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The most daring looks Lily Collins has ever worn, from dresses with thigh-high slits to sheer fabrics

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The most daring looks Lily Collins has ever worn, from dresses with thigh-high slits to sheer fabrics
Insider rounded up some of Lily Collins' most daring looks.JB Lacroix / Kristy Sparow / Contributor / Sean Zanni / Getty Images
  • Lily Collins has been experimenting with daring fashion for nearly a decade.
  • The actor has worn gowns with plunging necklines and thigh-high slits.

Lily Collins wore a sleek, floor-length gown with a plunging neckline to the 15th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards in February 2013.

Lily Collins wore a sleek, floor-length gown with a plunging neckline to the 15th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards in February 2013.
Lily Collins attends the 15th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards on February 19, 2013.      Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images

The actor's gown, designed by Paule Ka, featured an oversized, white bow in the back, which was so large it was visible from the front, too.

In August 2013, Collins chose a two-piece set for the Seventeen Magazine September Cover Issue event.

In August 2013, Collins chose a two-piece set for the Seventeen Magazine September Cover Issue event.
Lily Collins attends a Seventeen Magazine September Cover Issue event on August 6, 2013.      Jim Spellman/Getty Images

The outfit consisted of a cropped tank top and a low-rise, tea-length skirt.

She paired the leather skirt with a pair of brown-and-black closed-toe pumps and finished off the look with a sleek updo.

She rocked a crop top and skirt again at "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" premiere later that same month.

She rocked a crop top and skirt again at "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" premiere later that same month.
Lily Collins attends "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" premiere on August 20, 2013.      Anita Bugge/WireImage/Getty Images

This time, her premiere look included a high-neck cropped tank top from Paper London and a mid-rise skirt designed by Halston Heritage that draped all the way to the floor.

She accessorized with an oversized gold chain necklace and a gold bracelet.

Collins stuck to all black but chose a sheer dress for another "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" event in August 2013.

Collins stuck to all black but chose a sheer dress for another "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" event in August 2013.
Lily Collins attends a "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" event on August 27, 2013.      Victor Chavez/Getty Images

The actor opted for a sheer Michail Sykianakis dress with long sleeves that cut off at the knees. A stitched design covered her skin from her chest to her upper thighs and bits of her forearms.

She paired it with a pair of simple black Christian Louboutin heels.

While on the same press tour for "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," she also chose an all-white ensemble.

While on the same press tour for "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones," she also chose an all-white ensemble.
Lily Collins attends the "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones" Los Angeles premiere on August 12, 2013.      Jeffrey Mayer/Getty Images

Collins rocked a calf-length, one-shouldered Cushnie Et Ochs dress that featured two cutouts: one along her chest and the other exposing her torso.

She wore matching white, pointed-toe pumps.

Her gown for the Glamour Magazine Women of the Year gala in 2013 was made up of barely-there fabric and embellishments.

Her gown for the Glamour Magazine Women of the Year gala in 2013 was made up of barely-there fabric and embellishments.
Lily Collins in New York for the Glamour Magazine 23rd annual Women of the Year gala on November 11, 2013.      Jackson Lee/Star Max

The gown, designed by Julien Macdonald, featured fabric that matched the actor's skin tone and gave her the effect of an optical illusion. The metallic-colored embellishments gathered around her chest and torso and dripped down to her upper thigh.

The gown had an ultra-high front slit as well as a plunging sheer neckline that went down to her navel. She wore nude-colored pumps to match.

Collins wore a blue lace gown to the 51st Golden Horse Awards in November 2014.

Collins wore a blue lace gown to the 51st Golden Horse Awards in November 2014.
Lily Collins attends the 51st Golden Horse Awards on November 22, 2014.      VCG/Getty Images

Her Elie Saab gown featured lace-lined cutouts along her ribs and a partially see-through skirt that extended to the floor.

Collins wore a Pamella Roland crop top and pants while attending the Rome Film Festival in October 2014.

Collins wore a Pamella Roland crop top and pants while attending the Rome Film Festival in October 2014.
Lily Collins attends the Rome Film Festival on October 19, 2014.      Camilla Morandi - Corbis / Contributor / Getty Images

Her look was chic and relaxed for this appearance in Italy.

The tube top and the waistband of the pants had a horizontal ribbed texture, and the space between the two pieces showed off Collins' abdomen.

She wore dark-colored nail polish, gold jewelry, and a red lip.

