Talk about a big reveal.
Fashion’s new LBD – a date-night staple – is totally transparent. Stripped of fussy and unnecessary lining, the evening essential now exposes…sexy underwear.
In recent months, celebrities from Naomi Watts and Dua Lipa to Addison Rae have dazzled on the red carpet in a variety of brief-baring LBDs. Their see-through maxi gowns are made of stretchy lace and embellished knits.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the look is sheer romance.
Most daring of all is Lauren Sánchez, the fiancée of Jeff Bezos. While in Milan to celebrate her boo’s 60th birthday, the 54-year-old helicopter pilot Instagrammed a dramatic photo of herself clad in a Dolce & Gabbana logo mesh sheath over a black bra and thong. A day later, the fearless fashionista pulled up to the Italian brand’s party in a corseted body stocking.
Rita Ora, meanwhile, has made transparency her trademark. Over the years, the body-positive artist has worn more than a dozen filmy numbers. She even wore a racy Tom Ford white lace wedding gown to marry filmmaker Taika Waititi in 2022.
In the mood for seduction? Here’s a look at eight stars rocking the new style, along with links to shop similar designer dresses and chic skivvies.
Dakota Johnson
GC ImagesThe “Madame Web” star hosted Saturday Night Live last month, then hit the legendary after-party in a vintage sequined and hand-beaded Alaïa dress topped with a feathered Saint Laurent bolero.
St. Agni crocheted tencel tank dress, $320 at Moda Operandi
“Rhythm of Desire” Italian brief, $105 at AubadeLauren Sánchez
GC ImagesThe future Mrs. Bezos showcased her roller-coaster curves in a corseted Dolce & Gabbana dress at a party hosted by the brand. Her son, Nikko, made his runway debut at the house’s menswear show.
Lace corset dress, $4,845 at Dolce & Gabbana
“Pretty Flowers” panties, $18 at IntimissimiNaomi Watts
Getty ImagesWatts embodies Babe Paley, famous for her old-world elegance, in FX’s new “Feud: Capote vs. The Swans” series. In real life, the actor exudes modern sophistication in a Hedi Slimane for Celine slip.
Oséree twist dress, $340 at Far Fetch
Simone Pérèle“Karma” geometric lace boyshorts, $55 at Bergdorf Goodman
Rita Ora
GC ImagesThe singer, songwriter, actress and trendsetter turned heads at the Alaïa spring 2024 haute couture show in a high-neck floral mesh maxi dress, worn over glamorous granny panties.
House of Aamalace maxi dress, $980 at Saks
SkimsSeamless Sculpt mid-waist brief, $32 at Net-A-Porter
Addison Rae
WireImageLaced into an alluring Roberto Cavalli backless and sideless gown, the “Obsessed” singer, songwriter, actor, and influential TikTok star wowed at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Michael Lo Sordo“Tash” open-back dress, $1,290 at Net-A-Porter
Rose lace bodysuit, $248 at Fleur du MalHannah Waddingham
FilmMagicShe can sing, dance, act and pose. Multi-talented Waddingham wowed on the Golden Globes red carpet in a corseted confection, then went on to scoop an award for her role in the hit “Ted Lasso” series.
Lace bustier maxi dress, $695 at Patbo
Chantelle soft stretch cheekini brief, $20 at Bergdorf Goodman
Dua Lipa
WireImageThe sultry hitmaker, whose “New Rules” music video has racked up more than 3 billion views on YouTube, sizzled in a Chanel gown over a lace catsuit at the Academy Museum Gala.
MISBHVmaxi dress, $787 at Far Fetch
Inamore “Ares” lace catsuit, $155 at Wolf and Badger
Rosalía
Getty ImagesAfter winning Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album for “Motomami” in 2022, the Spanish singer-songwriter wowed at the Latin Grammys in a shimmering gown with a train.
Rabannefloral lace maxi dress, $765 at Mytheresa
“Never Say Never” Balconette bra, $110 and hottie lowrise boyshort, $40, both at Cosabella