The Most Naked Outfits From MTV VMAs Of All Time

When it comes to the red carpet at the MTV VMAs, the skin is in. From ultra plunging necklines to sexy sheer skirts, no outfit is too bold or revealing for the wildest night of music.

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Case in point? Rose McGowan, who turned heads and dropped jaws in this fully see-through gown and bare thong as she attended the 1998 awards ceremony with Marilyn Manson.

“There were those kinds of looks on the runway at the time, but I think she was the person who took it from the runway to the red carpet,” designer Maja Hanson, who created the revealing ensemble, told Vidak For Congress Style exclusively in 2020. .

“I don’t remember anyone doing it for her. Other people have worn similar things since then, but she was the first to really have that ‘wow’ moment.”

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Amber Rose later channeled McGowan’s iconic look with this Laurel DeWitt draped necklace in 2014.

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Who can forget Lil’ Kim’s 1999 purple embellished jumpsuit and matching nipple paste? No wonder Diana Ross couldn’t resist the temptation to feel once.

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Megan Fox stole the show at the 2020 VMAs in her nearly naked Mugler dress and intoxicated thong. We’re pretty sure her boyfriend, Machine Gun Kelly, was a fan.

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When Britney Spears took off her suit mid-performance in 2000, viewers briefly thought she might be naked underneath. In reality, she was wearing this embellished nude bra top and pants. Talk about a sparkling striptease!

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From the scarf that was boldly worn as a halter top to the denim skirt that was so short it could technically qualify as a belt, everything about Christina Aguilera’s outfit at the 2002 VMAs was “dirty.”

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Mother Monster as a mermaid? At the 2013 awards, Lady Gaga stripped down to this seashell string bikini as she performed “Applause.”

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Indeed, can’t be tamed: Miley Cyrus dressed up as an S&M chandelier in this custom Versace gown — which essentially amounted to silver suspenders, matching thigh-high boots, and a crystal loincloth — when she hosted the 2015 VMAs.

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In 2021, Jennifer Lopez got all tied up in a David Koma crop top and mini skirt set.

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Ciara “leveled up” the nude dress trend in this embellished, super-sheer Givenchy in 2013.

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Rita Ora left little to the imagination in 2018 in this barely there black Jean Paul Gaultier dress.

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It’s Charlie, honey! Charli XCX dared to uncover in 2021 in a translucent black lace look from Shawna Wu.

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In 2004, Brooke Hogan let it all go in this bedazzled bikini top and matching mesh maxi skirt.

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In 2018, Blac Chyna gave viewers a crush in this pink chainmail Laurel DeWitt bra and skirt combo, complete with peekaboo thong.

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Ashanti appeared in 2021 in this sexy, strappy Michael Costello number with just a half skirt.

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Nicki Minaj showed her “great shape” at the 2018 VMAs in a nude thong bodysuit and full sheer skirt from Off-White.

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Normani gave viewers a little extra motivation to hit the gym in 2019 when she showed off her enviable abs in this crystal-covered Nicolas Jebran dress.

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Heidi Klum said “Auf wiedersehen” to undergarments in this golden Dundas dress in 2017.

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Jennifer Lopez showed off her famous curves in the silver Charbel Zoe in 2014.

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The 2020 VMAs may have been a more low-key affair due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but thanks to Miley Cyrus and her see-through mirror-embellished Mugler gown and matching gloves, the red carpet still felt like a party.

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