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Stars in Little Black Dresses: Gabrielle Union, Olivia Rodrigo & More of Hollywood’s Hottest LBDs

By:
Medina Lynn, Sabrina Picou
August 8, 2023 10:45AM EDT
Jodie Turner-Smith LBD
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There’s a reason little black dresses are classic. See celebs in their best LBD looks here.

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Sexiest Little Black Dresses: Photos

Sexiest Little Black Dresses: Photos
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Little black dresses have been popular for decades and the trend remains a go-to among celebrities. LBDs are simple but sexy. You can rock a little black dress for a simple errand run or you can spice it up for a red carpet event.

One of the biggest LBD fans is Ariel Winter, who wowed in a shiny, skintight PVC mini and red heels during this event. Her hair was in bombshell waves and she had on glowing makeup. Ariel isn’t the only beauty who loves LBDs. Kim Kardashian and Olivia Culpo have also rocked sultry versions of the trend.

There are plenty of ways to make LBDs look fresh and cutting-edge. From sleeves to sheer detailing, the stars keep coming up with new ways to wow us with their sexy little black dresses. See more photos of celebrities rocking little black dresses in our gallery now.

December 12, 2019, 1:27PM
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Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union
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Gabrielle Union looked fabulous in this plunging, fitted black mini dress with peep-toe black leather heels at The Hall Of Fame Induction Celebration For Dwyane Wade. It was hosted by FWRD at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles on August 6, 2023.

August 8, 2023, 8:48AM
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Jodie Turner-Smith

Jodie Turner-Smith
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Jodie Turner-Smith rocked a little black leather dress while in Beverly Hills on October 19, 2023. The starlet added a mini black purse and gold jewelry to tie together her look.

October 20, 2023, 10:00PM
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Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez looked stunning in a fitted black midi dress with bedazzled heels while promoting ‘The Mother’ in NYC. Wow!

May 4, 2023, 9:32PM
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Behati Prinsloo

Behati Prinsloo
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Behati Prinsloo attends the Unforgettable Evening gala in Los Angeles. Behati rocked a black mini dress and leopard-print heels.

March 17, 2023, 8:35AM

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Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey
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Lori Harvey rocked this sexy cutout black dress as she celebrated her 26th birthday at LAVO Ristorante in West Hollywood. It was on January 23, 2023.

January 14, 2023, 12:20PM
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Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey
HEDO / BACKGRID

Lori Harvey and boyfriend Damson Idris hold hands as they exit Lavo restaurant after celebrating Lori’s 26th birthday party with friends in West Hollywood in January 2023. She wowed in a sleek black dress for her celebration. 

January 14, 2023, 12:20PM
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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner
HEDO / BACKGRID

Kendall Jenner looked gorgeous in this sheerblack dress going to Lavo restaurant to celebrate friend Lori Harvey’s 26th birthday. It was in West Hollywood on January 13, 2023.

January 14, 2023, 11:36AM
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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber
HEDO / BACKGRID

Hailey Bieber looks stunning in all black as she’s seen arriving at the Fleur Room Lounge to celebrate her friend Lori Harvey’s 26th birthday party in West Hollywood, CA. She wore a dress and stocking.

January 14, 2023, 10:19AM
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Rihanna

Rihanna
BlayzenPhotos / BACKGRID

Rihanna stepped out in a strapless sheer dress on Dec. 3, 2022 during Miami’s Art Basel for a dinner date with boyfriend ASAP Rocky. The singer accessorized with gold chains and a brown shoulder bag.

December 4, 2022, 10:31AM
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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey
Ulices Ramales / BACKGRID

Mariah Carey rocked a little black dress while out in NYC on Nov. 4, 2022. The star completed the sexy look with a black trench coat, black sky-high heels, and black sunglasses. While on the walk, she was also spotted with her boyfriend Bryan Tanaka.

November 4, 2022, 7:38PM
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Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown
Christopher Peterson / SplashNew

Millie Bobby Brown rocked this tiny black blazer mini dress that was cinched in at the waist and styled with sheer black tights. She also had a white leather purse & a pair of pointed-toe, black patent leather pumps on ‘Good Morning America’ in NYC.

