And this year's ARIA 'frock shock' award goes to . . . Bonnie Anderson

THE ARIA Awards have had their fair share of hits and misses in terms of fashion over the years, but this risque number takes the cake for 2013.

THE ARIA Awards have had their fair share of hits and misses in terms of fashion over the years, but this risque frock takes the cake for 2013.

Bonnie Anderson, winner of the first series of Australia's Got Talent in 2007, stepped onto the black carpet at The Star in this super sheer black number, causing onlookers to do a double-take.

From behind, the daring dress left little to the imagination.

The beautiful @BonnieAnderson_ in a bold black ensemble! #arias pic.twitter.com/hEzrhCm85c

— Take 40 (@take40) December 1, 2013

The Raise the Bar singer, who took out the talent show at just 12 years old, teamed the see-through Dior skirt with a backless adorned body suit. Very cheeky indeed.

Bonnie Anderson arrives at the 27th Annual ARIA Awards 2013 at the Star. Picture: Getty Images

Another dubious dress choice was former Voice contestant Sarah De Bono, who seemed to be doing her best Little Mermaid impression in this sparkly vintage number.

Sarah De Bono looks like a combination of a mirrorball and a mermaid. Getty Images

As for this year's Big Brother winner Tim Dormer, apparently he missed the 'smart' dress code.

From the @BBAU9 house to the #ARIAs Black Carpet. @tahanylew @timdormer @jadealbany at the #TwitterMirror pic.twitter.com/8XtCbhxnTD

— ARIA (@ARIA_Official) December 1, 2013

Aussie DJ and producer Alison Wonderland stepped out in this grungy ensemble, looking a tad too Lady Gaga for our liking.

From the boots to the dog collar necklace, what was Alison Wonderland thinking? Picture: Getty

The jury is out on this red tutu-esque Stephen Khalil dress worn by Samantha Jade.

Is Samantha Jade rocking the head-to-toe red on the black carpet? Getty Images

Kiwi-born singer-songwriter Lorde doing her best Wednesday Addams impression.

Lorde delivered her first Australian television performance at the ARIAs. Picture: Getty Images

The chart-topper took to the stage to perform her hit single Team and delivered a powerful but fairly terrifying performance. Hard to believe she's only 17.

Lorde performs during the 27th Annual ARIA Awards. Picture: Getty Images

Interesting outfit choice by songwriter Emma Louise who wore this royal blue pantsuit.

Emma Louise was was nominated for Best Female Artist at this year's ARIAs. Picture: Getty Images

MTV host Kate Peck did something special with her hair for the evening.

Kate Peck channelling Elvis with this 'do at the ARIA Awards. Picture: Getty Images

Best dressed has got to go to Triple J's Tom and Alex, who arrived dressed as a CD of themselves. Brilliant.

Triple J's Tom Ballard and Alex Dyson pose with Jessica Mauboy. Picture: Getty Images

Special mention must go to this guy, Christian Wilkins, who is the teenage son of Richard Wilkins. Peacocking at its very best right there.

Christian Wilkins dons a lime suit to the 2013 ARIA Awards. Picture: Getty Images