BET Awards 2023 Was Year of Sheer Dresses on the Red Carpet
Stars like Ice Spice, Latto and Coco Jones embraced one of the year’s biggest trends, sheer fabrics, at the 2023 BET Awards on Sunday in Los Angeles.
Recently, see-through styles have been spotted on the runways of LaQuan Smith and Rick Owens, spurring celebrities to take part in transparent dressing.
Ahead, the best sheer styles at the BET Awards.
Ice Spice
Ice Spice at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25 in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner for Variety
Ice Spice put a lingerie-inspired twist on her sheer look. The “Princess Diana” rapper walked the pink carpet in a mesh corset with a mermaid-style skirt, which included two lace patterns and a fishnet panel. A diamond-encrusted cross pendant and point-toe sandals completed her ensemble.
Latto
Latto at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25 in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner for Variety
Ahead of her performance at the awards show, Latto sported a sheer black gown with a plunging neckline. Her frock featured a collar and cuff sleeves, as well as draped fabric and a thigh-high slit. Latto accessorized with layered necklaces, diamond cocktail rings, a chainlink anklet and black high-heeled sandals.
Coco Jones
Coco Jones at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25 in Los Angeles. Getty Images
Coco Jones opted for sheer details in this latex corset dress, which featured a mesh panel and a singular opera-length glove. The Best New Artist winner also added on black platform sandals.
Ari Fletcher
Ari Fletcher at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25 in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner for Variety
Influencer and entrepreneur Ari Fletcher flaunted a feathered design by The Attico. Geometric cutouts revealed a plunging neckline, while a silver chain strap adorned the gown’s barely-there bodice.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
Leigh-Anne Pinnock at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25 in Los Angeles. Michael Buckner for Variety
Little Mix singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock channeled the 1920s in a look that evoked flapper fashions. Her Georges Hobeika gown, which debuted as part of the designer’s spring 2023 couture line, included sheer scalloped panels adorned with ombre pink beads and sparkling fringe.
Since 2001, the BET Awards have celebrated the best in Black talent across television, film, music and sports. This year’s ceremony, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, commemorates the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop. Coi Leray, Coco Jones, GloRilla and Ice Spice are among the evening’s performers, while Busta Rhymes receives the Lifetime Achievement Award. The 23rd BET Awards also features a tribute to Tina Turner. The late Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll will be honored by R&B legend Patti LaBelle.
Source: WWD
