People who became the talk of the town for wearing revealing outfits at the Oscar Awards ceremony

The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. There has been a heated discussion about it these days.

While it is common to see transparent dresses at the 'Vanity Fair' party held after the Oscars, it is quite rare to see such body-revealing fashion at the main Academy Awards ceremony. Nevertheless, some veteran stars have boldly worn such gowns on this prestigious stage throughout the past.

The undisputed pioneer of this sexy fashion art is the famous singer Cher. She attended the 1988 Academy Awards to receive the Best Actress award for the film 'Moonstruck', dressed in a controversial and historic outfit designed by Bob Mackie. Her bold step served as a great inspiration for other actresses to bring such fashion to the red carpet in the future.

Before this year's Academy Awards, scheduled for Sunday, March 15, 2026, it is worth looking back at such memorable transparent dress designs that have graced the red carpet throughout history. Over time, leading global fashion brands like Gucci, Dior, Alexander McQueen, Versace, Elie Saab, Bottega Veneta, and Armani Privé have created spectacular transparent dresses for Oscar winners, nominees, and presenters.

Many popular stars graced the red carpet with these styles in various years. In 2001, Björk appeared in Marjan Pejoski's famous swan dress, while in 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow adorned the Oscar stage in an Alexander McQueen gown, and Halle Berry in an Elie Saab creation. Notably, Halle Berry wore another transparent Elie Saab dress in 2003. Subsequently, Charlize Theron showcased her fashion in a Gucci design in 2004, and Cate Blanchett in an Armani Privé gown in 2014.

Additionally, Jennifer Aniston in an Atelier Versace gown in 2015, Jennifer Lawrence in a Dior creation in 2016, and Nicole Kidman in an Armani Privé gown in 2017 further advanced this art of transparent dressing. More recently, in 2023, Lady Gaga showcased her allure on the Oscars red carpet in a black transparent gown designed by Versace, and Rihanna in a Bottega Veneta creation.