As the new year inches closer, many are reflecting on the fashion-filled year that has passed by with some of the wildest and most scandalous trends yet.
With just a few weeks left of 2022, you may be tempted to overlook some of fashion's wildest trends that saw celebrities' commanding attention on the red carpet - but not always for the right reasons.
2022 called for new and bold looks - especially after years of being trapped by a global pandemic - and A-listers were first to celebrate the freedom of being able to go outside once again.
Pops of colors in both casual and evening wear, and micro skirts brought along a dose of optimism that signaled we were officially out of hiding.
Spotlight-stealing outfits - from sheer gowns to spike-covered attire - proved there were no lengths stars weren't willing to go to for the sake of fashion.
As 2022 comes to an end, FEMAIL has laid bare the best and the worst trends of the year that stars donned on the red carpet.
Show a little (or a lot!) of skin: Modesty is out and sheer dresses are in
2022 fashion trends saw celebrities leaving little to the imagination when it came to their glamorous outfits on the red carpet.
Florence Pugh, 26, stunned fans when she donned a completely sheer and nipple-barring pink gown to the Valentino Haute Couture show.
The actress's tulle dress came up and around to her neck and dropped at her waist - accentuating her figure.
And while the star left it all out there, trolls were quick to criticize Florence for showing too much skin.
The actress quickly clapped back and slammed the critics for shaming a women's body.
And Florence wasn't the only actress to sport a see-through number, newly-single star Olivia Wilde also turned heads when she stepped out wearing a daring lace dress.
The Don't Worry Darling director, 38,- who split from pop star beau Harry Styles, 28, last month - went braless as she donned a see-through gown at the People's Choice Awards, but opted for black hot pants to conceal her lower half.
Her revealing dress had slender spaghetti straps and a ruffled skirt that draped to the floor.
The actress-turned-director paired a black leather belt on top to cinch in her already trim waistline and showed everyone that sheer was the new black.
Florence and Olivia made waves through the fashion world prompting celebrities to follow in their footsteps and flash more skin than usual with see-through ensembles.
Rita Ora was one of the many stars who also bared it all on the red carpet during the 2022 British Fashion Awards as she sported a racy red dress.
The singer, 32, flashed her abs beneath the sheer dress while posing for the cameras.
Her barely-there outfit featured a red bra top with metallic heart detailing.
The bottom half of the dress was made from a mesh material that exposed her red thong.
Hailee Steinfeld, Kate Moss and Shania Twain all hopped on the see-through gown trend and showed off their figures as well.
Hailee, 26, shimmered when she stepped out in a sheer silver frock that gave a peak of her white bralette and matching panties underneath.
As the singer and actress celebrated her birthday she boasted her trim waistline and showed fans why all the A-listers were turning to sheer ensembles.
Kate Moss, 48, also decided to bare it all as she opted for a sheer gown.
The model flashed a little more than a smile as she went braless under a racy display that even left her suffering from a wardrobe malfunction.
The catwalk queen donned a sheer dress with a plunging neckline that showed off her more than she intended.
The see-through gown boasted her jaw-dropping figure and featured sheer embellishments throughout.
Beneath the nipple-barring dress, Kate gave fans a peek of her black thong and added height to 5ft 7in frame with a pair of chic black pumps.
As she left the London private members club, Lou Lou's, the star held onto her pal for support, but ended up suffering from a nip-slip.
Despite her wardrobe malfunction, the star seemed to be in good spirits as she made her way to her car.
Meanwhile Shania Twain commanded attention in her daring half see-through black and leopard print gown that showed off her toned abs.
The legendary songstress, 57, opted for a sheer gown that gave just a peek of skin as her abs and arms were covered in mesh material.
Her breasts were covered by a leopard print bralette and her lower half featured a velvet skirt with a dipped waist line that further accentuated her trim waistline.
The gown also included a cheetah head piece and neck scarf that gave a peak of her rockstar pink hair and trailed behind her as she strutted down the red carpet.
