pm
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From Beyonce to J.Lo to Kim Kardashian, here are some of the greatest sheer dresses to made a statement on the red carpet.

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Kristen Stewart

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Kristen Stewart wore a Preen long-sleeve white lace floral frock to the Thirst Project’s seventh annual Thirst Gala. The sheer design was red carpet-ready with a nude underlay.

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Kate Upton

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For her 24th birthday celebration, Upton donned a completely sheer gown that left little to the imagination, with a few well-placed stars and sparkles. The blonde bombshell wore a Wolford body suit underneath.

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Charli XCX

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While structured waves added a touch of old-Hollywood glamour, Charli XCX's see-through gown at the 2014 Billboard Women in Music Luncheon kept the singer's look thoroughly modern. 

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Selena Gomez 

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It was an occasion worthy of donning outrageous looks, and Selena Gomez opted for a nude dress with metallic fringe at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards.

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Beyoncé

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All jaws dropped at the 2015 Met Gala when Beyoncé made her red carpet appearance in a barely there Givenchy gown. 

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Jennifer Lawrence 

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Sure, many dresses look pretty at first glance, but it took a full 360-degree turn to witness the beautiful sheer paneling on Jennifer Lawrence's dress at the 2014 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. 

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Heidi Klum 

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The supermodel channeled her inner goddess while wearing this ethereal dress.

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Taylor Swift

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Leave it to Zuhair Murad to outfit Taylor Swift in a stunning floor-length gown with metallic embroidery at the 2012 Grammy Awards. 

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Nicole Kidman

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Nicole Kidman spotlighted her perfect form in this fall 2013 Oscar de la Renta stunner. 

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Jessica Chastain 

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This peekaboo Mario Schwab number looked flawless on Jessica Chastain at the 2012 Tony Awards. 

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Julianne Hough 

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The actress turned to Jenny Packham for her gorgeous flowing gown at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

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 Irina Shayk 

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The model wore a seductive Atelier Versace dress to the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Gwyneth Paltrow demonstrates why she's a fashion muse in this one-shoulder dress at the 2010 Laureus World Sports Awards in Abu Dhabi.

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Miley Cyrus 

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Miley Cyrus was the ultimate red-carpet rebel in her body-hugging Marc Jacobs dress at the 2014 Met Gala.

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Cara Delevingne 

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The model was all laced up in this sheer black gown.

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Katy Perry 

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Katy Perry was a red carpet dream in a nude Zuhair Murad dress dripping with elegant beading.

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Kate Hudson often rocks Versace on the red carpet--and this one didn't disappoint.

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Jennifer Lopez 

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Jennifer Lopez has a close relationship with designer Zuhair Murad, so it's no surprise she opted for this glowing dress at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.

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Kristen Stewart 

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The Twilight star looked exceptionally elegant in this seductive Zuhair Murad gown with sheer embroidery and a corseted top at the 2012 premiere of Breaking Dawn.

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Iggy Azalea 

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The rapper slipped into a barely there Emilio Pucci dress at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. 

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Ever the provocateur, Britney Spears donned this scandalous (but chic!) Dolce & Gabbana dress at the 2001 VMAs.

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Kim Kardashian

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Mrs. Kanye West lived up to her role as a fashion It girl in this Roberto Cavalli dress at the 2015 Met Gala.

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Cameron Diaz 

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How to accessorize a nude gown with over-the-top embellishments? Simple nude pumps, of course. 

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Mr. Armani brought elegance to the sheer trend with the Armani Prive gown that Cate Blanchett wore at the 2014 Oscars. 

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Ciara

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Ciara selected feather-embellished Givenchy for the 2013 MTV VMAs. 

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Rihanna 

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The star accepted her 2014 CFDA Fashion Icon Award in a provocative Adam Selman dress covered in Swarovski crystals.

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Paris Hilton 

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Though tame in comparison to the nude dresses some of our favorite stars have worn on the red carpet, this number still revealed some of Paris Hilton's greatest assets. 

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Roselyn Sánchez

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The beauty eclipsed other guests at the 2014 Latin Grammy Awards in this Ecliptica gown.

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1 of 28 Kristen Stewart
2 of 28 Kate Upton
3 of 28 Charli XCX
4 of 28 Selena Gomez 
5 of 28 Beyoncé
6 of 28 Jennifer Lawrence 
7 of 28 Heidi Klum 
8 of 28 Taylor Swift
9 of 28 Nicole Kidman
10 of 28 Jessica Chastain 
11 of 28 Julianne Hough 
12 of 28  Irina Shayk 
13 of 28 Gwyneth Paltrow
14 of 28 Miley Cyrus 
15 of 28 Cara Delevingne 
16 of 28 Katy Perry 
17 of 28 Kate Hudson 
18 of 28 Jennifer Lopez 
19 of 28 Kristen Stewart 
20 of 28 Iggy Azalea 
21 of 28 Britney Spears
22 of 28 Kim Kardashian
23 of 28 Cameron Diaz 
24 of 28 Cate Blanchett