2023 VMAs
Celebs Painted The 2023 VMAs Nude With The Naked-Dress Trend

The pink carpet has never been saucier.

by Adrianne Reece
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In sheer fabrics we trust. At the 2023 VMAs, celebrities’ soft spot for low-cut, nipple-freeing gowns reigned supreme. Here are some barely-there ‘fits that should've won a Moon Person.

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Doja Cat

Yes, Doja Cat — you have our attention. The rapper’s currently in her spooky (yet slightly controversial) era, so she was destined to wear this spiderweb-inspired dress from Monse.

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Doechii

There’s stunning, then there’s Hall of Fame iconic. TDE’s own Doechii belongs in the latter category, as her loose-fitting sequin look from Dsquared2 won the night— and my heart.

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Nelly Furtado

What an icon. Nelly Furtado’s promising career revival not only brought new ears to her infectious catalog, but encouraged new eyes to fawn over this backless Dundas dress.

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Selena Gomez

Oh, she ate. After an eight-year hiatus from the ceremony, Selena Gomez returned with one statement: This beaded, cherry-red number from Oscar de la Renta was meant for her.

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JT

Similar to Doechii, JT’s ‘pretty in pink’ look belongs in the Hall of Fame. The rapper, who is something of a fashion maestro, wore a Mirror Palais corset fresh off the runway.

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Tinashe

This adds new meaning to her breezy 333 track, “X.” Tinashe tapped into her inner Lil’ Kim (yes, that legendary purple look) with this sheer stunner from Stella McCartney.

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Megan Thee Stallion

Now, this is some real hot girl sh*t. Megan Thee Stallion was one of many celebrities to set the mesh tone. The rapper wore a custom boudoir-inspired gem from Brandon Blackwood.

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Nicki Minaj

Clearly, Barbie’s blushed-pink repertoire rubbed off of Nicki Minaj. Or in this case, the bridal Harajuku barbie. The rapper affirmed her doll crown in this Dolce & Gabbana look.

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Flo Milli

Flo Milli, the star you are. The charismatic rapper continued her love letter to Y2K-fashion with this two-piece stunner from Area’s RE23 collection.

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Karol G

A classic sheer number? Yes, please. Karol G tapped this body-baring ‘fit from Ashi Studio’s to prove that nude everything will always be a moment.

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