The most naked Met Gala red carpet looks of all time

It’s the biggest night of the fashion calendar. But judging from previous years, we’re set to see more revealing and skin-baring gowns.

The Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala, also known as the Met Ball, is famous for daring and unpredictable fashions and themes, but there’s one constant: skin-baring, “naked” dresses.

In honour of the Met Gala 2019 on Monday, May 6, we’re taking a look at the best nearly-nude versions of all time.

CHER | 1974

Call it fashion foreshadowing — 45 years ago the legendary songstress donned a feathered Bob Mackie creation that ended up inspiring many a Kardashian in years to come. One word: iconic. Picture: Ron Galella/WireImage

Jennifer Lopez | 2015

Side boob became so last season after J.Lo’s side-butt moment in fiery Atelier Versace. The skin-tight, sequin dragon design nodded to the ‘China: Through the Looking Glass’ theme. Picture: Getty

KENDALL JENNER | 2017

The supermodel’s La Perla Haute Couture slip was embellished with 85,000 hand-placed crystals — and paired with an exposed matching thong. ‘It’s pretty sexual but, yeah, it’s cool,’ she told Allure. Picture: Getty Images

BELLA HADID | 2017

The supermodel stepped out in a skin-tight Alexander Wang catsuit with so much me-ow factor that Hadid had to be sewn into it before the ball. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

HALLE BERRY | 2017

More catwoman vibes here: The Oscar winner’s jumpsuit-gown hybrid by Atelier Versace accentuated her assets. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

BEYONCE | 2015

Bow down, b**ches: Queen Bey was the last star to arrive to the red carpet, and this sheer Givenchy Haute Couture showstopper was totally worth the wait. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

MADONNA | 2016

The Material Girl’s bondage-style Givenchy ensemble exposed just about everything. Picture: Larry Busacca/Getty Images

‘My dress at the Met Ball was a political statement as well as a fashion statement,’ she wrote on Instagram. Picture: Larry Busacca/Getty Images

CARA DELEVINGNE | 2018

Despite the lattice panels of this Dior Haute Couture gown, Delevingne made a cheeky play on the modest ‘Catholic Imagination’ dress code with long sleeves and a face-covering crown mask. Picture: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images/AFP

KIM KARDASHIAN WEST | 2015

The booty-ful bombshell admitted on Instagram that she was inspired by Cher’s 1974 look (above) with this custom Roberto Cavalli by Peter Dundas masterpiece. Picture: Getty

ANJA RUBIK | 2012

This skimpy Anthony Vaccarello sheath was sliced and diced all in the right places. Picture: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

MARC JACOBS | 2012

This Commes des Garcons tunic — worn over white boxers and accessorised with pilgrim shoes and a man purse — stole the spotlight despite Jacobs’ insistence that ‘It’s just a lace dress.’ Picture: Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images

NICOLE KIDMAN | 2003

Here’s how to free the nipple and look classy at the same time: Kidman in a glistening Gucci by Tom Ford throwback. Picture: Mark Mainz/Getty Images

RITA ORA | 2016

The British singer ruffled feathers in a cut-out Vera Wang frock with peekaboo skin. Picture: Larry Busacca/Getty Images

VALERIE MONROE | 1997

The Fulcrum Gallery designer busted out in what just might be the most revealing Met Gala ensemble to date. Picture: Ron Galella/WireImage

This article originally appeared on The NY Post and was reproduced with permission