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See the Evolution of the Naked Dress in 37 Photos

When you look that good, of course.

Headshot of Natalie MatthewsBy Natalie Matthews
Evolution of the Naked Dress
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Kate Moss, Rihanna and Marilyn Monroe are all part of the storied tradition of wearing a "naked dress"—you know, those dresses that show off not one of their assets but all of their bodies. Here, we celebrate some of the world's most fearless female celebs in all their body-baring glory. (WARNING: NSFW!)

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Vu Ngoc Anh at the 2018 Cannes Film Festival

Red carpet, Fashion model, Carpet, Dress, Clothing, Premiere, Fashion, Flooring, Shoulder, Hairstyle,
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Cara Delevingne at the Valerian Mexico City Premiere in 2017

Fashion model, Clothing, Dress, Fashion, Cocktail dress, Shoulder, Hairstyle, Carpet, Haute couture, Premiere,
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Jada Pinkett Smith at the 2015 Latin Grammy Awards

Jada Pinkett Smith Naked Dress
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Miley Cyrus at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards

Clothing, Thigh, Leg, Fashion, Human leg, Footwear, Carpet, Joint, Fashion model, Muscle,
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Khloé Kardashian Out with Kendall Jenner

Clothing, Arm, Leg, Shoulder, Dress, Human leg, Joint, White, Formal wear, Style,
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Jennifer Lopez at Her 46th Birthday at 1Oak in Southampton, NY

Clothing, Dress, Little black dress, Shoulder, Cocktail dress, Fashion, Joint, Leg, Brown hair, Fashion model,
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Jessica Stam at the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation 2nd Annual Saint-Tropez Gala

Clothing, Fashion, Leg, Thigh, Fashion model, Blond, Lingerie, Bikini, Navel, Human leg,
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the Versace Couture Show

Fashion model, Clothing, Dress, Leg, Fashion, Beauty, Thigh, Model, Gown, Shoulder,
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In Atelier Versace.

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Lady Gaga Shopping in London

Clothing, Fashion model, Dress, Fashion, Footwear, High heels, Leg, See-through clothing, Mail, Tights,
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Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards

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Jennifer Lopez at the 2015 Met Gala

Red carpet, Carpet, Clothing, Flooring, Gown, Dress, Event, Premiere, Abdomen, Trunk,
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Beyoncé at the 2015 Met Gala

Clothing, Nose, Human, Mouth, Human body, Human leg, Red, Pink, Flooring, Fashion,
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Kim Kardashian at the 2015 Met Gala

Red carpet, Carpet, Gown, Dress, Flooring, Clothing, Fashion, Fashion model, Haute couture, Premiere,
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Paris Hilton at Charbel Zoe Haute Couture Store Launch in L.A.

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Kim Kardashian at the Balenciaga Fall 2015 Show

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Kim Kardashian at the Lanvin Fall 2015 Show

Outerwear, Fashion, Suit, Blond, Event, Fashion design, Coat, Overcoat, Trench coat, Jacket,
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Rita Ora at the 2015 'Vanity Fair' Oscars After Party

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Irina Shayk at the 2015 'Vanity Fair' Oscars After Party

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Bleona Qereti at the 2014 American Music Awards

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Rihanna at the 2014 amfAR Inspiration Dinner in Los Angeles

Clothing, Fashion model, Beauty, Fashion, Dress, Shoulder, Formal wear, Leg, Gown, Fashion design,
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Get a closer look at Rihanna's Tom Ford gown here.

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