Okay fashion lovers let's talk about the Oscars after-parties because the dresses were definitely making a statement and maybe not always with a lot of fabric! It seems like the "naked fashion" trend was in full swing at events like the Vanity Fair party . Celebs were really going for that "barely there" look and some definitely turned heads.
Sheer Lace Daring Cutouts and Strategically Placed Hair: Decoding the Naked Fashion Trend on the Red Carpet
Olivia Wilde for example rocked a super sheer embroidered lace dress by Chloé. It was basically a fancy negligee with delicate lace and some pretty metal details. Julia Fox as usual took things to another level. She showed up in a completely see-through wrap dress. It looked like the only things covering her were some cleverly placed hair extensions! Talk about bold.
Doja Cat also went all in on the naked vibe. She actually performed at the Oscars in what seemed like just diamonds and not much else. Then for the Vanity Fair party she changed into a custom Balmain gown but it was still all about showing skin. This dress was strapless covered in gold fringes and inspired by an Oscar statue but definitely celebrating the female form in a very exposed way. Balmain said 39 artisans worked for over 3450 hours on it. That's dedication to barely-there fashion!
Kendall Jenner also joined the see-through squad in a vintage 1992 Mugler dress. It was black lace made of rubber. Even "White Lotus" actor Leslie Bibb went for a nude-sparkle look. So yeah naked was definitely the memo for some.
From Runways to Red Carpets: Why is Naked Fashion Trending and Is it Really New?
You might be thinking "Naked fashion? Is this a new thing?" Well not really. Madeline Hirsch from InStyle Fashion says this trend has been around for years. It started on runways but it is really fueled by celebs on red carpets. Stars and stylists just can't seem to get enough of it. Hirsch points out that in 2025 sheer lace is super popular maybe because bohemian style is back in a big way. And while the Oscars ceremony itself usually sees more traditional gowns the after-parties are where the naked trend really pops.
Hirsch explains the after-parties are more relaxed. It is the time for celebs to unwind and let loose a bit. "Next-to-naked dressing matches that energy" she says. It's like saying "Okay awards show is done now let's have some fun and show some skin."
Not Everyone's a Fan: Melissa Rivers Declares "I'm So Over It. Completely. Full Stop!"
Of course not everyone is loving the naked trend. Melissa Rivers fashion commentator and daughter of the late Joan Rivers is definitely not a fan. She said "Let’s be real — this is not a new trend. ‘Naked fashion’ rears its ugly head every few years almost like clockwork. But this year? It was exceptionally bad. Honestly I’m so over it. Completely. Full stop!” Melissa is clearly not shy about her opinion. It sounds like for her less is definitely not more when it comes to fashion.
Why the Fascination with Barely-There Fashion? Body Positivity or Just Shock Value?
This whole naked dress thing does raise some interesting questions. Why are we so obsessed with seeing bare skin on the red carpet? Is it about body positivity celebrating different shapes and sizes? Or is it more about pushing boundaries and getting attention? Maybe it is a mix of both. Some might see it as empowering women owning their bodies and feeling confident. Others might think it is just a way to get photographed and talked about. Whatever the reason naked fashion is definitely a conversation starter and it is not going away anytime soon at least not on the after-party scene.
Celebrity Looks Embracing the Naked Fashion Trend at the 2025 Oscar After-Parties:
- Olivia Wilde: Sheer embroidered lace negligee by Chloé
- Julia Fox: See-through wrap dress by Dilara Findikoglu
- Doja Cat: Custom Balmain strapless gown with fringes and hand-threaded glass beads
- Kendall Jenner: Vintage 1992 Mugler black rubber lace dress
- Leslie Bibb: Nude-sparkle look
- Megan Thee Stallion: Olive-green sheer gown with feathers and nipple pasties
- Zoe Kravitz: Sheer dress from Saint Laurent
- Emily Ratajkowski: Sheer dress from Ludovic de Saint Sernin