Clothing Optional: ‘Naked’ Dresses Dominate Milan Fashion Week – 5 to Shop Now
Dominating every red-carpet event and officially taking over Milan Fashion Week, ‘naked dressing’ is this season’s stand-out trend. From sheer fabrics to dramatic cut-outs, to plunging backs and necklines, designers across the Milan runways embraced ‘clothing optional’ designs. Meanwhile, stars including Margot Robbie, Bella Hadid, and Chappell Roan have all recently been spotted in barely-there looks.
It’s not just celebrities and the fashion world embracing the ‘naked’ aesthetic; shoppers are clearly taking an interest. Google searches for ‘backless dress’ have skyrocketed by +4300%, while interest in ‘sheer dress’ has jumped +488%, and ‘cut out dress’ is up +256%. The trend is also exploding across social platforms, with Pinterest searches for ‘sheer dress’ rising +550% and TikTok demand for ‘skin dress’ soaring by +1000%.
If you want to tap into this daring trend without going full red carpet, these stylish high-street options offer a wearable (and affordable) take, priced from highest to lowest.
Combining classic ribbed fabric with sheer lace inserts, this dress captures the trend in a way that feels modern yet understated.
Grey Lurex Long Sleeve Maxi Beach Dress
Sheer fabrics and shimmering lurex combine to create a dramatic yet effortless look, perfect layered over a slip for evening occasions or holiday styling.
AX Paris Black Lace Keyhole Neck Midi Dress
The keyhole neckline adds a subtle flash of skin while keeping the overall silhouette refined. A wearable entry point for anyone experimenting with the barely-there aesthetic.
South Beach Black Cut-Out Bandeau Maxi Dress
A sleek bandeau silhouette paired with a statement cut-out waist detail gives this dress instant runway appeal. Style with minimal heels and simple jewellery to let the bold shape do the talking.
Silence + Noise Billie Diamante Halter Dress
A halter neckline and shimmering embellishments give this piece a red carpet-inspired edge.
From subtle lace panels to daring cut-outs, naked dressing proves that sometimes the most powerful style statements come from showing a little more skin.