As the glitz and glamour of the 2025 awards season drew to a close, Hollywood’s most audacious fashion statements emerged not on the Oscars’ mainstage, but at the star-studded after-parties. While the Academy Awards ceremony itself showcased opulent, red-carpet-ready gowns, the post-ceremony soirees became a playground for celebrities to push boundaries—and their hemlines. This year, the resurgence of naked dresses dominated the scene, blending haute couture with daring transparency.
Leading the charge was Julia Fox, who, despite not securing an Oscar nomination, claimed the unofficial title of “Most Fearless Fashionista.” The Uncut Gems star arrived at an after-party in a jaw-dropping creation by London-based designer Dilara Findikoglu, whose SS25 collection has become synonymous with avant-garde eroticism. Fox’s dress was a sheer, mesh masterpiece adorned with meticulously placed strands of human hair—a nod to Findikoglu’s signature “body-as-canvas” philosophy. The look, paired with minimalist jewelry and a sleek updo, turned heads and ignited social media debates, proving once again that Fox’s sartorial choices are as fearless as her acting.
Olivia Wilde opted for a softer take on the trend, slipping into a romantic, lace-embellished peignoir-style gown from Chloé’s SS25 collection by creative director Chemena Kamali. The sheer, ivory silk number featured delicate Chantilly lace panels and a plunging neckline, styled with matching lace briefs and a shell-shaped clutch—an ode to retro lingerie-inspired fashion. Wilde’s look balanced vulnerability with elegance, embodying the season’s “less is more” mantra.
The Jenner sisters decided to match in sheer pieces too; Kendall pulled from the archives for her Mugler SS92 high-neck black lace gown, while her younger sister attended an after-party with beau Timothée Chalamet in a corseted Ashi Studio couture dress. Model Emily Ratajkowski also went for a risqué black number with a form-fitting empire-line dress with intricate cut-out details by Ludovic de Saint Sernin, while Christina Ricci embraced spring florals in her own gothic way in a flower-and-bead-embellished gown with sheer panelling.
In another take on daring dressing, Zoë Kravitz embraced the 'business in the front, party in the back' memo with a satin long-sleeved gown by Saint Laurent which featured a sheer detail behind, exposing her derriere through a bead-embellished mesh cut-out.
Like Jenner, Keke Palmer went down the vintage route for the after-party, wearing an archival Atelier Versace couture dress from 2004 with a flowing white skirt and shimmering crystal-embellished bodice, a look which also happened to be worn by Christina Aguilera back in 2003 for MTV's Europe Music Awards.
Other pieces came served straight off the runway, including as Ciara's feather-and-crystal laden DSquared2 jumpsuit which had just been shown at the autumn/winter 25 show in Milan.
While March’s unpredictable weather hinted at spring, the stars’ willingness to bare skin in the name of fashion was a testament to Hollywood’s enduring love affair with spectacle. From Julia Fox’s hair-adorned mesh to Zoë Kravitz’s derrière-baring Saint Laurent, the 2025 Oscars after-parties reminded us that true style isn’t about covering up—it’s about owning your boldest self. As awards season fades, one thing remains clear: naked dresses are no longer a fleeting trend but a permanent fixture in Tinseltown’s sartorial lexicon.
