How To Do Naked Black Tie Like Miley and Rihanna

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Miley and Rihanna are notorious for making unexpected fashion choices, so their revealing dresses at the amFAR gala in Los Angeles on Wednesday night didn’t come as a big shock. As a tribute to Tom Ford, the event’s honoree, the two pop-stars wore looks from his spring 2015 runway collection. Rihanna’s breasts – which were held in by barely-there nude mesh – shined “bright like diamonds” with purple jewels that concealed the singer’s more private areas. Miley opted for a sheer top (yes, there’s material there!) and black skirt-like bottom held up by sequined straps. As exemplified by these two stars, you don’t necessarily need clothes to make a fashion statement. Here’s how you can channel your inner exhibitionist in the most tasteful way.

1. Strap it up. Wearing a sheer outfit with straps is an easy and more comfortable way to deceive the eye. Opt for something with illusion panels to give the impression that you’re nude.

2. Toupée tape is your friend. It’s inconspicuous, cheap, and extremely reliable when you need to make sure the little clothing you have on stays put. Remember Jennifer Lopez at the 2000 Grammys? Her green Versace dress with the super-plunging v-neck could only stay put with the help of toupée tape.

3. Decorate your skin. Going nude is the perfect time to embellish your body. Decorating your physique – with rhinestones and glitter, for example – helps make your skin look “dressed up” as opposed to naked.

4. Embrace makeup. It’s important to be armed with bronzer to ensure an even skin tone as well as help contour and accent certain body parts. A tried and true red lip will also draw eyes away from down there and back to your pretty face.

 5. Invest in heels. The higher the better. Heels, especially ones with majorly elevated platforms, lift the gluts and accentuate the legs – two crucial elements when fully exposed.