The fashion world is embracing one of its most risqué trends yet – naked dressing.
Naked dressing usually refers to an ensemble made of predominantly sheer, transparent or flesh-toned fabric that creates the illusion of nudity.
The Met Gala was flooded with celebrities, from Gigi Hadid to Kendall Jenner and Kate Moss, embracing the trend.
But now fashion fanatics are embracing the look in their everyday lives to attend anything from weddings to business conferences.
Just last week, bride Dominique Elissa went viral for exposing her nipples in a sheer wedding dress in a video.
The health and wellbeing entrepreneur, who boasts more than 301,000 followers on Instagram, opted for the Lilou gown by designer J Andreatta, which was crafted from intricate lace that left little to the imagination.
Many praised the 'beautiful dress,' with one fan adding: 'I think she looks gorgeous.'
But others were less complimentary, as one shared: 'Imagine a man wearing his wedding suit and just casually showing his plums.'
Another added: 'I think the dress is beautiful but I can't imagine my parents and grandparents and in-laws seeing my nipples lol.'
The fashion world is embracing one of its most risqué trends yet - naked dressing. Pictured: Gigi Hadid at the Met Gala 2026
The Met Gala was flooded with celebrities - from Kendall Jenner (left) and Kate Moss (right) - embracing the trend
And a third said: 'My wife walks down aisle wearing that I'm no longer getting married. No shot.'
Elissa isn't the only one to embrace the unconventional trend.
Last week, pharmacist Jennifer Epstein, from Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, told the Wall Street Journal that her husband was left speechless over her sheer outfit.
She wore a sheer black lace dress that showcased her underwear to dinner with her spouse, who later asked: 'Where is the rest of your outfit?'
But the 43-year-old told the outlet: 'It feels empowering. It's a modern kind of feminism that embraces self assurance and femininity on your own terms.'
So how can you master naked dressing without making a fashion faux pas?
The Daily Mail has now spoken to fashion stylist Liz Teich, who is known online as The New York Stylist, to weigh in on the divisive trend.
She believes that the look can definitely be done 'tastefully,' having seen so much of it while recently styling a bride at Kleinfeld's in NYC.
Bride Dominique Elissa opted for the Lilou gown (pictured) by designer J. Andreatta for her celebrations
It was crafted from intricate lace that left little to the imagination - and it proved to be a divisive choice
Of the bridal gowns, the expert explained: 'Many dresses feature skin-toned mesh panels that appear like skin while still providing coverage.
'Some had a lot of sparkle, almost reminiscent of a Britney Spears 'Oops, I Did It Again' outfit.
'However, they incorporated a better mix of materials so they don't look like a costume and can actually be quite elegant, especially for pictures.'
Turning her attention to how wedding guests can pull off the bold look, Teich shared: 'Mesh panels can work well [on a dress], but I'd personally recommend opting for them on the bottom of a skirt, shoulders, or back so as not to compete with the bride or, worse, look inappropriate.
'Obviously no one would attempt showing up as 'naked' as someone like Chappell Roan was recently on the red carpet but I would be mindful not to wear anything you wouldn't want say, the bride's grandmother being appalled at!'
She continued: 'If your dress does have quite a bit of skin showing, I'd opt for some interesting undergarments like a corset or triangle bra for more coverage.'
'I would be mindful not to wear anything you wouldn't want say, the bride's grandmother being appalled at!' Teich said, after referencing Chappell Roan's daring dress at the Grammys 2026
Many have been bold enough to want to pull off the look during their everyday – but there is a way to execute it with precision, according to Teich.
The fashionista explained: 'For daytime, I much prefer to be, for lack of a better word, though still on trend: demure.
'I love a sheer silk top as a jacket or over camisole, or even over a bra for evening. A mesh panel on a skirt is a great way to achieve this for daytime without looking, well, naked.'
But Teich did issue a word of warning as she shared: 'When it comes to mesh or anything sheer, I much prefer to opt for silk or silk organza.
'So much of what you see for this trend is actually synthetic and could not only be itchy, but it can also be terrible for the environment and not last as long in your wardrobe.'

By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2026-08-06 01:36:02 | Updated at 2026-08-06 09:07:44
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