21 Of The Most Iconic Celebrity Naked Dress Moments, Ranked

It’s no secret by now that the popular “naked dress” is trending — after all, the “Free the Nipple” movement is one of our most anticipated fashion trends of fall 2023, and the #NakedDress hashtag has over 9 million views on TikTok. The naked dress is a sexy, daring fashion choice that can leave you baring as much (or as little) skin as you want, and it’s become popular as a way to speak out against the over-sexualization of women’s bodies. “Celebrating the female form through clothes is a way for the wearer to reclaim their power and freedom,” fashion designer LaQuan Smith tells Elle. “It is very topical in this moment when women are fighting for their rights.”

The naked dress trend is far from new, though — they’ve been worn by celebs on the red carpet and performance stages for decades, and it’s high time we took a look at the popular naked dress in all of its iterations. Today we’re ranking 21 iconic celebrity naked dress moments based on overall wearability, tastefulness, and whether we can see the dress standing the test of time. We love naked dresses that are elegant, sexy, and still leave a bit to the imagination. Naked dresses that look too offbeat or clearly show mismatched undergarments, on the other hand, aren’t totally our cup of tea. As the naked dress swiftly steps forward in the fashion scene, it’s only natural to look to the red carpet for inspo, but trust us — not every celebrity-worn naked dress is inspo-worthy.