October 28, 2022, 10:39AM
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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner rocked a black latex mini-dress as she held hands with Travis Scott on a date night in October 2022. She matched her dress with knee-high boots.

October 14, 2022, 7:47AM
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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus looked every bit of rocker-chic in a black long-sleeve dress for the Foo Fighters & The Hawkins Family Present Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert in Los Angeles on Sept. 27, 2022. She paired the tight dress with silver accessories and skinny black boots. 

September 28, 2022, 3:42PM
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Jordyn Woods

Jordyn Woods
ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID

Jordyn Woods showed off her cleavage and long legs in a sparkly little black dress during her combined 25th birthday party and launch of her collaboration with SHEIN. She arrived in a classic Rolls Royce limo and was accompanied by her NBA boyfriend Karl Anthony Towns.

September 20, 2022, 2:21PM
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Kaia Gerber

Kaia Gerber
Abphotographyla / BACKGRID

Kaia Gerber looked fabulous in a tight black cut-out mini dress while her mom, Cindy Crawford wore an orange leather skirt & blouse. It was at a party in LA to celebrate Edward Enninful’s new memoir, ‘A Visible Man.’

September 14, 2022, 11:00AM
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Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrence
The Hapa Blonde / BACKGRID

Jennifer Lawrence attended a Simon Miller pop-up event in New York City on Sept. 9, 2022. She donned a simple black dress that featured a plunging sweetheart neckline and paired it with a gold clutch and green sandals. 

September 9, 2022, 5:03PM
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Serena Williams

Serena Williams
BlayzenPhotos / BACKGRID

Serena Williams looked stunning in a skintight black mini dress with gray sneakers at a party for Edward Enninful’s new memoir, A VISIBLE MAN. She was with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, at the Apollo Theatre in NYC.

September 9, 2022, 8:36AM
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Zendaya

Zendaya
ROKA / BACKGRID

Zendaya makes a fashion statement in black leather boots and a black dress while out in Manhattan shopping on Sep. 7, 2022. It was the start of New York Fashion Week.

September 8, 2022, 7:10PM
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Chloe Sevigny

Chloe Sevigny
Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock

Chloe Sevigny donned a little black Mugler number during the ‘Bones & All’ photocall at the Venice Film Festival. The frock was a sculptural take on the LBD. She swept her blond locks back and wore polka dot heels.

September 2, 2022, 9:13AM
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Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo
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Olivia Rodrigo wore a sassy silk slip dress while heading to her NYC hotel after a concert. She had on chunky socks and loafers with her little black look.

August 20, 2022, 10:36AM
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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber
BACKGRID

Hailey Bieber looked gorgeous in this tight black long-sleeve, button-down mini dress with black leather Gia Borghini x Rhw Knee High Boots. She also rocked a black leather purse & skinny Balenciaga Oval Sunglasses, while on a date with Justin Bieber at Catch Steak in LA.

August 18, 2022, 11:46AM
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Rihanna

Rihanna
WavyPeter / SplashNews.com

Rihanna steps out in New York City wearing a little black dress on Aug. 11, 2022. She paired it with an oversized, open button down and heels.

August 12, 2022, 7:43AM
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Melanie Griffith

Melanie Griffith
BACKGRID

Melanie Griffith celebrated her 65th birthday on August 9 at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood when she wore a long-sleeve, high-neck black mini dress with sheer black polka dot tights & black leather combat boots. What a look!

August 10, 2022, 12:24PM
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Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian
BACKGRID

Khloe Kardashian steps out for dinner at Nobu Malibu on Aug. 7, 2022. She paired her skintight little black dress with black booties, an updo and sunglasses.

August 9, 2022, 12:38PM
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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez
BACKGRID

Selena Gomez looked chic when she rocked this ribbed black turtleneck mini dress with a slit on the skirt. She styled it with an oversized cropped taupe G-Star Raw E Leather Bomber jacket, clear glasses, gold hoop earrings & black ankle booties while out to eat with friends at Nobu Malibu.

July 22, 2022, 10:45AM
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Joey King

Joey King
David Fisher/Shutterstock

Joey King looked unreal in an LBD by Nensi Dojaka while promoting ‘Bullet Train’ in London on Jul. 20, 2022. Platform boots and sexy stockings gave the lingerie-inspired look some extra edge.

