When it comes to attention-grabbing clothes, nothing comes close to the naked dress. It's the opposite of subtle, with no room to hide, and demands attention no matter the setting (usually, a red carpet or awards show). This summer, in particular, the naked dress has become a celebrity favorite, spotted in early May on Gigi Hadid at the Met Gala and continuing to create buzz with Kaia Gerber's Valentino number on her press tour for The Shards. And its frequent appearance has us thinking: should we invest in naked dresses too?
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Photo: BlayzenPhotos/BACKGRIDWhile there's no denying that the style is intimidating and not necessarily the most IRL-appropriate, runways like Saint Lauren and Zimmermann prove that naked dressing doesn't have to be reserved for summer, or even a red carpet. The key is to go for sheer, but not too sheer; beaded embellishments or lace help the overall vibe feel more fashion, rather than full-frontal. If the thought of wearing a naked dress alone feels too scary, just add layers—they'll also keep you warm during the colder season. Just take a look at the all/Winter 2026 runways for inspiration, where see-through lace numbers underneath fur coats and leather bombers.
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Zimmermann FW26 // Spotlight LaunchmetricsAhead, we've rounded up the runway-inspired naked dresses to add to your fall wardrobe. We guarantee you'll be able to wear these throughout the year and well into summer 2027.
Shop Naked Dresses:
Ronny Kobo Nelli Dress
Sid Neigum Lace Triple Loop Knit Dress
Banahot Francisca Mini Dress
Dilara Findikoglu Cold Morning lace-trimmed sheer tulle mini dress
Dôen Florente Dress
The Park Ramya Dress
Siedres Tallula Dress
The New Arrivals by Ilkyaz Ozel Evelyn Dress
Jaded London 3/4 Lace Sleeve Dress
