Kendall Jenner's “Naked” LBD Top Is a Major Optical Illusion — See Photos

The supermodel recently posed on a yacht wearing what appeared to be nothing but flowery nipple pasties. 
Kendall Jenner is seen on August 24 2022 in Los Angeles California.
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Whether she's strutting down the runway or posing for the paparazzi, there's no doubt that Kendall Jenner knows how to make a statement — but her latest might have knocked things out of the park.

On May 31, Kendall made heads turn on a yacht, where she was photographed in a daring new look. In a photo shared by her stylist Dani Michelle, the reality star and model is seen strutting her stuff in a little black dress that takes risqué to a whole new level. 

Of course, it's not just any ordinary LBD. There's a twist. The top of the dress? Non-existent, leaving her adorned only by a tantalizing display of bright red flowers that strategically cover her nipples. The look is playful, whimsical, and undeniably provocative.

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Shortly after it was uploaded, the comment section exploded with an assortment of fire emojis, as expected. It's safe to say that Kendall Jenner has not only turned up the heat but has also successfully perfected the art of a cheeky fashion statement.

Thanks to an Instagram story Kendall herself shared, we discover that the dress, which is from David Koma's fall-winter 2023 collection, in all its bold and eye-catching glory, relies on the good ol' trompe l'oeil effect to create the optical illusion of a naked top.  

Kendall Jenner poses on a yacht donning a David Koma LBD featuring an optical illusion that makes it seems like she is...
Screenshot. Courtesy of Kendall Jenner/Instagram @kendalljenner
Kendall Jenner poses on a yacht donning a David Koma LBD featuring an optical illusion that makes it seems like she is...
Screenshot. Courtesy of Kendall Jenner/Instagram @kendalljenner

The top of the form-fitting, thigh-length dress seems to be a sheer mesh panel with red leather flowers sewn onto the area that would cover the nipples. Draped around her neck is a matching red, flowy scarf-like cut of fabric. 

It seems that Kendall has been on a sheer fabric kick lately, fearlessly embracing transparent fabrics and pushing the boundaries of her own personal style. What will she dare to show us next?


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