“No Modesty Anymore”: 17 Sheer Met Gala Looks That Broke The Internet For All The Wrong Reasons

5. Rihanna In 2011

At the 2011 Met Gala, themed “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty,” Rihanna opted for a look that balanced gothic romance with modern glamour. While the evening honored the legacy of Alexander McQueen, she opted for a custom one-sleeved gown by Stella McCartney , a close friend of the late designer. The semi-sheer black lace gown featured a shimmering finish, a scalloped one-shoulder neckline, and a built-in skiing-colored slip for coverage. It also featured a daring side slit that partially revealed her waist and her strappy black stilettos by Christian Louboutin. Rihanna wore her signature fiery red hair, defining her Loud era, in an extra-long, Rapunzel-esque side braid draped over her shoulder. She accessorized with dangling emerald earrings by Wilfredo Rosado and carried a beaded black clutch. One netizen said, “That visible mesh [on her waist] was both unattractive and distracting.” Others chimed in, “Rihanna's hair and earrings are giving boho girl goes to brunch, they dont match the dress at all. The strappy heels… also bring down the look. overall its a total miss for me.” “That mesh on Rihanna’s dress is just unfortunate. It’s like they ran out of fabric and just used that as backup.”