20 of the most daring looks of the '90s

Elana KleinMay 4, 2023, 20:45 IST

Sarah Jessica Parker, Carmen Electra, and Lil' Kim wore bold outfits in the '90s.Ron Galella/Getty Images; Steve Granitz/Getty Images; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

Some of the most popular red-carpet trends of the '90s, like sheer dresses, were risqué.
Other looks, like a dress made entirely of credit cards, were daring without being revealing.

At the 1992 Oscars, Geena Davis wore a pink dress that included a bustier top and a unique, ruffled skirt.

Geena Davis in 1992.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Whoopi Goldberg wore this controversial outfit to the 1993 Oscars.

Whoopi Goldberg in 1993.Kevin Mazur/WireImage/Getty Images

In 1994, Elizabeth Hurley wore a now-iconic dress that was held together by safety pins.

Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant in 1994.Fred Duval/Getty Images

Australian costume designer Lizzy Gardiner wore a dress made of 254 American Express gold credit cards to the 1995 Oscars.

Lizzy Gardiner in 1995.KMazur/Getty Images

Shania Twain wore a sheer dress at the 1996 Grammys.

Shania Twain in 1996.Jim Smeal/Getty Images

Sandra Bullock wore what looked like lingerie at the 1996 People's Choice Awards.

Sandra Bullock in 1996.Vinnie Zuffante/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Mary J. Blige wore head-to-toe leopard print to the 1996 Grammys.

Mary J Blige at the 1996 Grammy Awards.Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

Jada Pinkett Smith showed off her midsection in a shimmery, low-rise maxi skirt paired with a crop top at the 1997 Oscars.

Jada Pinkett Smith in 1997.Jim Smeal/Getty Images

Céline Dion wore a sheer dress to the 1997 Grammy Awards.

Céline Dion in 1997.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

Heather Locklear's undergarments were on full display at the Vogue Fashion Awards in 1996.

Heather Locklear in 1996.Steve Eichner/Getty Images

In 1998, Rose McGowan appeared at the MTV VMAs in a completely see-through slip, wearing nothing but a thong underneath.

Rose McGowan at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 10, 1998.Ron Galella/Getty Images

In 1997, Sarah Jessica Parker wore a backless dress to the Vogue Fashion Awards.

Sarah Jessica Parker in 1997.Steve Granitz/Getty Images

In 1997, Carmen Electra wore a black sideless dress.

Carmen Eléctrica in 1997.Ron Galella/Getty Images

At the 1997 VMAs, Lil' Kim wore a Cleopatra-inspired bedazzled bikini.

Lil' Kim in 1997.Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images

In 1998, Cher wore a sparkly, sheer, off-the-shoulder dress to the Oscars.

Cher oscars 1998Lucy Nicholson/Reuters

At the 1998 premiere of "Shakespeare in Love," Gwyneth Paltrow wore a detailed, high-necked, sheer gown.

Gwyneth Paltrow 1998.Ron Galella/Getty Images

Pamela Anderson wore this memorable outfit to the 1999 VMAs.

Pamela Anderson in 1999.Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images

Lil' Kim wore a sheer, bedazzled two-piece set to the 1999 Vogue Fashion Awards.

Lil' Kim in 1999.KMazur/Getty Images

Lil' Kim struck again in 1999, in a super-revealing, sequin-covered, jumpsuit.

Lil Kim in 1999.KMazur/Getty Images

Britney Spears rocked the see-through trend at the 1999 VMAs.

Britney Spears in 1999.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

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