The Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala, also known as the Met Ball, is famous for daring and unpredictable fashions and themes, but there’s one constant: skin-baring, “naked” dresses. In honor of the Met Gala 2019 on Monday, May 6, we’re taking a look at the best nearly-nude versions of all time. Cher | 1974 Call …
The Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala, also known as the Met Ball, is famous for daring and unpredictable fashions and themes, but there’s one constant: skin-baring, “naked” dresses. In honor of the Met Gala 2019 on Monday, May 6, we’re taking a look at the best nearly-nude versions of all time.
Cher | 1974
Call it fashion foreshadowing: More than 30 years ago, the legendary songstress donned a feathered Bob Mackie creation that ended up inspiring many a Kardashian in years to come. One word: iconic.WireImage
Jennifer Lopez | 2015
Side boob became so last season after J.Lo’s side-butt moment in fiery Atelier Versace. The skin-tight, sequin dragon design nodded to the “China: Through the Looking Glass” theme.Getty Images
Kendall Jenner | 2017
The supermodel’s La Perla Haute Couture slip was embellished with 85,000 hand-placed crystals — and paired with an exposed matching thong. “It’s pretty sexual but, yeah, it’s cool,” she told Allure.Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
Bella Hadid | 2017
The supermodel stepped out in a skintight Alexander Wang catsuit with so much me-ow factor that Hadid had to be sewn into it before the ball.Getty Images
Halle Berry | 2017
More catwoman vibes here: The Oscar winner’s jumpsuit-gown hybrid by Atelier Versace accentuated her assets.Getty Images
Beyonce | 2015
Bow down, b–ches: Queen Bey was the last star to arrive to the red carpet, and this sheer Givenchy Haute Couture showstopper was totally worth the wait.FilmMagic
Madonna | 2016
The Material Girl’s bondage-style Givenchy ensemble exposed just about everything. “My dress at the Met Ball was a political statement as well as a fashion statement,” she wrote on Instagram.Getty Images
Cara Delevingne | 2018
Despite the lattice panels of this Dior Haute Couture gown, Delevingne made a cheeky play on the modest “Catholic Imagination” dress code with long sleeves and a face-covering crown mask.Getty Images
Kim Kardashian West | 2015
The booty-ful bombshell admitted on Instagram that she was inspired by Cher’s 1974 look (above) with this custom Roberto Cavalli by Peter Dundas masterpiece.Getty Images
Valerie Monroe | 1997
The Fulcrum Gallery designer busted out in what just might be the most revealing (and questionable) Met Gala ensemble to date.WireImage
Anja Rubik | 2012
This skimpy Anthony Vaccarello sheath was sliced and diced all in the right places. Hip bone chic, anyone?WireImage
Marc Jacobs | 2012
This gender-bending Commes des Garcons tunic — worn over white boxers and accessorized with pilgrim shoes and a man purse — stole the spotlight despite Jacobs’ insistence that “It’s just a lace dress.”WireImage
Nicole Kidman | 2003
Here’s how to free the nipple and look classy at the same time: Kidman in a glistening Gucci by Tom Ford throwback.Getty Images
Rita Ora | 2016
The British singer ruffled feathers in a cutout Vera Wang frock with peekaboo skin.FilmMagic
Emily Ratajkowski | 2019
Was it campy? Nah. Sexy? Heck yes. Add this custom Dundas look to the list of stars inspired by Cher’s amazing 1974 moment (above).Getty Images for The Met Museum/
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