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Fashion

Bras as Tops -- and Little Else!

Alessandra Ambrosio at a launch event in germany
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Bras as Tops -- and Little Else!

By Emily Krauser

3:26 PM PST, February 24, 2020

These stars haven't gone braless so much as worn almost nothing but a bra.

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Alessandra Ambrosio

alessandra ambrosio in germany
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The Brazilian model showed off her enviable abs thanks to pairing a black leather bralette and matching jacket with cropped olive green cargo pants at the launch event for Capsule Collection Neymar Jr. x Replay in Duesseldorf, Germany, on Feb. 13.


Cassadee Pope

Cassadee Pope at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards
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The "Take You Home" singer was happily showed off her lacy black-and-neon green bra, which peaked out from under a black blazer top, at the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards in Nashville on Dec. 5, 2019.


Bella Hadid

bella hadid at rihanna nyfw show
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The 22-year-old model paired an elegant emerald suit with a lacy black bralette for an edgy, fashion-forward appearance at the Savage X Fenty show at Brooklyn's Barclays Center during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10.


Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens at Carolina Herrera fashion show
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The Rent: Live! star showed off her toned abs in a lacy bra and matching shorts topped with a floral coat while sitting front row at the Carolina Herrera show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 9.


Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice at pandora event
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At Pandora's Streets of Love jewelry lunch in Los Angeles on Aug. 28, the Victorious alum kept her blazer open to reveal a lacy black bra top, which she paired with light-wash jeans and gold jewelery. 


Julianne Hough

Julianne Hough at 2019 billboard music awards
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The former DWTS pro wasn't afraid to flash her abs in a sparkly Genny ensemble at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 1.

Zoe Kravitz

Zoe Kravitz at VF party
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Gold standard! The Big Little Lies actress left little to the imagination on Hollywood's biggest night, pairing an 18-karat gold mesh Tiffany & Co. bra with a skintight black Saint Laurent maxi skirt for the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills on Feb. 24.

Cardi B

Cardi B at super bowl party
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The "I Like It" rapper wasn't afraid to expose her burnt orange bra top while performing at the Fanatics Super Bowl Party at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta on Feb. 2. On the red carpet, the structured lingerie was partially covered by a Louis Vuitton pajama shorts set and paired with a thick chain necklace with a giant "Cardi B" charm.

Normani

Normani at z100's jingle ball 2018
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The former Fifth Harmony singer paired a subtly-laced white bra with matching high-waisted pants and an off-white stole while posing for photogs at Z100's Jingle Ball 2018 concert at NYC's Madison Square Garden on Dec. 7.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde at GQ Men of the Year party
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The Life Itself star was red hot at the GQ Men of the Year party in Beverly Hills on Dec. 6, slyly revealing her lacy red bra under a matching crimson pantsuit with the silk jacket left open.

Sofia Richie

Red hot! A shiny crimson wig was the cherry on top of the fiery outfit Richie donned for a photo shoot, which included a crystal-strap bra and patent leather belted biker shorts.

Peyton List

Peyton List at Refinery 29 29 Rooms party
Taylor Hill/WireImage

The Disney Channel darling put a sexy twist on the Canadian tuxedo, rocking a three-piece distressed denim look for Refinery 29's 29 Rooms opening night in Brooklyn, New York, on Sept. 5.

Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn at British Fashion Council Intiative
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Sparkly lace? Why not! The 27-year-old model showed off her toned abs in this sexy black ensemble from Dundas' Pre-Fall 2018 Collection at an announcement for the British Fashion Council Initiative in London on May 2.

Samira Wiley

Samira Wiley on Ellen
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The Handmaid's Tale actress ditched red in favor of pink for an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 17, pairing a neon blazer and black pants by Ted Baker with a trendy lacy bralette.

Lady Gaga

Mother Monster celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her breakout hit, "Just Dance," on April 9 by showing off her fit figure in an all-white Tom Ford ensemble.

Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae at Annihilation premiere
Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures

The Hidden Figures star can get away with quirky ensembles, and her look at the Los Angeles premiere of Annihilation on Feb. 13 was no exception! ' Monae stunned in a very sheer long-sleeve shirt that showed off her black bra underneath and a white-and-black circle-patterned maxi skirt. She accessorized with blue velvet shoes, black-and-white clutch and a pink pout.

Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn
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The actress left her tan jacket unbuttoned to reveal a nude-hued velvet bra, which she paired with matching high-waisted pants and strappy sandals for Stella McCartney's Autumn-Winter 2018 collection launch in Los Angeles on Jan. 16.

Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa at Jingle Bell Ball
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The British singer blew our minds at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball in London, England, on Dec. 9, showing off her toned abs in a velvet-trimmed Philosophy Di Lorenzo Serafini bralette and high-waisted, menswear-inspired Farfetch trousers.

Olivia Culpo

Olivia Culpo at the 8th Annual Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finale
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Bombay Sapphire

The 25-year-old model didn't pair her athleisure-inspired black-and-white BreeLayne jacket and leather leggings combo with a sports bra, instead opting for an itty bitty black one while attending the Issa Rae-hosted 8th Annual Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series Finale at Villa Casa Casuarina in Miami Beach, Florida, on Dec. 8.