July 20, 2022, 9:17AM
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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner
PhotosByDutch / SplashNews.com

Kylie Jenner goes for Matrix-chic in s little leather dress during a night out with beau Travis Scott at West Hollywood celebrity hotspot Craig’s. Peep toe, sunglasses, and a tiny snakeskin bag completed the look.

July 20, 2022, 11:22AM
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Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman
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Natalie Portman is super sexy in a gathered halterneck LBD as she leaves ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Jun. 23, 2022. Two-tone heels and cat-eyed glasses completed the look.

June 26, 2022, 8:19PM
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Michelle Pfeiffer

Michelle Pfeiffer
Anthony Harvey/Shutterstock

Michelle Pfeiffer arrived in style at the Paramount+ launch event in London, UK on June 20, 2022. The ‘Scarface’ beauty cut an elegant figure in black, with a simply accessorized ensemble. 

June 20, 2022, 10:40PM
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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner
MEGA

Kylie Jenner wore a tiny black dress while attending Kourtney Kardashian’s pre-wedding dinner in Portofino, Italy on May 20th, 2022. She accessorized with a black and white purse and matchin knee-high boots. 

May 22, 2022, 1:10PM
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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez
PapCulture / BACKGRID

A smiling Selena Gomez celebrates her ‘SNL’ hosting debut at an afterparty held at L’Avenue on Saks in New York. She rocked a strapless black dress and silver backless heels.

May 15, 2022, 10:34AM
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Lauren Sanchez

Lauren Sanchez
PapCulture / BACKGRID

Lauren Sanchez rocks a little black strap dress for date night with boyfriend Jeff Bezos in New York City. The former Amazon CEO matched Lauren in a black leather jacket.

May 6, 2022, 3:30PM
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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian
BACKGRID

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker keep it casual rocking hoodies while leaving their New York Hotel on May 1, 2022. The couple attended the Met Gala together the following day.

May 2, 2022, 12:13PM
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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter
Paula Lobo/NBC

Sabrina Carpenter looked fabulous on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’, when she rocked a skintight black Helmut Lang mini dress with sheer black tights & platform, patent leather heels. She had some of her hair up and looked incredible!

January 5, 2022, 9:50AM
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Penelope Cruz

Penelope Cruz
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Penelope Cruz stunned in this sheer black sequin mini dress & strappy black sandals at the ‘Parallel Mothers’ premiere at Lincoln Center in NYC on Oct. 8, 2021. She also showed off flattering makeup.

October 9, 2021, 2:30PM
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Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon
Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/Shutterstock

Reese Witherspoon looked fabulous in this tight black long-sleeve dress with pointed-toe slingback heels while filming her upcoming Netflix movie, ‘Your Place or Mine,’ in NYC. She also had her long hair curled and down.

October 7, 2021, 9:13AM
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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner
@TheHapaBlonde / BACKGRID

Kendall Jenner steps out in a little black babydoll dress while in New York for fashion week on September 10, 2021. She also wore heels.

September 10, 2021, 10:57PM
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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin
ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID

Hailey Baldwin puts on a leggy display as she is spotted leaving dinner at Nobu in Malibu. She wore a black dress under a black, white, and gray plaid jacket.

August 11, 2021, 4:57PM
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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin
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Hailey Baldwin wears a LBD at Musician Harv’s wedding in Los Angeles. She also wore heels.

 

April 19, 2021, 1:45PM
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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez
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Selena Gomez looks incredible while attending the 2017 InStyle Awards in a little black dress. She paired the ensemble with buff heels and her hair in an updo.

November 12, 2020, 5:04PM
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Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton
SplashNews.com

Paris Hilton looks cute and flirty in a little black dress at the PrettyLittleThing x Kelly Gale event. She pulled her hair back into a ponytail and rocked sky-high boots and a leather jacket with the look.

 

November 12, 2020, 5:04PM
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Larsa Pippen

Larsa Pippen
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Larsa Pippen looked ready for a night on the town in a strapless little black dress, which she paired with pointy-toed heels. She wore her hair down and straight for the night out.

November 12, 2020, 5:04PM
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Hailey Bieber

Hailey Bieber
DIGGZY / SplashNews.com

Hailey Bieber hit the streets of NYC in a little black dress ahead of NYFW madness. She wore a long black blazer over the top of the LBD.

