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

6. Cher In 1974

At the 1974 Met Gala, themed “Romantic and Glamorous Hollywood Design,” Cher delivered a moment that would go on to define the event’s red carpet history. Often credited with introducing the original “n*ked dress,” her look pushed boundaries at a time when such daring fashion was virtually unheard of. The ensemble was a custom creation by her longtime collaborator Bob Mackie. Crafted from soufflé, a delicate French fabric that was reportedly restricted in the U.S. at the time, the material was sprayed onto her body to create a seamless, second-skin effect. The result was a sheer, floor-length design encrusted with thousands of crystals, white ostrich feather trim at the cuffs and hem, and strategically adorned with embellishments. The legendary singer styled her signature jet-black hair long, straight, and center-parted, pairing it with glittering purple eyeshadow, dramatic lashes, and bold, shiny lips. Cher later famously wore the same piece for a photoshoot by Richard Avedon, with the image landing on the March 1975 cover of Time magazine. The issue reportedly faced bans in several cities, yet sold out almost immediately, cementing the look’s place in fashion history. One admirer wrote, “Her outfit was way ahead of the times. Kardashians/Jenners and Beyonce all mimic this feathery dress look today! Cher is in a league of her own.” Another netizen said, “Cher wearing the same dress twice makes me feel better about me wearing my favorite dress 200 times.” “Bob Mackie’s glorious designs and Cher’s gorgeous face and physique are a match made in heaven.”