2025 became the year sheer fashion took over Hollywood’s biggest stages.
From the Met Gala to Paris Fashion Week, celebrities ditched traditional red carpet rules in favor of barely-there gowns, crystal-covered designs, and lace that left little to imagination.
These weren’t wardrobe malfunctions—they were carefully crafted statements about confidence, body autonomy, and pushing boundaries.
Here’s how Hollywood’s brightest stars embraced skin-baring style throughout the year, sparking conversations about fashion, feminism, and personal expression.
Sydney Sweeney’s Shimmering Statement
Sydney Sweeney made waves at Variety’s Power of Women event in Los Angeles wearing a floor-length silver gown that merged elegance with edge.
The “Euphoria” star’s dress featured sheer fabric with soft draping at the waist, subtly revealing her figure beneath metallic sheen. Sweeney kept accessories minimal, styling her blonde hair in a sleek, side-parted bob that let the gown speak for itself.
Sharon Stone offered her endorsement on the carpet, praising Sweeney’s confidence.
It’s OK to use what mama gave you.
Met Gala Moments That Stopped Traffic
Kylie Jenner’s Dramatic Entrance
Kylie Jenner arrived at the 2025 Met Gala wearing a sheer corset gown with plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. The look nodded to the night’s “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” theme through sculpted structure and refined detailing.
She kept her neck bare and accessorized with statement earrings, a three-ring ear cuff, long sheer black gloves, and a large stone ring. Her hair was pulled back into a slicked-back bun, completing the streamlined aesthetic.
Halle Berry’s LaQuan Smith Masterpiece
Halle Berry delivered one of the night’s most memorable looks in a sheer striped LaQuan Smith gown featuring a plunging neckline and trailing circle train.
She paired the gown with a cropped black blazer and black veil fascinator, adding a diamond Cartier statement necklace and matching drop earrings. Berry wore her hair in a neat bun, finishing with dark smoky eye makeup and matte nude lip.
In her caption, Berry thanked LaQuan Smith for designing a gown that “rose to meet the depth and strength of this year’s theme.”
Jenna Ortega’s Emmy Risk That Paid Off
Jenna Ortega stepped onto the red carpet at the 2025 Emmy Awards wearing an ornate, jewel-encrusted Givenchy look that quickly became one of the night’s most talked-about outfits.
The jeweled top was paired with a sleek black skirt featuring thigh-high slit, keeping focus on intricate gemstones across her torso. The “Wednesday” star trusted precise placement of oversized gems, according to her stylist Enrique Melendez.
She actually was like, ‘Enrique, I’m not worried about a slip, but I want to be respectful to the academy.’
Melendez added context about the bold choice.
It was our first time doing something this kind of revealing at all.
Paris Fashion Week’s Boldest Moments
Heidi Klum’s Unexpected Edge
Heidi Klum attended the Vetements Spring/Summer 2026 show during Paris Fashion Week alongside her daughter, Leni Klum.
The supermodel arrived in an oversized, menswear-inspired double-breasted wool coat that skimmed the floor, leaning into Vetements’ signature approach to deconstructed tailoring. Klum added unexpected edge with silver grills.
She later joked about the look in an interview, calling it “a super easygoing, kind of easy dress,” and has long defended bold fashion choices as extension of her personality.
Naomi Watts’ Valentino Vision
Naomi Watts left little to imagination at the red carpet premiere of “All’s Fair” at Maison de La Chimie in Paris on October 21, 2025.
Watts wore black lace long-sleeve turtleneck top featuring dramatic cutout running from neckline to waist. She paired the sheer piece with high-waisted midi skirt with three-layer hem from Valentino spring 2025 couture collection.
She added tailored finish with suit coat draped over her shoulders, detailed with contrasting white lapel and bow accent.
Award Season’s Sheer Takeover
Olivia Wilde’s Vanity Fair Moment
Olivia Wilde stepped out at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party wearing completely sheer white gown from Chloé’s spring 2025 collection.
The flowy design featured delicate embroidered detailing, plunging neckline, and soft ruffled trim along bodice and hem. The “Don’t Worry Darling” director skipped a top entirely, opting for coordinating white briefs beneath see-through gown.
She accessorized with gold seashell-shaped clutch and silver pendant necklace, wearing her hair in loose waves with smoky eye makeup and nude lip.
Paris Hilton’s Crystal-Studded Vision
Paris Hilton arrived at the 2025 Pre-Grammy Gala in fully sheer, crystal-studded gown. The high-neck, long-sleeve design featured strong shoulder pads and thousands of shimmering embellishments that caught light from every angle.
She paired the look with pointed black heels and diamond drop earrings, styling her hair in high ponytail and finishing with bronzy glam.
Designer Collaborations Making Headlines
Dakota Johnson in Gucci Lace
Dakota Johnson attended the Kering Foundation’s 2025 Caring for Women Dinner wearing daring sheer lace gown from Gucci.
Her long-sleeve black dress featured intricate floral lace from high neckline down to sweeping train, revealing black bra and matching underwear beneath embroidered design.
The “Fifty Shades of Grey” star styled the look with elegant updo and soft parted bangs, adding emerald drop earrings. She completed ensemble with dark eye makeup that complemented her light blue eyes.
Margot Robbie’s Armani Privé Beadwork
Margot Robbie attended the London premiere of “Big Bold Beautiful Journey” wearing bejeweled Armani Privé gown from spring 2025 couture collection.
The sheer base was covered in intricate beadwork forming floral and paisley motifs across length of dress. The figure-hugging design featured dramatically low back accented by delicate crystal straps.
The “Barbie” star styled her hair in sleek updo and kept accessories minimal.
Birthday Suit Statements
Jessica Simpson’s 45th Celebration
Jessica Simpson celebrated her 45th birthday wearing sheer, crystal-embellished dress during night out at Château Marmont.
The figure-hugging look featured nude-toned base layered with shimmering beaded strands across dress. She styled the sheer number with satin black coat draped over her shoulders.
Simpson completed ensemble with sparkling choker necklace, silver platform heels, and coordinating black-and-silver clutch.
Demi Moore’s Custom Gucci
Demi Moore attended season two premiere of “Landman” wearing daring custom Gucci jumpsuit on her 63rd birthday.
The sheer black look featured delicate lace throughout fabric and deep plunging neckline. She styled jumpsuit with emerald statement earrings, natural makeup, and loose waves.
Moore later marked the moment on Instagram with playful caption.
Thank you @gucci for this birthday suit 😉.
Street Style Goes Sheer
Brooks Nader stepped out in sleek, sheer-forward look while out in New York City.
The model wore black sheer turtleneck top paired with black mini skirt, layering outfit with fitted black blazer worn open over see-through fabric. She finished look with sheer black tights and pointed heels.
Festival Fashion Pushes Boundaries
Miley Cyrus attended Tribeca Film Festival wearing daring crystal-covered sheer dress.
The “Flowers” singer wore plunging net gown embellished with intricate crystal detailing, revealing nude-toned base underneath. Soft fringe along hem added movement as she walked carpet.
She layered look with matching fringe jacket and accessorized with cream-colored clutch featuring gold face design. Cyrus styled her hair in loose, old-Hollywood waves.
Cyrus later shared on Instagram that the night was “emotional, deep, fun & fabulous.”
The takeaway? Sheer fashion in 2025 wasn’t about shock value—it was about choice, confidence, and reclaiming narratives around women’s bodies in public spaces.