Naked dresses are definitely having a moment. In fact, during Sunday’s 2023 Oscars red carpet (and the after-parties that followed!), sheer everything emerged as one of the biggest trends of the night.

Rihanna—who was nominated for Best Original Song—arrived in a mesh-and-leather Alaïa dress that accentuated her growing baby bump. Meanwhile, fellow Best Original Song nominee Lady Gaga chose a black Versace ball gown with a sheer paneled corset. The glamorous long-sleeve dress is a standout from the couture house’s fall/winter 2023 collection, which showed in Milan just three days before the Oscars. And we’re completely obsessed!

Rihanna in Alaïa

Lady Gaga in Versace

If you, too, are living for these looks but don’t have the $$$ for a designer gown (hi, same), have no fear! So many of your favorite brands are putting their spin on the nearly naked trend—and we’ve rounded up the best options below. Keep scrolling for wearable (and more affordable!) versions of this red carpet staple.

Barely There Cocktail Dresses for Your Next Night Out

Meshki Samira

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Lulus Amazed by You Ruched Sleeveless Bodycon Midi Dress

Boohoo Kourtney Kardashian Barker Mesh Maxi Dress

ASOS Amy Lynn Maxi Dress

Remi x Revolve Jamie Midi Dress

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Beach Bunny Champagne Nights Mesh Dress

This trend is ideal for a night out on the town, so it’s no surprise that your faves also stepped out in gorgeous sheer looks for the Oscars after-party circuit. From Emily Ratajkowski in Feben and Sabrina Carpenter in Paco Rabanne to Ciara in Dundas and Emma Chamberlain in custom Knwls, the always iconic Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet was extremely naked this year.

Emily Ratajkowski in Feben

Sabrina Carpenter in Paco Rabanne

Ciara in Dundas

Emma Chamberlain in Custom Knwls

This is not just a nighttime thing though! The naked dress—and more casual iterations of the look—can also work for dinner dates or daytime activities. Whether you want to go bold with next to nothing underneath, style it with a black bra and matching underwear, wear it over a skin-colored slip dress, or even wear it over a swimsuit for a beach day, we found a super-sheer piece you’ll love for every occasion. (Oh, and if you’re feeling a bit intimidated about styling these babies, just check out our roundup of the best undergarments for difficult dresses.)

More Sheer Styles That Are Oh So Chic

Sami Miro Vintage Denim Patch Mesh Bodysuit

Skims Jelly Sheer Rhinestone Dress

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Steve Madden Charlize

Auteur Stevie Dress

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Good American Sparkle ’90s Slip Dress

Self-Portrait Hotfix Long-Sleeve Crystal Fishnet Top

Hanna Flanagan is an associate shopping editor at Cosmopolitan, sharing her recommendations for everything from denim and eye creams to coffee mugs and silk sheets. Before joining Cosmopolitan, she wrote fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content at People (so, yes, she’s basically a professional product tester at this point). Follow her on Instagram for photos of Timothée Chalamet and #OOTD mirror pics. 

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