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    The Most Daring Pop Outfits Of All Time

    Here we go! It's time to look at 29 stars who have pushed the boundaries over the years in the shortest, riskiest and downright raunchy outfits ever.

    1. Lady Gaga wearing a sheer outfit

      1. Lady Gaga

      Mother Monster likes to shock with her outfits, and what better way to turn heads than to wearing a practically see-through dress with just a few beads for coverage. Thank goodness for those large knickers otherwise Miss Gaga could catch a chill wearing so little material! Picture: Rex/Splash

    2. Beyonce sheer dress

      2. Beyonce

      It takes some guts to wear a dress like this on the red carpet; not only is it skin tight, it's also practically see-through with only a few sequins to conceal your modesty! However, when you have a body like Queen B's OF COURSE you want to show it off. Flawless! Picture: PA

    3. Miley Cyrus VMA 2015

      3. Miley Cyrus

      Miley is NEVER shy when it comes to flashing the flesh, and this silver bejewelled ensemble she wore on the red carpet at the 2015 MTV VMAs was certainly no exception. Needless to say Miley also had some other rather shocking outfits up her sleeve for the event! But because she was the host, we'll let her off ;) Picture: PA

    4. Riskiest Outfits: Rita Ora

      4. Rita Ora

      The 'I Will Never Let You Down' star turned heads all OVER the shop at the VMAs this year, showing off her back, her boobs AND a healthy bit of leg. Very daring... but you pulled it off without a hitch, lady! Picture: PA

    5. Riskiest Outfits: Jennifer Lopez

      5. Jennifer Lopez

      Jennifer Lopez proves she's still got it in this silver cut out gown at 2014 MTV VMAs. Not everyone can pull of a raunchy thigh high split, but J-Lo most CERTAINLY can! #Phwoar Picture: PA

    6. Riskiest Outfits: Rihanna

      6. Rihanna

      While attending a fashion event in NYC in June this year, Rihanna was clearly out to shock! Her sheer dress showed off every curve... and much more! It definitely made sure RiRi hit headlines the next day! Pictures: Getty

    7. Riskiest Outfits: Iggy Azalea

      7. Iggy Azalea

      Iggy didn't seem to be worried about exposing herself in this incredibly revealing dress at the 2013 MTV EMA's! The singer gave Miley a run for her money in this black dress that featured two giant slits up the front revealing her nude underwear.

    8. Best Fashion Moments From The Summertime Ball 2014

      8. Rita Ora

      Rita Ora certainly wasn't afraid to flaunt it at this years Summertime Ball in this revealing Moshino fishnet number. Her toned abs are clearly visible with little hiding the rest of her body. Good for you Rita! Picture: PA

    9. Riskiest Outfits: Cheryl

      9. Cheryl Cole

      Cheryl flashes the flesh in this white Versace gown. The perfectly placed cut out panels revealed her toned body underneath complete with a thigh-high split.

    10. Ktay Perry MuchMusic Awards

      10. Katy Perry

      Although she is renowned for her fearless outfits Katy Perry took it one step further wearing a completely nude bodysuit. This worked on-stage when she teamed it with a pair of butterfly wings but she looked near to naked when she came out later to accept the award without the wings.

    11. Riskiest Outfits: Pink

      11. Pink

      Pink opted for this nude bodysuit during a performance at the Grammys! After all... it is the night to try and steal all the headlines!

    12. Riskiest Outfits: Beyonce

      12. Beyonce

      When Beyonce launched the 'On The Run' tour with hubby Jay-Z... we NEVER thought this would be one of her outfits! You are a VERY brave woman Mrs. Carter! Picture: Splash

    13. Riskiest Outfits: Ellie Goulding

      13. Ellie Goulding

      The 'Burn' singer flashes her black underwear in this completely see-through lacy D&G gown.

    14. Riskiest Outfits: Lady Gaga

      14. Lady Gaga

      Gaga wore nothing more that a pair of fishnet stockings and matching top - teamed with sparkly nipple stickers in the shape of stars for her performance at Lollapalooza festival. Still, it was the summer.

