Nude Illusion Dresses Are Back on the Red Carpet—and About to Take Over Summer 2026

Nude Illusion Dresses Are Back on the Red Carpet—and About to Take Over Summer 2026

Sheer panels, skin-tone mesh, and optical illusions ruled the Met Gala steps, and now they’re shaping summer 2026’s biggest trend.

The Naked Dress Trend Gets an Unexpected Makeover on the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet

The naked dress trend is a fixture at the Met Gala red carpet, but the 2026 edition declared normal naked dresses are out. This is the new naked dress.

See who went nearly naked at the Met Gala, from Beyoncé to Kylie Jenner

Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Doechii and more used the 2026 Met Gala "Costume Art" theme to turn out daring looks celebrating the nude body.

The Most Daring Naked Gowns at the 2026 Met Gala: From Kylie Jenner's Jaw-Dropping Bustier to Irina Shayk's Tiny Bra and More

The 2026 Met Gala was also about strategic nude dressing.