How sheer dresses became the look of the season on red carpets as stars ditch typical glamour for festival-inspired fashion

Many women will keep a little black dress in their wardrobe, a fashion staple to whip out on special occasions.

But it seems LBDs are being replaced with a more daring sheer black dress on the red carpet this season.

A-listers and homegrown stars have all opted for the look, from Kendall Jenner to Katy Perry and Ice Spice.

The look - more festival fashion than classic red carpet - often sees stars baring their underwear in a see through dress. 

On Sunday,  Sheridan Smith turned heads at the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall.

The actress, 42, wore a sheer black dress by Rebecca Vallance as she posed outside the famous concert hall, with her body art on display on her leg

Sheridan Smith ensured all eyes were on her as she arrived at the Olivier Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Sunday

The actress, 42, whose musical Opening Night was recently cancelled two months early, wore a sheer black dress by Rebecca Vallance as she posed outside the famous concert hall.

Her dress reached right down to the ground and was adorned with shimmering rhinestones.

She wore a pair of black heels to add a few inches to her stature and accessorised with a glamorous costume necklace and earrings for the evening.

Stage and screen star Sheridan stopped to greet fans and have her picture taken with them on arrival. 

She carried a mirrored silver clutch purse shaped like a pair of lips with her.

Meanwhile, earlier this month Katy Perry left little to the imagination as she hit the red carpet at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.

The pop star, 39, looked ready for Coachella as she put on a very daring display in a sparkly fishnet dress, which left her black underwear on full display and allowed a glimpse of her incredible figure.

The sides of the sultry black number were left completely open and only secured with red velvet ribbons, showing off her long legs.

Katy could not resist spinning around on the carpet while posing up a storm, to show off her revealing outfit from all angles.

The singer boosted her height with a pair of heeled black knee-high boots and added a pair of futuristic sunglasses.

Katy Perry left little to the imagination on Monday as she hit the red carpet at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles 

The pop star, 39, put on a very daring display in a sparkly fishnet dress, which left her black underwear on full display and allowed a glimpse of her incredible figure

The sides of the sultry black number were left completely open and only secured with red velvet ribbons, showing off her long legs

Showing sheer can also be glammed up, Kendall Jenner made a splash in a see-through dress as she arrived at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party red carpet last month. 

The 28-year-old model and reality star showcased her eye-catching figure in a Maison Margiela dress that debuted at the fashion house's spring/summer 2024 couture show.

The looked emphasised her stunningly slim waist, while also revealing the corset she used to achieve the look, as well as her white thong.

Kendall's look featured layers of floral lace designs over her chest, which transitioned into a new section covering her midriff that was decorated with lighter-colored lace in the shape of fan-like ginkgo leaves.

Kendall Jenner made a splash in a see-through dress as she arrived at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscars Party red carpet

Kendall's look featured layers of floral lace designs over her chest, which transitioned into a new section covering her midriff that was decorated with lighter-coloured lace in the shape of fan-like ginkgo leaves

The 28-year-old model showcased her figure in a Maison Margiela dress that debuted at its spring/summer 2024 couture show. The looked emphasised her slim waist, while also revealing the corset she used to achieve the look and her white thong

The dress featured a more reserved sheer black skirt that draped down to the ground while still revealing the 5ft11in beauty's long, fit legs.

She elevated her already impressive stature with black open-toe heels that strapped just below her ankles in a criss-crossing pattern.

The dress left the catwalk star's fit arms exposed, and it also revealed her white thong, despite having folds of dark material covering her crotch area.

Also rocking a sheer look at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party was Ice Spice.

The rapper, 24, posed up a storm on the red carpet as she showcased her incredible curves in a black gown with lace detailing by Dolce & Gabbana.

Her sultry gown was completely see-through, allowing a glimpse of her sensational figure and black bra and thong underneath.

Ice Spice, born Isis Naija Gasto, played up to the cameras by turning to show her perky bottom and pushing up her cleavage.

She completed her striking look with her signature bright orange hair, straightened and slicked to the side.

Ice Spice left little to the imagination on Sunday night as she arrived in a racy outfit for the Vanity Fair Oscars party in Los Angeles 

The rapper, 24, posed up a storm on the red carpet as she showcased her incredible curves in a black gown with lace detailing

Her sultry gown was completely see-through, allowing a glimpse of her sensational figure and black bra and thong underneath

Another look from the Vanity Fair Oscar party was worn by actress Charlize Theron, 48, who  looked incredible in the backless number which was embellished in design and revealed her black underwear underneath.

She wore her blonde hair in a slick up-do as she posed with her hands on her hips at the star-studded party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. 

The number had a frilled peplum design and she completed her look with a chunky gold necklace.

It was Charlize's second outfit of the night as she also wore a slinky silver number at the Oscars themselves. 

The number had a frilled peplum design and she completed her look with a chunky gold necklace

Charlize Theron wore a sheer beaded backless dress which showed off her underwear as she took to the red carpet at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on Sunday

Elsewhere, Rita Ora also opted for a see-through black number in France in January.

The 33-year-old singer ensured all eyes would be on her as she strutted her stuff in a sheer black dress that offered a look at her incredible figure.  

Adorned with lace and sequins, the racy garment was layered over a pair of sheer tights while barely there heels gave her frame an extra boost. 

She teamed the garment with a black longline coat that she wore shrugged off one shoulder. 

Rita completed the look by styling her glossy locks into a bouffant and donning chunky gold earrings and a slick of bold red lipstick. 

Chrissy opted for a revealing sheer dress. The model's look featured a plunging neckline that highlighted her cleavage, along with a diamond-shaped sheer panel revealing her taut tummy

Chrissy Teigen, 38, and John Legend, 45, were on the same stylish page on Wednesday evening when they walked at the Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Los Angeles

March's Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Los Angeles saw many fashion forward looks, including Chrissy Teigen, 38, who opted for a revealing sheer dress.

The model's look featured a plunging neckline that highlighted her cleavage, along with a diamond-shaped sheer panel revealing her taut tummy.

Its skirt reached down to the floor and featured more sheer stripes revealing hints of her toned and tanned legs.

The dress hugged Chrissy's figured, emphasising her hourglass figure, and its sleeveless design put the spotlight on her fit arms.

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model wore her long caramel-coloured hair cascading down her chest and parted in the middle to frame her impeccably made-up face and dangling diamond necklace.

Chrissy accessorised with a tasteful back clutch that complemented her dress, and she added a splash of colour to the monochrome look with her long burgundy nails.

The heiress, 43, showed off her incredible figure in a shimmering semi-sheer maxi dress, with a black slip dress underneath

Paris Hilton has always been a taste maker, so its no surprise she also opted for a sheer number. 

The heiress, 43, showed off her incredible figure in a shimmering semi-sheer maxi dress, with a black slip dress underneath in March. 

She elevated her height in black stilettos, while carrying a matching handbag and wearing oversized sunglasses - despite it being night time.

Paris' long blonde tresses were styled up in a ponytail and she opted for a bronzed makeup palette which accentuated her natural features.