    15. Riskiest Outfits: Redfoo

      15. LMFAO's Redfoo

      It takes a brave man to step out on the cold stage in just a pair of tiny pants. Bravo RedFoo, bravo!

    16. Riskiest Outfits: Beyonce

      16. Beyonce

      Beyonce showed the results of her hard work and exercise in this metallic meshed body suit at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards. Every inch of the singer's enviable curves were on show leaving very little to the imagination.

    17. Riskiest Outfits: Lily Allen

      17. Lily Allen

      Arguably Lily's most daring outfit yet, she left little to the imagination in this vintage embellished number at the Royal Albert Hall. With large slits on either side, there was plenty of flesh on show - perfect for when it gets a little warm on stage.

    18. Riskiest Outfits: Britney Spears

      18. Britney Spears

      Accessories don't come much more dangerous than this. She also made sure to show off her toned stomach at the 2001 VMAs and set the precedent for any future VMA performance.

    19. Riskiest Outfits: Lil Kim

      19. Lil Kim

      This has to be one of the most memorable outfits in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards. Lil Kim caused controversy when she turned up in this skin tight purple catsuit with a cut-out revealing her left boob covered by no more than a matching sequin pastie! At least she made sure her hair was matching!

    20. Riskiest Outfits: Frankie Sandford

      20. The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford

      The Saturdays singer showcased her enviable curves in this revealing silver sequinned cut out dress at the Variety Showbiz Awards. Frankie joked with her fans once she got home writing on Twitter: "Met some awesome people tonight! night night.....I am now fully clothed as opposed to before! ha."

    21. Riskiest Outfits: Jennifer Lopez

      21. Jennifer Lopez

      This iconic jungle print Versace dress scoopes down to J-Lo's navel and is virtually backless, leaving very little to the imagination.

    22. Riskiest Outfits: Eliza Doolittle

      22. Eliza Doolittle

      Eliza flashes a lot of flesh in this tight black satin catsuit with cut out detail all the way up both sides of her body adhering to the latest fashion trend amongst female celebrities of 'side-bum' instead of 'side boob'.

    23. Riskiest Outfits: Ke$ha

      23. Ke$ha

      From the front, Ke$ha's black Givenchy dress appears pretty modest with its high neckline... until she turns to the side revealing a slit that goes up well past her hips. Meow.

    24. Riskiest Outfits: Rihanna

      24. Rihanna

      Rihanna turned heads at the 53rd Annual Grammys Awards in this white see-through layered Jean Paul Gaultier dress which just about covered her modesty!

    25. Riskiest Outfits: Geri Halliwell

      25. Geri Halliwell

      This Union Jack mini dress has remained Geri's trademark ever since the BRIT Awards in 1997. Its legacy still lives on as its displayed in The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas!

    26. Riskiest Outfits: Miley Cyrus

      26. Miley Cyrus

      Miley flaunted her body in this minute backless bodycon mini-dress teamed with a pair of very racy knee high boots. The dress has pictures of the famous rap artists Tupac and Notorious B.I.G and the words 'violence' and 'please stop' running along the scantily-clad hem line.

    27. Riskiest Outfits:Kelly Rowland

      27. Kelly Rowland

      Although they were warned to cover up, Kelly opted to push the dress-code limit in this George Chakra gown. The gown has strategically see-through panels on the thighs, cleavage and stomach showing lots of skin.

    28. Riskiest Outfits: Nicole Scherzinger

      28. Nicole Scherzinger

      Nicole's incredible body was clearly on show in this mesh Julien Macdonald jacquard. The catsuit features daring cut-out panels on the side revealing that the 'Boomerang' singer had gone Commando!

    29. Riskiest Outfits: Fergie

      29. Fergie

      Jumping on the band wagon of the see-through dress trend, Fergie flaunted her spanx-esque underwear in this bright orange lace dress from Jean Paul Gaultier for the Grammys.

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