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Not so demure any more: The rise of 'free the nipple' fashion

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Charli XCX wore a sheer black dress at the Brit Awards last week .

Ofcom received 825 complaints about Charli's outfit and Sabrina Carpenter's performance.

The nearly-naked look has been a talking point at other award ceremonies.

Fashion stylist and CEO of clothing brand Mermaid Way calls the choice to wear revealing dresses a "provocative statement".

In 2022 , Timothée Chalamet wore striking backless red top at Venice Film Festival , and Harry Styles wore a plunging harlequin jumpsuit at the 2023 Grammys .

Some men have been embracing the nearly naked trend, though.

It's the women who will continue to cause more of a stir on runways and red carpets.

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