December 12, 2019, 1:20PM
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Sofia Richie

Sofia Richie
SplashNews.com

Sofia Richie kept things casual in this simple but sexy little black dress. She stepped out after an appointment at the Nine Zero One salon.

December 12, 2019, 1:20PM
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Karrueche Tran

Karrueche Tran
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Karrueche Tran wore a black mini dress at Kim Kardashian West and Winnie Harlow’s beauty collab launch in NYC. The LBD had sheer sleeves. 

December 12, 2019, 1:20PM
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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez
Broadimage/Shutterstock

Selena Gomez stunned at ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ premiere in June 2019 in a LBD. The dress had gorgeous feather sleeves. 

December 12, 2019, 1:20PM
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Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields
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Brooke Shields rocked a sexy little black dress for the Glamour WOTY Awards in NYC. The long sleeve LBD made one epic fashion statement that night.

December 12, 2019, 1:20PM
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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian
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Kourtney Kardashian looked super chic as she arrived for dinner during Art Basel in Miami following the Dior runway show. The leather LBD was great for a night out on the town.

December 12, 2019, 1:20PM
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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner
Matt Baron/REX/Shutterstock

Kendall Jenner in a gorgeous LBD at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in Los Angeles. The plunging neckline and huge sleeves made this one memorable look.

June 26, 2018, 9:34AM
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Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter
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Ariel Winter wearing an LBD at Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood event in 2017. The PVC dress fit her like a glove.

June 26, 2018, 9:25AM
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Kourtney Kardashian

Kourtney Kardashian
Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock

Kourtney Kardashian in a sexy and sparkling LBD at the PrettyLittleThing Launch Party in 2017. The dress showed off her toned legs.

June 26, 2018, 9:35AM
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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande
Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock

Ariana Grande wearing an all leather Moschino LBD at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards. She paired her little black dress with leather knee-high boots.

June 26, 2018, 9:25AM
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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner
Swan Gallet/WWD/REX/Shutterstock

Kendall Jenner at the Chrome Hearts party in 2018 in a sparkling leather LBD. The dress had ruffles on the left side and featured gold sequin detailing.

September 26, 2018, 9:32AM
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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande
Shutterstock

Ariana Grande looked stunning in a velvet LBD at the 2018 MTV VMAs. Ariana let hair down for the show!

November 20, 2018, 10:25AM
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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin
Shutterstock

Hailey Baldwin rocked a simple and sexy LBD at The British Fashion Awards in 2017. Her long and toned legs were on full display.

November 20, 2018, 10:25AM
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Ariel Winter

Ariel Winter
Shutterstock

Ariel Winter stunned in a simple LBD at the Vanity Fair and Fiat celebrate ‘Young Hollywood’ event in 2016. Nothing makes a statement like a little black dress!

November 20, 2018, 10:25AM
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Hailey Baldwin

Hailey Baldwin
Shutterstock

Hailey Baldwin dazzled in a feathered little black dress at the #REVOLVEawards in 2017. Her bold and bright red lip was the perfect way to complete her look.

November 20, 2018, 10:25AM
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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian
Angela Pham/BFA/REX/Shutterstock

Kim Kardashian in a bondage-inspired LBD at the Versace after-party after the 2018 Met Gala in New York. The dress had detailed paneling and fit her perfectly.

June 26, 2018, 9:25AM
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Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo
Rob Latour/WWD/REX/Shutterstock

Olivia Culpo at an LA event in a gorgeous LBD. The LBD had cutouts on the side. 

June 26, 2018, 9:25AM
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Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid
Swan Gallet/WWD/REX/Shutterstock

Bella Hadid in a strapless and sheer LBD at the Chrome Hearts party during PFW. The edgy dress was partially see-through.

September 26, 2018, 9:45AM
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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner
Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock

Kylie Jenner wearing a tight black dress in Los Angeles in March 2016. The LBD featured sheer detailing.

June 26, 2018, 9:34AM
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Kate Upton

Kate Upton
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Kate Upton rocked a stunning LBD at the Fashion Media Awards in 2013. The dress featured a belt that cinched Kate’s waist.

June 26, 2018, 9:25AM
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