22 of the most daring looks celebrities have worn in 2023 — so far

Smith's custom black outfit was form-fitting at the chest and waist but ballooned outwards across its sleeves and pant legs.

Harikrishnan Keezhathil Surendran Pillai, the founder of fashion brand Harri, told WWD that the outfit was meant to celebrate the "natural form and the beauty of being one's self."

Styled by Nichole Goodman, Bailey arrived at the Vanity Fair and TikTok Celebrate Vanities: A Night for Young Hollywood event in a form-fitting, red dress.

The gown had long sleeves and a low-waisted, column skirt, but the bodice was made up of just two strips of fabric, leaving most of Bailey's abdomen exposed.

Carpenter's Paco Rabanne gown had a long-sleeve, transparent bodice that was encrusted with multicolored gems on the scooped neckline, the trim of the sleeves, and the chest to provide some coverage.

The white skirt dipped low in the center before spilling down to the floor.

Guillén's custom Christian Siriano suit was made of a transparent, floral fabric.

Its asymmetrical lapels were encrusted with jewels, adding even more texture to the look. Guillén wore no shirt with the suit, so the eye was drawn to the neckline.

The Schiaparelli design utilized strings of pearls draped down Kardashian's chest as a halter bodice and across her waist to create an ankle-length skirt.

She also wore a cream-colored jacket with a long train draped around her arms.

In a recent episode of "The Kardashians," it was revealed that Kardashian's daughter North West disliked the outfit and criticized Schiaparelli creative director Daniel Roseberry hours before the event.

Versace created Hathaway's white, tweed gown, which had a slit down the entire garment that was held together by gold safety pins, the designer's signature hardware.

She completed the look with matching tweed gloves, a pearl choker, pointed platform heels, and a jacket that she carried over her shoulder.

The outfit made for one of Hathaway's best looks of 2023.

Designed by Jacquemus, Bad Bunny's all-white tuxedo included simple trousers, sneakers, and a rose-embellished shawl that extended past him on the floor.

But the highlight of his look was a white suit jacket, which was long in the front and short with a cutout in the back.

She made the see-through Gucci lingerie look glamorous. On top of a monogram bra and string underwear set, Shayk wore a mesh slip that featured massive diamonds across the chest and neck.

She also accessorized with heeled sandals, sheer gloves, black sunglasses, and red lipstick.

Pugh's lilac Valentino gown was made of billowing fabric that was completely see-through, revealing the simple thong she wore underneath. The gown's neckline also dipped low, and it had an open back.

She added Tiffany & Co. jewelry and black, platform heels to the look.

Kidman's black Saint Laurent dress was made of chiffon, and it had a halter neckline adorned with a large flower.

The neckline gave way to a diamond cutout on the bodice, so nearly her entire torso was visible. The skirt of the dress was form-fitting.

Semi-sheer fabric cascaded down from one of Kidman's shoulders, creating a train that coordinated with the see-through, elbow-length gloves she wore.

Along with her high-cut black underwear, Turner-Smith sported a giant black bow as a blouse and elbow-length gloves.

The daring outfit was first designed for Viktor & Rolf's Fall/Winter 2023 runway collection.

Styled by Eric Archibald, Meg attended the VMAs in a strapless, skin-tight Brandon Blackwood dress.

The black gown had a corset bodice and boning that covered the dress, and it was almost entirely sheer, revealing her black underwear. She paired the bold dress with a thick choker and slicked-back hair.

His Palomo Spain outfit also included a lace bralette and matching blouse, which he wore under the sleeveless dress. Platform boots, a pearl choker, and a feather headpiece added to the bold look.

But to make an even bigger statement with his outfit, Lil Nas X also carried a bible in place a purse, likely in response to critics who accused him on multiple occasions of worshiping Satan.

She posed on the red carpet in an off-white, semi-sheer dress designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior.

The dress was daring thanks to its sleeveless bodice, plunging neckline, and delicate sheer panels across its skirt. But as stylist Sarah Slutsky Tooley told Business Insider via email, the gown was also a "perfect representation" of a "multi-faceted woman."

"I am so inspired and impressed by Rachel. She is all the good things," Tooley said. "Kind, compassionate, thoughtful, hard-working, intelligent. She is strong — I am always amazed by all she manages to do — but also so loving. Time100 is a serious achievement and it seemed the look should reflect all these beautiful facets of her personality."

Zendaya attended the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2024 show in a form-fitting white dress.

The gown had gold hardware, and its standout feature was a zipper with two stoppers that ran the length of the dress. She left it unzipped to nearly her navel on the top and unzipped to her thigh on the bottom, turning it into a bold slit.

White, pointed-toe shoes tied the ensemble together.

The sleeveless gown, designed by Lever Couture, had a plunging neckline, see-through side panels, and an open skirt that revealed her legs.

Klum wore the dress — one of the most daring looks seen at the event — with see-through heels and diamond earrings.

Shazam's Puppets and Puppets dress had a halter neckline and was made of thin strips of sparkly material, with embellished roses covering her chest.

Semi-sheer tights and platform shoes with coordinating roses completed the look.

The retired stylist wore a trench-coat dress from Luar for the CFDA Awards. The coat was open in the front, while the skirt wrapped around Roach's calves from the back instead of sitting on his waist.

Roach paired the avant-garde jacket with a tie and a button-down, which left his white underwear exposed. Fishnet tights, a brown clutch, and oversized sunglasses completed the look.

Designed by David Koma, her black halter dress had a bedazzled high neck, a matching strip of fabric across the chest, and a large slit down its bodice.

The gown — one of Lopez's most daring looks to date — also featured a floor-length skirt with a thigh-high slit that showed her strappy sandals.

Simpson rocked a form-fitting Fjolla Nila dress at the awards ceremony that had a high neckline.

The dress was entirely see-through, and it was covered in sparkly embellishments from head to toe in an array of patterns, turning Simpson into a walking disco ball.

She designed her own shoes.

The sleeveless Thaihuy gown had a high neckline and a sheer bodice, showing Dunn's strapless, black bra.

The dress tapered into a curved waistline that almost looked like a sun with pieces of fabric creating an arch on Dunn's belly.

A large slit flowed into a strip of fabric that attached to Dunn's shoulder, serving as a cape. She paired the look with a tall hat and Bucherer jewelry.

Ashley's Valentino minidress had a halter neckline and triangular cutouts on each side of the bodice.

The dress was made entirely of overlapping floral appliqués, showing peeks of the actor's skin. She paired the look with white pumps.