The Most Controversial Barely-There Dresses

The Most Controversial Barely-There Dresses
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By Sue Williamson, W Magazine.

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(Jessica Stam in Francesco Scognamiglio at Leonardo DiCaprio's St. Tropez Gala. Photo: Getty Images)

Models Jessica Stam and Naomi Campbell's recent nearly-nude looks made waves, but the red carpet trend is by no means new. Get a glimpse at some of the most controversial barely-there dresses from the past.

Cara Delevingne in Burberry. 2015-07-28-1438090990-4456267-caradelevingnesheerdress.jpg
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Cher in Bob Mackie at the 1974 Met Gala.2015-07-28-1438091027-4599073-chersheerdressmetgala.jpg
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Erin Wasson at the 2012 Golden Globes.2015-07-28-1438091066-6906578-erinwassonsheerdress.jpg
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Jennifer Lopez in Zuhair Murad at the 2013 Golden Globes.2015-07-28-1438091098-5449116-jenniferlopezsheerdress.jpg
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Irina Shayk in Atelier Versace at the 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.2015-07-28-1438091156-7524970-irinashayksheerdress.jpg
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Ciara in Givenchy Couture at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards. 2015-07-28-1438091195-4710991-ciarasheerdress.jpg
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Naomi Campbell in Atelier Versace at Leonardo DiCaprio's St. Tropez Gala.2015-07-28-1438091248-9124362-naomicampbellldf11542x23161.jpg
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Kate Moss in 1993.
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