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As Dua Lipa jumps on The Naked Dress bandwagon at Barbie premiere, the best of the trend

From Florence Pugh’s Valentino dress, to Emily Ratajkowski’s fishnet gown, the transparent fashion trend continues to reign supreme on the red carpet.

Dua Lipa at the premiere of Barbie, she wore a near-naked chainmail dress.  (Getty Images)
Dua Lipa caused quite the stir at the Barbie premiere, arriving on the pink carpet in a near-naked chainmail dress. (Getty Images)

Dua Lipa made something of a style statement last night rocking up to the Barbie premiere in a nearly naked chainmail dress.

The Don't Start Now star, 27, stars in the long-awaited film as Mermaid Barbie - and last night's outfit was the perfect tribute to her on-screen character.

Appearing alongside other cast members, including Margot Robbie, the singer commanded attention on the pink carpet in a body-skimming, see-through dress, which sparkled in the sun.

The peek-a-boo gown featured a plunging scooped neckline and a low back, but it was the transparent nature of the dress that really got fans talking.

Dua Lipa at the premiere of Barbie, looking incredible in a shimmering gown. (Getty Images)
Dua Lipa looked incredible in the shimmering gown. (Getty Images)
Dua Lipa at the Barbie premiere, she wore a thong under the sheer dress. (Getty Images)
Dua Lipa wore a thong under the sheer dress. (Getty Images)

The Naked Dress trend

Dua Lipa isn't the only celebrity to put their own take on 'The Naked Dress' trend that has swept across Hollywood in recent years.

Whether it's a see-through showstopper, with stylish underwear taking centre stage, or an ice skater-style sheer number with strategically placed embellishments, big-name brands from Valentino to Mugler have been hot on the trend.

From Florence Pugh’s nipple-bearing Valentino gown, to Emily Ratajkowski’s fishnet dress, the nearly naked fashion trend has reigned supreme on the red carpet.

Read more: Florence Pugh fierce in another see-through dress - a year after iconic 'free the nipple' moment - Yahoo Life UK, 7-min read

You can't escape the nearly naked dress trend on the red carpet in 2023. (Getty Images)
You can't escape the nearly naked dress trend on the red carpet right now. (Getty Images)

Best barely-there celebrity looks

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum dressed to impress at the world premiere for the highly anticipated second instalment of James Cameron’s Avatar in a figure-hugging, one shoulder gown.

The structured, yet flowing, ethereal dress was a real trompe l’oeil as the several layers of shimmering semi-sheer fabric made it seem as if Klum was covered in water – and nothing else.

Heidi Klum at the Avatar 2: The Way of Water Premiere in December 2022
Heidi Klum at the Avatar 2: The Way of Water Premiere in December. (Getty Images)

Florence Pugh

Florence Pugh's nipple-bearing Valentino number caused such a stir on social media, that the actor felt compelled to speak out about the furore. "Listen, I knew when I wore that incredible Valentino dress that there was no way there wouldn’t be a commentary on it," Pugh wrote on Instagram.

"What’s been interesting to watch and witness is just how easy it is for men to totally destroy a woman’s body, publicly, proudly, for everyone to see," she continued. "What’s more concerning is…. Why are you so scared of breasts? Small? Large? Left? Right? Only one? Maybe none?" she added. "What. Is. So. Terrifying."

Florence Pugh at the Valentino Haute Couture fashion show in July. (Getty Images)
Florence Pugh at the Valentino Haute Couture fashion show in July. (Getty Images)

Megan Fox

A seasoned purveyor of the nearly naked trend, Megan Fox revealed her honed figure beneath her Christian Siriano netted dress in November 2022.

Megan Fox at the GQ Men of the Year Party 2022 in November.
Megan Fox at the GQ Men of the Year Party 2022 in November. (Getty Images)

Heidi Klum

Heidi Klum slipped out of her impressive worm costume at her annual Halloween party and left little to the imagination in a nude, sheer body suit, with strategically placed gems.

Heidi Klum at her 21st Annual Halloween Party in October
Heidi Klum at her 21st Annual Halloween Party in October. (Getty Images)

Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o wowed fans at the Tony Awards earlier this year, rocking up to the red carpet in a naked-look, custom breastplate.

The actor, 40, looked incredible in the skintight silver garment which Pakistani artist and fashion designer Misha Japanwala created for Nyong'o moulded from her own body.

Lupita Nyong'o attended the Tony Awards in a custom breast plate. (Getty Images)
Lupita Nyong'o attended the Tony Awards in a custom breast plate. (Getty Images)

Kendall Jenner

Not one to shy away from revealing a little skin, Kendall Jenner's LACMA red carpet outfit was one of most unusual 'naked' dresses yet. Fans just couldn't get their heads around the central 'pause button' style detail at the midriff of the Burç Akyol dress.

Kendall Jenner at the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala in November.
Kendall Jenner at the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala in November. (Getty Images)

Emily Ratajkowski

Emily Ratajkowski took Revenge Dressing to the next level in a glittering fishnet gown after she confirmed she was single following rumours that her husband, and father of her child, had been unfaithful.

Emily Ratajkowski at the W Magazine 50th Anniversary party in October. (Getty Images)
Emily Ratajkowski at the W Magazine 50th Anniversary party in October. (Getty Images)

Hailey Bieber

Just because you're showing a bit more skin, doesn't mean you can't still do demure. Case in point: Hailey Bieber's subtly naked dress at a Tiffany & Co. event in October last year.

Hailey Bieber at a Tiffany & Co. launch in October
Hailey Bieber at a Tiffany & Co. launch in October. (Getty Images)

Kate Moss

Nearly naked dresses were synonymous with Kate Moss during the Nineties. But the esteemed model swapped slip dresses for swooping necklines in this glittering sheer dress last year.

Kate Moss at the Diet Coke 40th Birthday celebration in November.
Kate Moss at the Diet Coke 40th Birthday celebration in November. (Getty Images)

Rita Ora

With such an unusual beauty look (complete with fin-style prosthetics) it would be easy to overlook Rita Ora's sheer Nensi Dojaka look for The Fashion Awardsn 2022.

Rita Ora at The Fashion Awards 2022 in December.
Rita Ora at The Fashion Awards 2022 in December. (Getty Images)

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde did a gothic take on the nearly naked trend at the People's Choice Awards in December, taking a leaf out of 'Miss Flo's book in a nipple-bearing number.

Olivia Wilde at the 2022 People's Choice Awards in December. (Getty Images)
Olivia Wilde at the 2022 People's Choice Awards in December. (Getty Images)

Watch: Jessica Chastain defends Florence Pugh's sheer Valentino gown