NEARLY NUDE

From Kim Kardashian West’s bum-baring dress to Gigi Hadid’s underboob, here are the dos and don’ts of flashing the flesh

Emily Cope

Published: 0:11, 26 Feb 2017
Updated: 2:51, 27 Feb 2017

YES, it might be freezing outside, but skin-flashing is definitely a hot trend this season.

Once the fashion staple of fame-hungry Z-listers looking for column inches, it’s now firmly an A-list favourite.

Miley Cyrus is no stranger to nearly nude dressingCredit: CAPITAL PICTUREs

But while baring nearly all may seem like an easy way of scoring red carpet points and endless attention, it isn’t easy.

For every Liz Hurley safety pin dress, there’s an online meme dedicated to those who try too hard to get their body parts noticed – Angelina Jolie, we’re looking at you and that leg at the Academy Awards in 2012.

So we’ve put together the ultimate guide on looking good (almost) naked.

Vagina cleavage

Chrissy Tiegen goes for maximum exposure at last year's American Music AwardsCredit: REX FEATURES

This is the hot new celeb trend – yes, really!

A-Listers are flashing their unmentionables on the red carpet with super-high slits in their dresses.

Last year, model Chrissy Teigen accidentally exposed far more than she intended in a dress slashed up to her boobs while attending the American Music Awards.

It’s not for the faint-hearted!

Top tip Invest in a Shibue Strapless Panty – it covers the intimate area and is held in place by a silicone gel strip.

Celeb fans Bella Hadid and Kendall Jenner.

Bravery rating 5/5

Underwear as outerwear

Kendall Jenner rocks a braletCredit: PHOTOSHOT

Kimmy K never shies away from underwear as outerwear

Supermodel Cara Delevingne is also a fan of the trendCredit: MATRIX

It’s been around for years (hello, Madonna circa 1990), but this trend is back with a vengeance.

Rock a full-on bra flash or for a more understated look, wear a sheer top over or under your smalls.

To take it to a whole new level, channel Kim Kardashian West and choose a see-through skirt.

Top tip Play it down with a casual jacket for subtle sexiness.

Celeb fans Cara Delevingne and Kendall Jenner.

Bravey rating 2/5

Cut-outs

Margot Robbie nails the flattering cut-out in this white dressCredit: GETTY IMAGES

If you’re new to the whole nearly nude thing, then a dress with a flesh-baring panel is the perfect starting point.

This style is a simple yet effective way to sass up any outfit.

But don’t go too OTT, or you’ll end up looking more Jodie Marsh than Emma Watson.

Top tip Don’t forget to fake tan the bits on show.

Celeb fans Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie and Blake Lively.

Bravery rating 1/5