Dua Lipa's Best Sheer & "Naked Dress" Red-Carpet Looks

The "naked dress" trend — sheer, illusion and see-through gowns — has produced some of Dua Lipa's most talked-about red-carpet fashion moments. This is the curated fashion edit: sheer-panel gowns, mesh overlays and illusion designs, every look in HD and linked to its full photo set. (Editorial fashion coverage — all images advertiser-safe.)

1. YSL Libre & Beauty Campaign

Dua Lipa wears a flowing black sheer shirt unbuttoned at the collar, showcasing minimal jewelry with subtle ear piercings. The close-up portrait captures her against a soft, muted pink-toned backdrop with atmospheric haze, emphasizing her direct gaze and natural makeup. Long dark hair frames her face as she leans slightly toward the camera in a contemplative pose.

2. Strapless Gown & Black And White Stripes

Dua Lipa stands in profile against a gradient purple-to-pink backdrop, wearing a striking black and white striped strapless gown with a sheer latticed skirt. Her posture is poised and elegant, with one hand resting naturally at her side, and her dark hair is styled sleekly away from her face. The dramatic architectural sheer panels of the skirt create bold vertical lines that extend to the floor, paired with black strappy heels.

3. Performance & Stage Presence

Dua Lipa commands center stage with striking reddish-brown hair, her gaze directed toward the camera with confident intensity. She wears a black sheer mesh long-sleeve top layered over a studded leather corset, creating a bold contrast. Backing dancers in matching dark studded outfits flank her on either side, slightly out of focus against a moody blue-tinted stage backdrop.

4. Blue Sequined Jacket & Sheer Paneling

Shot in profile-facing angle against a dark textured wall backdrop, Dua Lipa wears a striking cobalt blue sequined jacket with sheer striped paneling across the torso and sleeves. Her long dark hair falls straight past her shoulders, and she accessorizes with a delicate crystal-embellished choker. The side-angle framing emphasizes the jacket's dimensional texture and plunging neckline detail.

5. Blue Sequin Dress & Side Profile

A striking side-profile pose captures the singer in a cobalt-blue sequined gown with sheer, textured paneling along the back and sleeves. Her long black hair flows past her shoulders as she gazes toward the camera with a composed expression, while the fitted silhouette and strategic cutouts showcase the dress's intricate beadwork under event lighting.

6. Blue Sequin Gown & Tropical Backdrop

Dua Lipa stands against a lush backdrop of tropical palm fronds in a striking cobalt-blue sequined gown featuring a deep V-neckline and sheer paneled sleeves. She wears a delicate diamond pendant necklace and multiple rings, with her long dark hair cascading past her shoulders. Her gaze is directed slightly upward and to the side, creating an elegant, contemplative pose framed by the verdant greenery surrounding her.

7. Met Gala 2024 & Black Mesh Outfit

Dua Lipa wears a dramatic black wrap-style top with sheer mesh panels and layered textures, paired with matching black mesh pants featuring intricate cutout detailing. Her long burgundy waves frame her face as she poses directly toward the camera against a lush green ivy backdrop, with a simple pendant necklace adding understated elegance to the edgy ensemble.

8. Black Feathered Cape & Sheer Lace

Dua Lipa strides down the runway in a bold black ensemble featuring a dramatic feathered shoulder cape and sheer lace pants with an ornate patterned overlay, her deep burgundy hair striking against the seafoam green carpet. The architectural silhouette is anchored by a structured black corset-style top, while an flowing black train extends behind her, creating a sweeping, theatrical effect. Her direct gaze and confident posture command the space surrounded by formal attendees in the elegant venue.

9. Black Corset Dress & Met Gala 2024

Dua Lipa walks the red carpet in a striking black sheer ensemble featuring a structured corset-style bodice with dramatic ruching and a plunging neckline, paired with high-waisted sheer black skirt accented by voluminous feathered detailing at the hem. Her burgundy hair cascades over her shoulders as she commands the carpet with a direct, confident gaze. Dotted mesh sleeves and layered texturing throughout the look create depth and dimension against the softly lit venue backdrop.

10. Black Gown & Sheer Cape

Dua Lipa commands the blue carpet in a dramatic black gown featuring a voluminous sheer cape trailing behind her. The plunging neckline and high-slit silhouette showcase the gown's architectural design, while her composed stance centers the frame against the backdrop of white floral arrangements and a starlit blue carpet.

11. Black Beaded Gown & Feathered Dress

Dua Lipa stands poised on the blue carpet in an ornate black beaded gown featuring feathered detailing and sheer panels, complemented by dramatic eye makeup and an intricate headpiece. She poses beside a companion in a tailored double-breasted black suit, with towering white floral installations and photographer crowds framing the glamorous backdrop. The close-up captures the refined elegance of the formal event styling, with careful attention to her accessories and the interplay of textures in her ensemble.

12. Black Feathered Stole & Sheer Lace Gown

Dua Lipa strikes a dramatic pose in a sheer black lace gown layered beneath a voluminous black feathered stole, her burgundy hair and bold makeup commands attention in this indoor candid moment. She stands alongside a companion in formal black-tie attire as guests mingle in the softly lit background. The composition captures her mid-stride, showcasing the intricate beading details of her dress and the theatrical scale of her feathered outerwear.

For more red-carpet fashion see the red carpet gallery, or her most show-stopping red carpet looks for the full carpet edit.