Some celebrities like to flirt with revealing fashion, they try their best to walk the thin line between daring yet appropriate, they tiptoe around a daring neckline or a flash of thigh. And then there’s Heidi—a woman who treats the red carpet like her personal catwalk and body confidence like a birthright. This woman embodies a bold declaration of self-love, style, and zero fear. So let’s revisit the most revealing outfits she’s graced us with.
The Beaded Black Dress (2004 World Music Awards)
Back in 2004 (only months after giving birth to her daughter Leni) Heidi stepped out at the World Music Awards in a black dress that looked like it wouldn’t be out of place in a 1920s jazz club, yet had a modern edge to it. With no bra in sight and slashes of beads barely skimming over the essentials, the dress was the kind of ensemble that makes stylists nervous and photographers ecstatic. The semi-sheer skirt left little to the imagination—but Klum wore it like it was no big deal. And to her, it probably wasn’t.
The Butt-Crack Mini (2007 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show)
In 2007, Heidi went to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in a sparkly little number that was too short to be called a mini dress, and a scoop back so low it teetered dangerously close to plumber territory. The front of the dress sparkled like Barbie’s disco fantasy, but the back was pure shock value. She may have been surrounded by models in nothing but lingerie with wings, but Heidi’s outfit suggested she’d opted out of wearing underwear altogether. That kind of boldness can’t be taught.
The Silver Side-Slasher (2015 Oscars After-Party)
In 2015 Heidi rocked up to Elton John’s annual Oscars after-party in a silver gown that was more skin than fabric. The gown’s open sides extended down to her waist, while the sheer leg panels accentuated her thighs. No bra, no panty lines, no tan lines—just uninterrupted golden skin, thanks to her “sun’s out, bums out” approach to nude sunbathing. Klum has always been candid about her love of being naked, and in this dress, she wore her philosophy quite literally on her sleeve—or rather, the absence of one.
The Golden Keyhole (2017 MTV VMAs)
In 2017, Heidi demonstrated her ability to dazzle in gold when she graced the MTV Video Music Awards, donning a Peter Dundas gown designed to accentuate her cleavage. The shimmering halter neck dipped into a daring keyhole cutout, with lace just barely holding the situation together. It was dramatic, feminine, and undeniably bold—a perfect canvas for what she once playfully referred to as her “German breasts,” lovingly nicknamed Hans and Franz. The look balanced glam with just the right amount of cheek, a Klum signature.
The Mob Wife Mini (2022 Maxim Super Bowl Party)
By 2022, Klum had embraced the “mob wife” aesthetic at the Maxim Electric Nights Super Bowl weekend party—but with her own revealing twist. Her lilac mini dress had criss-cross chest cutouts and matching cutouts on the sides, all topped off with a fluffy, feathered shag coat and clear plastic heels. It was campy, flashy, and completely unbothered by good taste. With hair teased to high heavens and a twinkle of mischief in her eye, she fully leaned into her inner Sopranos starlet, minus the mafia drama.
The Worm-Queen Reveal (2022 Halloween)
If Halloween is a time for transformation, then Heidi’s 2022 costume was a metamorphosis masterpiece. She began the night as a horrifyingly lifelike giant earthworm (a full-body prosthetic that eliminated any trace of her famous figure). But halfway through the night, she shed her worm skin to reveal a nude, crystal-covered bodysuit beneath, channeling Britney Spears’ “Toxic” video with glittering precision. It was surreal, theatrical, and perhaps the only time you’ll ever witness a woman emerge from an invertebrate shell, resembling a Vegas showgirl. And naturally, she made it work.
The Underboob Gown (2023 iHeart Music Awards)
During the 2023 iHeart Music Awards in the spring, Heidi opted for an even more daring look. This time, she wore an asymmetrical, ocean-blue gown featuring a geometric cutout that boldly bared her underboob. Add a thigh-high slit and sky-high heels it was clear that gravity has nothing on her. When asked about her style, Klum summed it up with “More boobs, less bra.” She’s not here for false modesty and we love her for it.
The Chainmail Thong Moment (2023 “Alone” Release Party)
In a moment that felt like the Y2K era had been teleported into a Gen Z nightclub, Klum arrived at the 2023 “Alone” release party in a gold dress that was nearly backless, save for the pièce de résistance: a gold-embellished thong peeking out with full “whale tail” glory. As the metallic mini swayed while she danced, she proved that the thong song might be decades old, but the impact lives on.
The Mermaidcore Fantasy (2023 Little Mermaid Premiere)
Later that same year, Klum paid tribute to The Little Mermaid at the live-action film premiere—but not in the way Disney ever imagined. Ariel might’ve traded her voice for legs, but Heidi clearly traded her modesty for fashion magic—and honestly, it was a good deal.
The Cannes Nip Slip (2023 Cannes Film Festival)
Red carpets are risky places, and no one knows that better than Klum. At the 2023 Cannes Film Festival, she wore a canary-yellow Zuhair Murad dress that was mostly cutouts and drama. With flowing cape-like sleeves she kept lifting dramatically, she accidentally flashed the crowd. Two years later, Cannes banned red carpet nudity, and many suspect Heidi’s delightful mishap was the tipping point. Still, she shrugged it off like a true queen. “It’s okay to see the nipple!” she said.
The Bedazzled Stone Age Mini (2024 Emmys Event)
In 2024, Heidi turned heads again at an Emmys event in a sparkly, leopard-inspired minidress that looked like something Wilma Flintstone would wear to a Vegas bachelorette party. Sideboob stole the spotlight, and undergarments were clearly not invited. And yet, as always, she looked radiant, not ridiculous—proving that when it comes to showing skin, it’s not about what you reveal, but how you reveal it.
Heidi Klum’s Most Revealing Outfits: A Masterclass in Owning Your Confidence
