Sheer Beauty: Provocative Peekaboo Dresses
From Beyonce to J.Lo to Kim Kardashian, here are some of the greatest sheer dresses to made a statement on the red carpet.
Kristen Stewart
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
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
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
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
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
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
The supermodel channeled her inner goddess while wearing this ethereal dress.
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Taylor Swift
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
Nicole Kidman spotlighted her perfect form in this fall 2013 Oscar de la Renta stunner.
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Jessica Chastain
This peekaboo Mario Schwab number looked flawless on Jessica Chastain at the 2012 Tony Awards.
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Julianne Hough
The actress turned to Jenny Packham for her gorgeous flowing gown at the 65th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Irina Shayk
The model wore a seductive Atelier Versace dress to the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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Gwyneth Paltrow
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
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
The model was all laced up in this sheer black gown.
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Katy Perry
Katy Perry was a red carpet dream in a nude Zuhair Murad dress dripping with elegant beading.
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Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson often rocks Versace on the red carpet--and this one didn't disappoint.
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Jennifer Lopez
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
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
The rapper slipped into a barely there Emilio Pucci dress at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Britney Spears
Ever the provocateur, Britney Spears donned this scandalous (but chic!) Dolce & Gabbana dress at the 2001 VMAs.
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Kim Kardashian
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
How to accessorize a nude gown with over-the-top embellishments? Simple nude pumps, of course.
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Cate Blanchett
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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Rihanna
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
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
The beauty eclipsed other guests at the 2014 Latin Grammy Awards in this Ecliptica gown.