Tonight, the 2025 MTV VMAs are underway in New York, and one of music’s biggest nights promises a star-studded roster of performers. Taking the main stage this evening? Mariah Carey (who is receiving the special Vanguard Award this evening), Vogue cover star Sabrina Carpenter, J Balvin, Katseye, Yungblud, and many more artists.
Pop star Tate McRae, meanwhile, is taking a break from touring to grace the VMAs audience with her presence tonight. Shortly before performing, however, the singer walked the red carpet with her best pre-awards show dress—choosing to go sheer, no less. (For those unfamiliar with the “naked dress” trend, that would be a sheer or transparent gown that exposes the form. Celebrities love wearing them.)
McRae chose a custom white Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown for the occasion. The floor-length maxi style featured waist cut-outs and a totally transparent skirt, deliberately exposing her white low-rise briefs and Stuart Weitzman stiletto sandals underneath. McRae is no stranger to a naked-style dress, of course: Just last year, she attended the VMAs in a sheer black lace mini dress by Roberto Cavalli, which served as an homage to the similar racy Dolce & Gabbana frock that Britney Spears wore back in 2002.
Tonight, meanwhile, her airy white look was decidedly more angelic—less vampy. Given the awards show has a history of producing bold and maximalist fashions on the red carpet, it was only natural that McRae would go for such a statement look this evening. Will she take a similar approach during her VMAs set? Tune in to find out.
But McRae has never been one to shy away from showing skin, whether performing live or in her music videos. Is that not part of pop stardom?