Is Sheer the New Black? 11 Times Braless Celebs Bared It All

Kim Kardashian, Rihanna and Miley Cyrus have all rocked the look

By McKenna Aiello Sep 09, 2016 10:19 PMTags
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Killer confidence? Check. Daring fashion sense? A must. Nipple ring? Couldn't hurt. 

If you're interested in ditching the bra while strutting your stuff in public, those three things appear to be the vital ingredients in achieving Hollywood's latest trend. Kim Kardashian most recently rocked the head-turning look during New York Fashion Week, batting not even a single eyelash when photog's couldn't help but catch the E! reality star nearly in the buff. 

Kardashian isn't the only star who's opted for the sensationally sheer look. Everyone from Rihanna to Miley Cyrus and even Dakota Fanning have tested the waters when it comes to freeing the nipple. We've rounded up 11 celebrities who've bared it all, and don't worry, they're still SFW:

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Kim Kardashian: The 35-year-old mother of two celebrated the end of a successful kickoff to New York Fashion Week with yet another sheer ensemble while stepping out in the Big Apple.

Kim left little to the imagination in a completely see-through mesh body suit paired with military-inspired cargo pants, strappy nude heels, and the signature denim jacket from husband Kanye West's collection she's been rocking lately.  

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Kendall Jenner: It's no secret the supermodel has one of the world's most enviable bodies, so why not show off what she's working with? Not to mention $2,000 nipple ring that's made quite a few starring guest roles in her impressive wardrobe. 

"I don't really see what the big deal is with going braless! I think it's cool and I really just don't care! It's sexy, it's comfortable and I'm cool with my breasts! That's it!" Kendall shared on her website.

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Rihanna: There's nothing the "Love On the Brain" songstress could do wrong, including her decision to step out with her assets on full display. The 28-year-old pop and R&B star stepped out in New York City donning a semi-sheer moss green lace dress that exposed her nipple and a pair of high-waisted black underwear. She paired the look with white and green lace-up boots and a silver purse.

This if far from the first, nor the last, time we'll be seeing Rihanna get provocative. But she pulls it off like no one else, and for that we applaud her. 

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Scout Willis: The au naturel beauty has never shied away from using her body to campaign against gender inequality and the double standard surrounding the censorship of women's bodies.

And if you think this look is particularly racy, get this: Last summer, the 25-year-old walked around the streets of New York City totally topless to protest Instagram's nudity rules. You go, girl.

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Bella HadidTaking a page out of BFF Kendall Jenner's guidebook, the flawless beauty exposed her nipple piercing in a sheer Balmain dress while attending the 2015 Vogue Paris Fashion Week party in Paris. 

Wearing a super-sexy black dress that featured expertly placed cutouts (one sudden move and who knows what might have slipped free), the 19-year-old model showed off the tiny piece of silver jewelry on her right breast. 

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Miley Cyrus: Everyone's favorite wild child has taken it all off quite a few times, and that's perfectly alright.

At the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival, Miley proved that she really can't be tamed in her white mesh dress paired with barely-there nipple pasties. The "We Can't Stop" singer is all about body positivity, so why knock it 'till you try it?

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Irina Shayk: At the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, the brunette bombshell's pasties and underwear were clearly visible through the sheer Roberto Cavalli gown she wore to the red carpet premiere of The Search.

As a bikini and lingerie model, she knows a thing or two about avoiding a full-fledged wardrobe malfunction. Irina shows just enough to make a statement without being overtly scandalous.

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Dakota Fanning: The former child star proved she's not such a little girl anymore, stepping out in NYC wearing denim shorts and a slinky white top that exposed her nipples.

Let us not forget that it's perfectly legal to go topless in Manhattan, so the 21-year-old had every right to opt for a simple tank while out and about on a warm summer day.

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Kourtney Kardashian: While celebrating her younger sis Kendall's birthday, Kourt stunned in a black satin jacket worn over a tie-up lace corset top. 

But when the mother of three's chic coat fell to the side, it was revealed that the E! stunner went sans bra for the outing. Hot mama alert! 

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Ashley Tisdale: The High School Musical alum made light of her choice to rock nothing but nipple pasties, which were visible under her sheer black top, at the Hollywood premiere of Mother's Day.

Ashley later addressed the fashion faux pas, writing on Instagram, "When you're feelin yourself but your Gel Petals wanna steal the show #dying #notmynipples #freethenipplecover." Like we said, confidence is key. 

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Paris Hilton: The heiress-turned-DJ suffered a bit more than just your average wardrobe malfunction while out clubbing in Milan last year.  

Paris appeared unfazed by the indecent nip slip though, maintaining her smolder to snap photos before swiftly readjusting the mini dress's black panels and plunging neck line to cover her chest.