Ashley Graham

Ashley Graham at Macy's
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What better way to show off your latest lingerie collection than to wear your bra front and center? That's just what Graham did at her latest Macy's launch in Costa Mesa, California, on Nov. 30, pairing her sexy, strappy full-coverage bra with an all-black ensemble that included a blazer worn draped over her shoulders, maxiskirt and sandals. She finished her look with a high ponytail and diamond earrings and rings by Anita Ko.

Ashanti

Ashanti in NYC
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The "Rock Wit U" singer showed off her toned tummy in a sporty yellow jacket and pants combo while out in New York City on Nov. 30. She wore the coat unzipped, exposing a black latex bra, and finished her look with super long, pin-straight locks and lace-up black boots.

Daya

Daya at 2017 Billboard Women of the Year Awards
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Daya didn't hide away in this menswear-inspired blazer and high-waisted shorts combo, which she paired with a very sheer turtleneck, exposed black bra and patent booties for the 2017 Billboard Women of the Year Awards on Nov. 30.

Hailee Steinfeld

Hailee Steinfeld
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Steinfeld made a bold statement on the 2017 American Music Awards red carpet, pairing a leather cut-out bralette with all-black pieces, including a very '80s blazer with exaggerated, pointy shoulders.

Karlie Kloss and Joan Smalls

Karlie Kloss and Joan Smalls
Craig Barritt/Getty Images for WSJ. Magazine 2017 Innovator Awards

Great models think alike! Kloss toughened up a lacy bustier, cropped pants and pointy pumps, while Smalls matched her sequined bra to a similarly adorned LBD at WSJ. Magazine's 2017 Innovator Awards at New York City's Museum of Modern Art on Nov. 1.

Chantel Jeffries

Chantel Jeffries at PrettyLittleThing launch party
Rich Fury/Getty Images

The 24-year-old DJ helped Kourtney Kardashian celebrate her new clothing launch with PrettyLittleThing in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, stepping out in a lacy bralette under her shimmering black suit.

Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor at PrettyLittleThing event
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The "Maybe" singer donned a white sports bra with striped, tailored silk pants to the same event.

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart at Elle event
Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for ELLE

As if we weren't already in the pumpkin spice spirit! Stewart topped a lacy, strappy black bra with a maroon-and-orange suit with cut-out shoulders for Elle's Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on Oct. 16.

Karrueche Tran

Karrueche Tran at Halloween Horror Nights
Nate Weber/Universal Studios Hollywood

Tran had the shirt scared right off of her at Universal Studio Hollywood's Halloween Horror Nights on Oct. 12. Check out even more spooky festive pics here.

Tinashe

Tinashe at NYFW
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The "Flame" singer did rock a long-sleeved top with her plaid patchwork pants to the Fenty Puma by Rihanna show during New York Fashion Week on Sept. 10, but all eyes were on her very exposed black bra.

Blac Chyna

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The mom of two gave off major mermaid vibes at the doll launch for her very own figurine in Los Angeles on Aug. 17. Chyna paired a navy blue velvet undergarment set with a sheer black skirt covered in pretty fiery-hued flowers.

Kourtney Kardashian

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We see you, girl! Back in L.A. on July 24 after a trip to Nantucket, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star tucked a sheer, sporty black long-sleeved top into a pair of distressed, raw hem boyfriend jeans, pairing the interesting summer look with a black bra, matching heels and a charm necklace. 

Kylie Jenner

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While visiting a friend in Beverly Hills on July 18, the Kylie Lip Kit creator strutted her stuff in a very tiny, lace-and-silk cheetah-print satin bralette by Fleur du Mal, shimmery silver miniskirt and black strappy sandals. She needed nothing more than a gold watch and studded earrings to complete her bold look -- after all, those abs are an accessory in themselves.

Charlize Theron

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Dripping in ice, the Atomic Blonde star looked white hot at the premiere of her new action flick in Berlin, Germany, on July 17, pairing a Dior bra top with a high-waisted leather and silky pumps. She finished the look with beachy waves and bold red lips and nails.

Bella Thorne

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The pink-haired actress has spent a lot of time freeing the nipple lately, so her abs-baring July 15 ensemble -- which included a strappy bra, unbuttoned jersey, distressed skinny jeans, black cap and Adidas Sneakers -- was actually one of her most covered-up looks of the summer.

Kim Kardashian

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Still turning heads! The mom of two stepped out at NYC eatery Estiatorio Milos on July 10 in a head-turning ensemble: a sheer bra top, long blazer, navy blue velvet leggings and clear plastic heels.

Christina Milian

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The 35-year-old singer rocked three trends at once to the New Era Cap MLB All-Star Party in Miami Beach on July 9: a bra as a top, mesh cover-up and peek-a-boo fishnet stockings under jeans.

Halsey

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The "Americana" singer donned an off-white bra, sailor-inspired khaki skirt with a high slit and thigh-high tie up sandals to the 2017 Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas.

Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin

Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin
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Jenner's quirky ensemble included a silver sequined bralette, while her model bestie was inspired by army gear when they attended Winter Bumbleland in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 15.

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