The 2025 MTV VMAs Red Carpet Explodes: Stars Show Off Their Bodies in Bold See-Through Dresses – Who Shocked the Most? These Are the Outfits That Made Everyone Talk and Social Media Explode with Memes|KF
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The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards turned into a fashion playground, with several of the biggest celebrities in Hollywood serving drama and dazzle with their bold red carpet outfits.
From sculptural silhouettes to delicate lace designs, the sheer dress was the sartorial star of the evening when the A-listers hit the scene at the UBS Arena in New York on Sunday, September 7, to celebrate the year’s biggest achievements in music.
The music wasn’t the only thing making waves at the 2025 VMAs — considering the racy dresses hit high notes of their own. Tate McRae notably turned heads when she posed for photos at the soiree, wearing a stunning see-through floor-length gown that left little to the imagination.
The singer switched up her look from 2024 after donning a daring black lace Roberto Cavalli mini dress paired with black pumps.
Keep scrolling to see the stars in sheer dresses taking over the 2025 MTV VMAs:
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Tate McRae
Tate McRae opted for an ethereal number, stepping out in a revealing white gown with a flowing fabric that exposed her underwear as well as a bodice featuring a bra-like top.
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Zara Larsson
Zara Larsson rocked her eye-catching red carpet look with a shimmering pastel-toned mini dress that was adorned with sparkling fringe and vibrant floral appliques.
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Gabby Windey
Former Bachelorette Gabby Windey was a vision in her figure-hugging lace design that gave a peek at her matching thong bottoms.
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Nikki Glaser
Nikki Glaser dropped jaws in a sheer black dress with a plunging neckline and choker-inspired fabric, adding extra flair with sparkling accessories.
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Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter was the epitome of old Hollywood glamour in her bombshell red dress paired with a feather boa that seemed to be a nod to her collab with Taylor Swift on The Life of a Showgirl.
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Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson kept the trend going by rocking a sultry layered black dress that flashed serious skin.
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Melissa Gorga
Melissa Gorga joined the sheer squad with an embellished black crop top and skirt set designed by Natalie De’banco.
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Sevyn Streeter
Sevyn Streeter gave her sheer look extra pizzazz with fur sleeves and a long, flowing train while flaunting her curves in the eye-catching ensemble.
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Olandria Carthen
Olandria Carthen stepped away from Love Island and stole the show at the VMAs, tagging Matthew Reisman as the designer behind her racy “freakum dress” with matching red gloves.