For the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in February 2015, the actor chose a see-through wrap dress.

For the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in February 2015, the actor chose a see-through wrap dress.
Lily Collins attends the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party on February 22, 2015.      Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

Her dress, designed by Zuhair Murad Couture, was long-sleeved and draped down to the floor.

She paired it with a small, black clutch bag and a short pixie-cut hairdo.

Collins looked chic in a sheer black-and-white look during Paris Fashion Week in July 2015.

Collins looked chic in a sheer black-and-white look during Paris Fashion Week in July 2015.
Lily Collins attends Paris Fashion Week on July 7, 2015.      Jacopo Raule/Getty Images

She traded in see-through dresses for a see-through jumpsuit during fashion week. Collins paired this white lace look with black undergarments, a thin black Chanel belt, a white shoulder bag, and black pumps.

She channeled the sparkling night sky for her look at the annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in November 2015.

She channeled the sparkling night sky for her look at the annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony in November 2015.
Lily Collins attends the Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on November 8, 2015.      C Flanigan/Getty Images

This sheer-looking, black Zuhair Murad Couture minidress featured silver embellishments, a plunging neckline that extended close to Collins' naval, and a choker-style neck detail.

She finished off the look with Giuseppe Zanotti pumps.

The actor was seemingly inspired by the 1920s when it came to her look for the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in February 2016.

The actor was seemingly inspired by the 1920s when it came to her look for the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party in February 2016.
Lily Collins attends the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party on February 28, 2016.      Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

The Saint Laurent gown was shimmering gold and had both a plunging neckline and a daring front slit. With super-thin straps and reflective sequins, this gown looked like it was draped perfectly over her.

Stuart Weitzman heeled sandals in a matching gold color pulled the look together, as did her '20s-style wavy hairdo.

For the 2016 Met Gala, Collins wore a sheer, goddess-like Valentino gown.

For the 2016 Met Gala, Collins wore a sheer, goddess-like Valentino gown.
Lily Collins attends the 2016 Met Gala on May 2, 2016.      John Shearer/Getty Images

This flowing rust-colored dress had a neckline that dipped down to the actor's navel. Underneath, a darker-colored red bandeau crossed her chest.

She channeled the "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" theme with chain-link jewelry by Tiffany & Co.

Collins stunned in wearable art for the 30th annual Museum of the Moving Image Salute to Warren Beatty in November 2016.

Collins stunned in wearable art for the 30th annual Museum of the Moving Image Salute to Warren Beatty in November 2016.
Lily Collins attends the 30th Annual Museum of the Moving Image Salute to Warren Beatty on November 2, 2016.      Gary Gershoff / Contributor / Getty Images

Her Elie Saab Couture gown featured both a plunging neckline and a daring slit up the side of her leg. It boasts a back consisting of two crisscrossing velvet straps and two that run parallel to each other on the sides.

She showed off the back with her hair pulled up into a sleek bun.

This velvet and sheer dress had gold and silver embellishments made to resemble the New York City skyline.

Collins went with a Maria Lucia Hohan dress for a November 2016 movie premiere.

Collins went with a Maria Lucia Hohan dress for a November 2016 movie premiere.
Lily Collins attends a movie premiere on November 21, 2016.      C Flanigan/Getty Images

Collins wore this pleated, metallic-colored gown to the "Rules Don't Apply" premiere.

The dress had both a sweetheart neckline and a slit that nearly reached her hip. It stopped just above her ankles, which showed off a pair of silver, strappy sandals.

She kept her jewelry simple with rings on both of her index fingers.

The actor wore a completely see-through lace gown from Elie Saab at the Critics' Choice Awards in December 2016.

The actor wore a completely see-through lace gown from Elie Saab at the Critics
Lily Collins attends the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards on December 11, 2016.      Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

While the all-white gown showcased intricate detailing and completely covered Collins from the turtleneck to her wrists and toes, the fabric was totally sheer. It gave a delicate look to the otherwise full-coverage dress.

Collins' dress for the 2016 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 8th annual Governors Awards was completely backless.

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Lily Collins attends the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 8th Annual Governors Awards on November 12, 2016.      Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

The gold and silky Amanda Wakeley gown had a slip-style silhouette, with an asymmetrical neckline.

The neckline spilled over one shoulder, flowing into an open back.

Collins wore a playful striped dress to the W Magazine Golden Globes party in January 2017.

