Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown jumps on 'naked dressing' trend in sheer catsuit
Millie Bobby Brown adopted the naked dressing trend with a twist(Image: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)This season's staple naked dressing trend is proof that fashion's latest obsession isn't a color or pattern, but the art of almost wearing clothes. Besides showcasing skin, it exudes a sense of effortless sensuality—and celebrities are following suit.Some standout naked dressing moments include Margot Robbie's heavily embellished patchwork dress from Armani Privé for the U.K. premiere of her film, "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey," and Lily Allen's sultry black, see-through dress, which she paired with a black thong and no bra.Millie Bobby Brown, on the other hand, adopted the trend but with a twist. Instead of a micro mini or a plunging gown, the 21-year-old actress opted for a knitted cut-out catsuit for her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on December 7.READ MORE: Millie Bobby Brown reveals her real name in hilarious moment with Stranger Things co-starREAD MORE: Millie Bobby Brown opens up about filming 'intense' scenes with David HarbourThe sleek catsuit featured a swooping scoop neckline and full-length tights crafted from a knit fabric with tiny cutouts. Underneath, the mom-of-one opted for a set of high-waisted knickers.To complement her sheer look, Millie accessorized with a black waist belt, matching patent stilettos, and wore her cherry-cola hair down in glossy waves while sporting a natural, neutral makeup look punctuated with brown lips.The sleek catsuit featured a swooping scoop neckline and full-length tights crafted from a knit fabric with tiny cutouts(Image: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images)When did the naked dressing trend become popular?Harper's Bazaar reported that in 1998, Sex and the City "christened the naked dress, giving a name to a category of garments that leave very little to the imagination."But this style of ensemble had been around for decades. Marilyn Monroe donned her famous nude-colored, crystal-embellished sheath to sing "Happy Birthday" to JFK.In the 2000s, Halle Berry wore her iconic maroon Elie Saab outfit featuring a mesh top and floral appliqué at the 2022 Oscars.Rihanna, on the other hand, donned a sheer, crystal-embellished Adam Selman column dress in 2014, the magazine added.The naked dressing style has now become a staple on red carpets, particularly gaining in popularity this year. Harper's Bazaar further touted 2025 as the "year of the naked dress."What other celebrities have embraced the naked dressing trend?This year, Margot Robbie, Greta Lee, Dakota Johnson, Mia Goth, Sydney Sweeney, Julia Fox, and Sabrina Carpenter are among the major celebrities to adopt the trend on red carpets.Dakota Johnson is one celebrity who has expressed her fondness for the trend, addressing claims that some of her fashion choices might be perceived as "too sexy."Johnson, in collaboration with her stylist Kate Young, has adopted the sheer 'naked dress' trend with taste, allowing the look to accentuate her natural beauty and create a statement."Sometimes those dresses look good on me. But there are also some we've tried on that didn't look good at all. It depends on the shape, the finish, the color, and everything else. So if I find a beautiful dress that I feel comfortable in, of course, I want to wear it! And it's fun to wear a sexy dress," Johnson told Vogue Germany.
