Sheer Beauty: Provocative Peekaboo Dresses

By Instyle
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

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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 

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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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Britney Spears

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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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Cate Blanchett 

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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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