Collins wore a playful striped dress to the W Magazine Golden Globes party in January 2017.
Lily Collins attends W Magazine's Golden Globes party on January 5, 2017.      Donato Sardella / Contributor / Getty Images

The Georges Chakra Couture gown was floor-length, sleeveless, and had a barely-visible crew neckline.

Horizontal stripes in varying widths were made up of pale-blue sequins, while the rest of the fabric was see-through.

She wore her hair in an updo and carried a mirrored clutch bag.

At the BAFTA Tea Party in January 2017, Collins wore a Christian Dior dress with a sheer skirt.

At the BAFTA Tea Party in January 2017, Collins wore a Christian Dior dress with a sheer skirt.
Lily Collins attends the BAFTA Tea Party on January 7, 2017.      Greg DeGuire/Getty Images

The semi-sheer look had a skirt that ended just below her knees and a bodice that draped over her hips. A deep-V neckline emphasized the draping of the fabric.

Collins wore simple strappy heels from Schutz and understated jewelry from Graziela Gems.

A Zuhair Murad gown with a sheer bodice helped Collins stand out at the Golden Globes in January 2017.

A Zuhair Murad gown with a sheer bodice helped Collins stand out at the Golden Globes in January 2017.
Lily Collins attends the 74th annual Golden Globes on January 8, 2017.      Steve Granitz/Getty Images

Collins' pink, short-sleeved gown was made up of layers of tulle and floral appliqué throughout. The bodice and sleeves give the illusion that the embroidery has been placed directly onto her skin as the base layer is completely see-through.

She wore her hair in a high bun and showed off diamond earrings.

Collins popped in a green Emanuel Ungaro gown at the 28th annual Producers Guild Awards.

Collins popped in a green Emanuel Ungaro gown at the 28th annual Producers Guild Awards.
Lily Collins attends the 28th annual Producers Guild Awards on January 29, 2017.      Jason LaVeris/Getty Images

The halter gown's chest cutout gave the feminine gown a sexy edge.

The A-line skirt flowed from Collins' waist in tiers of pleated fabric.

The actor wore a semi-sheer Reem Acra gown to AFI Fest 2016.

The actor wore a semi-sheer Reem Acra gown to AFI Fest 2016.
Lily Collins attends AFI Fest 2016 on January 5, 2017.      JB Lacroix/Getty Images

The dress had a sheer base, and it was layered with black lace and silver embellishments.

Only part of the bodice was covered, creating cutouts on Collins' stomach.

Collins chose a little black dress for a 2017 Panthere De Cartier party.

Collins chose a little black dress for a 2017 Panthere De Cartier party.
Lily Collins attends a Panthere De Cartier party on May 5, 2017.      Steve Granitz/Getty Images

The Markarian dress had a plunging neckline, quarter-length sleeves, and a form-fitting, asymmetrical skirt.

A ruched texture gave the dress dimension.

Collins stunned in a Ralph & Russo gown at the 2017 premiere of "Okja" at the Cannes Film Festival.

Collins stunned in a Ralph & Russo gown at the 2017 premiere of "Okja" at the Cannes Film Festival.
Lily Collins attends the red carpet for "Okja" on May 19, 2017.      George Pimental/Getty Images

Semi-sheer fabric with a slight sparkle formed the A-line dress, which featured crisscross detailing on the bodice and a sweetheart neckline.

The skirt had a daring slit and a train for added drama.

Collins wore a Miu Miu minidress to the same Cannes Film Festival.

Collins wore a Miu Miu minidress to the same Cannes Film Festival.
Lily Collins attends a party at the Cannes Film Festival on May 21, 2017.      George Pimental/Getty Images

The black dress was largely simple, as it had a loose bodice and subtly pleated skirt.

But the gown popped with a plunging neckline that was trimmed by sparkly embellishments and held together with a black bow.

Collins wore one of her most daring looks to date to the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.

Collins wore one of her most daring looks to date to the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
Lily Collins attends the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscar party on May 15, 2017.      JB Lacroix/Getty Images

She arrived at the event in a sheer, black Elie Saab gown.

The neckline of the see-through dress plunged all the way to Collins' waist, where it met a belt. Sparkly embellishments covered the gown, and feathers lined the trim of the skirt.

Collins wore another dress with a low neckline in the summer of 2017.

Collins wore another dress with a low neckline in the summer of 2017.
Lily Collins in New York City on June 26, 2017.      Gotham/Getty Images

The form-fitting Prada dress was mostly black, but it had a pink, feathered trim and red detailing right above it.

