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The most shocking celebrity red carpet outfits of 2016

  • <p>19. Bella Hadid showed off rather a lot in this dress by Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture, which she paired with shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, at the Cannes Film Festival Image: Getty </p>
    1/21

    Bella Hadid

    19. Bella Hadid showed off rather a lot in this dress by Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture, which she paired with shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, at the Cannes Film Festival Image: Getty

  • <p>Chrissy’s safety pin dress accidentally revealed her ‘hooha’ at the American Music Awards, prompting every woman to consider laser hair removal. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    2/21

    Chrissy Teigen

    Chrissy’s safety pin dress accidentally revealed her ‘hooha’ at the American Music Awards, prompting every woman to consider laser hair removal. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>The actress went full frontal at this year’s Serpentine Summer Party in a bizarre female anatomy dress. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    3/21

    Meredith Ostrom

    The actress went full frontal at this year’s Serpentine Summer Party in a bizarre female anatomy dress. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>The Italian model started a trend known as the ‘vagina dress’ after flaunting her wares at the Venice Film Festival. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    4/21

    Dayane Mello

    The Italian model started a trend known as the ‘vagina dress’ after flaunting her wares at the Venice Film Festival. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Dayane’s model friend also took up the risqué no underwear look in Venice. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    5/21

    Giulia Salemi

    Dayane’s model friend also took up the risqué no underwear look in Venice. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Madonna’s bum-baring Givenchy look worn to the Met Ball proved that age really is nothing but a number. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    6/21

    Madonna

    Madonna’s bum-baring Givenchy look worn to the Met Ball proved that age really is nothing but a number. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Hosts Ant and Dec were shocked by Sadie’s dominatrix outfit at the BRIT Awards. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    7/21

    Sadie Pinn

    Hosts Ant and Dec were shocked by Sadie’s dominatrix outfit at the BRIT Awards. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Donning another Alexandre Vauthier gown was Ciara who nearly missed a wardrobe malfunction at the Grammys. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    8/21

    Ciara

    Donning another Alexandre Vauthier gown was Ciara who nearly missed a wardrobe malfunction at the Grammys. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>88-year-old Baddie wasn’t afraid to show a little skin at the VMAs. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    9/21

    Baddie Winkle

    88-year-old Baddie wasn’t afraid to show a little skin at the VMAs. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>The Oscars are known for fairytale gowns but the afterparty is where the real fashion comes out to play. Rita Ora sported a barely there Donna Karan design at the Vanity Fair party which was captured at all angles by the eager paparazzi. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    10/21

    Rita Ora

    The Oscars are known for fairytale gowns but the afterparty is where the real fashion comes out to play. Rita Ora sported a barely there Donna Karan design at the Vanity Fair party which was captured at all angles by the eager paparazzi. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Singer Tove Lo has a particular love of vaginas having recently inked the design onto her arm. She showed the same affection in a sheer uterus-printed dress worn to the Aria Music Awards. <i>[Photo: Instagram/tovelo]</i> </p>
    11/21

    Tove Lo

    Singer Tove Lo has a particular love of vaginas having recently inked the design onto her arm. She showed the same affection in a sheer uterus-printed dress worn to the Aria Music Awards. [Photo: Instagram/tovelo]

  • <p>2016 was full of weird sheer looks and this transparent jumpsuit worn to the MTV EMAs by Spanish reality star Elettra was no exception. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    12/21

    Elettra Lamborghini

    2016 was full of weird sheer looks and this transparent jumpsuit worn to the MTV EMAs by Spanish reality star Elettra was no exception. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Kim’s looks were pretty demure this year on the red carpet; the only exception being this holey Balmain gown worn to the brand’s SS17 show. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    13/21

    Kim Kardashian

    Kim’s looks were pretty demure this year on the red carpet; the only exception being this holey Balmain gown worn to the brand’s SS17 show. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Nicki loves to reveal all and she did so in a lacy catsuit with the requisite nipple covers. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    14/21

    Nicki Minaj

    Nicki loves to reveal all and she did so in a lacy catsuit with the requisite nipple covers. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>This look caused quite the stir for Emily Ratajkowski. Designed by Julien Macdonald, it’s cut-out style and plunging neckline ensured all eyes were on her. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    15/21

    Emily Ratajkowski

    This look caused quite the stir for Emily Ratajkowski. Designed by Julien Macdonald, it’s cut-out style and plunging neckline ensured all eyes were on her. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Lady Gaga walked out as her old self at the Met Ball in a metallic Versace number and super high platforms. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    16/21