The neckline dipped to her waist, breaking up the black fabric.

Collins' Givenchy ensemble for the 2018 Met Gala had cutouts and sheer fabric.

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Lily Collins attends the 2018 Met Gala on May 7, 2018.      John Shearer/Getty Images

The off-the-shoulder dress had a pointed neckline that mirrored the pointed shape of the top, which created cutouts on the side of the bodice.

A high-waisted skirt paired with the top. It had two layers: a black underskirt, and a sheer, black overskirt that flowed to the floor.

A sun-inspired headpiece completed the look.

Collins wore a crop top with a long skirt to the 2018 InStyle Awards.

Collins wore a crop top with a long skirt to the 2018 InStyle Awards.
Lily Collins attends the InStyle Awards on October 22, 2018.      Steve Granitz/Getty Images

The Givenchy ensemble consisted of a green skirt and coordinating shrug.

Collins wore a black crop top with a halter neckline under the cardigan. A large belt completed the look.

Collins' Elie Saab gown for the "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" premiere had sheer fabric and intricate detailing.

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Lily Collins attends the European premiere of "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" on April 24, 2019.      SOPA Images / Contributor / Getty Images

The long-sleeve dress had a high neckline and a full skirt.

On the center of the bodice, intricate embroidery sat atop sheer fabric, forming hands making a heart shape around a heart in the center of Collins' chest.

Smaller hearts decorated the see-through sleeves and skirt.

Collins' skirt for a 2019 Harper's Bazaar event was almost completely see-through.

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Lily Collins attends Harper's Bazaar Celebrates "ICONS By Carine Roitfeld" on September 6, 2019.      Sean Zanni/Getty Images

The bodice of the Georges Hobeika gown consisted of a sheer, mustard bodysuit with a deep-V neckline.

Lines of jewels atop sheer fabric created a striped pattern on the skirt, which bared Collins' legs.

Collins' dress for the 2019 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony had a daring slit.

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Lily Collins attends the 7th annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on November 4, 2019.      Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Collins wore a white slip dress from Markarian to the event. Bejeweled straps gave way to a scoop neckline.

Collins donned a low-cut romper during Paris Fashion Week in 2020.

Collins donned a low-cut romper during Paris Fashion Week in 2020.
Lily Collins at Paris Fashion Week on February 25, 2020.      Dominique Charriau/Getty Images

At a Saint Laurent show, Collins wore a sparkly YSL romper with sheer, black tights.

The romper had padded shoulders and a plunging neckline, creating a playful look.

Collins wore a stunning Ralph Lauren dress with a high-low skirt in the summer of 2021.

Collins wore a stunning Ralph Lauren dress with a high-low skirt in the summer of 2021.
Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell in Los Angeles, California, on August 24, 2021.      JOCE/Bauer-Griffin / Contributor / Getty Images

Collins was photographed in the summer of 2021 walking down the street with Charlie McDowell while wearing a Ralph Lauren dress.

The long-sleeve gown was mostly black, with a suit-style top and peplum skirt. But a layer of white fabric lined the plunging neckline, and a daring train flowed out from the miniskirt.

The dress looked classic and modern all at once.

For the 2022 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' 2nd annual gala, Collins again embraced sheer fabric.

For the 2022 Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Lily Collins attends the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' 2nd annual gala on October 15, 2022.      Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images

Collins paired a transparent, black top and black crop top with a floral skirt from Dior.

The floor-length skirt had a daring thigh-high slit that exposed Collins' sheer, black tights.

For her 2021 wedding, Collins donned a striking cape.

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Collins' form-fitting Ralph Lauren dress was stunning in and of itself, but the floor-length hooded cape she paired it with took the ensemble to the next level.

The cape, which served as her veil, was made of see-through lace and had a coordinating hood. 

For the Paris premiere of "Emily in Paris" season three, Collins chose a gown with stomach cutouts.

For the Paris premiere of "Emily in Paris" season three, Collins chose a gown with stomach cutouts.
Lily Collins attends the "Emily in Paris" season three premiere in Paris, France, on December 6, 2022.      Kristy Sparow / Contributor / Getty Images

The tan Saint Laurent gown had long sleeves and a floor-length skirt.

It featured ruching down the center, which was created by the fabric being tied together in the center.

Two stomach cutouts added a daring edge to the gown.

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