    Lady Gaga

    Lady Gaga walked out as her old self at the Met Ball in a metallic Versace number and super high platforms. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Rita donned a full Marc Jacobs look straight off the catwalk that shocked with its sheer design and rock ‘n’ roll feel. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    17/21

    Rita Ora

    Rita donned a full Marc Jacobs look straight off the catwalk that shocked with its sheer design and rock ‘n’ roll feel. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p><i>OITNB</i> star Lori went down a different route at the SAG Awards in a buckled pink two-piece. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    18/21

    Lori Petty

    OITNB star Lori went down a different route at the SAG Awards in a buckled pink two-piece. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Catfish’s Nev arrived at the VMAs with his wife Laura baring her pregnant stomach for the world to see. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    19/21

    Laura Perlongo

    Catfish’s Nev arrived at the VMAs with his wife Laura baring her pregnant stomach for the world to see. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>The music star took dramatic dressing to another level in a caged gown that must have been impossible to sit down in. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    20/21

    Z LaLa

    The music star took dramatic dressing to another level in a caged gown that must have been impossible to sit down in. [Photo: Getty]

  • <p>Joy’s skeletal Grammys look left little to the imagination with everyone wondering if something would reveal itself. Luckily, she retained her modesty. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
    21/21

    Joy Villa

    Joy’s skeletal Grammys look left little to the imagination with everyone wondering if something would reveal itself. Luckily, she retained her modesty. [Photo: Getty]

<p>19. Bella Hadid showed off rather a lot in this dress by Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture, which she paired with shoes by Giuseppe Zanotti, at the Cannes Film Festival Image: Getty </p>
<p>Chrissy’s safety pin dress accidentally revealed her ‘hooha’ at the American Music Awards, prompting every woman to consider laser hair removal. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>The actress went full frontal at this year’s Serpentine Summer Party in a bizarre female anatomy dress. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>The Italian model started a trend known as the ‘vagina dress’ after flaunting her wares at the Venice Film Festival. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Dayane’s model friend also took up the risqué no underwear look in Venice. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Madonna’s bum-baring Givenchy look worn to the Met Ball proved that age really is nothing but a number. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Hosts Ant and Dec were shocked by Sadie’s dominatrix outfit at the BRIT Awards. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Donning another Alexandre Vauthier gown was Ciara who nearly missed a wardrobe malfunction at the Grammys. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>88-year-old Baddie wasn’t afraid to show a little skin at the VMAs. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>The Oscars are known for fairytale gowns but the afterparty is where the real fashion comes out to play. Rita Ora sported a barely there Donna Karan design at the Vanity Fair party which was captured at all angles by the eager paparazzi. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Singer Tove Lo has a particular love of vaginas having recently inked the design onto her arm. She showed the same affection in a sheer uterus-printed dress worn to the Aria Music Awards. <i>[Photo: Instagram/tovelo]</i> </p>
<p>2016 was full of weird sheer looks and this transparent jumpsuit worn to the MTV EMAs by Spanish reality star Elettra was no exception. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Kim’s looks were pretty demure this year on the red carpet; the only exception being this holey Balmain gown worn to the brand’s SS17 show. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Nicki loves to reveal all and she did so in a lacy catsuit with the requisite nipple covers. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>This look caused quite the stir for Emily Ratajkowski. Designed by Julien Macdonald, it’s cut-out style and plunging neckline ensured all eyes were on her. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Lady Gaga walked out as her old self at the Met Ball in a metallic Versace number and super high platforms. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Rita donned a full Marc Jacobs look straight off the catwalk that shocked with its sheer design and rock ‘n’ roll feel. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p><i>OITNB</i> star Lori went down a different route at the SAG Awards in a buckled pink two-piece. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Catfish’s Nev arrived at the VMAs with his wife Laura baring her pregnant stomach for the world to see. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>The music star took dramatic dressing to another level in a caged gown that must have been impossible to sit down in. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
<p>Joy’s skeletal Grammys look left little to the imagination with everyone wondering if something would reveal itself. Luckily, she retained her modesty. <i>[Photo: Getty]</i> </p>
Lauren Sharkey

Most celebrities like to keep it simple on the red carpet, fearful of any potential wardrobe malfunction or place on a worst dressed list.

A select few, however, love to shock; either by leaving little to the imagination or wearing something that sends a strong message.

We’ve rounded up the most memorable looks from the 2016 red carpets. Prepare yourselves.

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