After she posed up a storm on the runway, she delivered a medley of all of her greatest hits.
Shorter, shorter and even shorter! The micro-mini trend on the runway
This year saw celebrities showing a lot of leg as they sported ultra mini skirts down the runway with no fear of showing a little cheek.
2022 was all about extremes and while the classic and effortlessly chic midi skirt has reigned superior in recent years, this year saw stars opting for a micro-mini skirt.
Actress Sidney Sweeny, 25, put on a leggy display at the MTV Movie & TV Awards as she stunned in a tiny skirt and crop top.
The Euphoria star - who took home the award for the best fight in a TV show - hit the red carpet in a form-fitting pink crop top that showed off her toned abs.
She paired the ultra-crop top with a sparkling pink ultra mini skirt with a small slit on the side.
She completed her ensemble with silver platforms to emphasize her toned legs.
Although many people cringed at the return of low rise, skirts and jeans, it became one of 2022's hottest trends.
Despite many looks raising an eyebrow within the fashion world, the micro-mini skirt has taken the industry by storm and appeared in the wardrobes of dozens of A-listers.
And Sydney wasn't the only one to rock the trend on the red carpet. The famous pleated mini low rise skirt by Miu Miu was one of the runways hottest fashion staples, with even Nicole Kidman sporting it on the cover of Vanity Fair.
The teeny tiny skirt has been modeled by Zendaya and Hailey Bieber, and worn by Olivia Neill on the red carpet.
YouTuber Olivia, 21, donned the mini skirt while attending the Brit Awards and paired it with a bralette that was made to look like the top of pants - pockets and all.
Take the plunge! Deep necklines are here to stay
Plunging necklines were all the rage of 2022 and celebrities made sure everyone knew as they flashed their best angles in the deep V looks.
Daring necklines became a staple on the red carpet with everyone from Bella Hadid to Jared Leto donning pieces that sunk deep.
And while plunging necklines are nothing new, the trend officially came back in 2022 and the deeper the V, the better.
Chloe Bailey, 24, made jaws drop in a black sequin dress with a plunging neckline when she attended the premiere of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The singer-songwriter put on a very racy display as her gown had both a plunging neckline and high slits on both sides.
Dixie D'Amelio was another star that put on a stunning display while showing off her figure in a white V-neck dress during the British Fashion Awards.
The 21-year-old Hulu personality turned heads in a white plunging Valentino gown that featured a stone-encrusted collar.
Dixie flashed the paparazzi a sultry gaze as she strutted down the runway in the Mimi Cuttrell-styled ensemble.
In addition to her sexy and sophisticated gown, the TikTok star rocked her jet black hair in a pixie cut - which she debuted earlier this year.
Bella Hadid also hopped on the trend as she sizzled in a revealing a V-neck gown at the God's Love We Deliver 16th Annual Golden Heart Awards.
The 26-year-old supermodel looked elegant as ever as she arrived wearing a shimmering gold dress with a plunging neckline.
Looking effortlessly chic, she donned the glittering, long-sleeve midi dress with a pair of heels that wrapped up above her ankles.
She looked glamorous as she slicked back her brunette hair in a tight bun and threw on a pair of silver earrings that sparkled amongst the camera flashes.
Bella was accompanied by her mother, Yolanda, who opted for a beige catsuit and posed next to her daughter at the event.
Olivia Culpo once again made the list for one of this year's trend-setters.
The model looked glamorous as she sported a sophisticated scarlet gown for the amfAR charity gala during the Cannes film festival.
In addition to a plunging neckline, her red gown featured a thigh-high slit that showed off her toned legs.
The stylish long-sleeved ensemble, which featured shoulder pads, was paired with chic red pumps.
Olivia slicked her dark locks away from her face and wore a red lipstick to match her gown.
While attending the Grammys, Jared Leto rocked a bold look.
The actor, 50, sported a sheer rhinestone-embellished blouse that featured a deep V-neckline.
He paired the top with classic black trousers and white boots.
The House of Gucci actor let his curly locks flow down as he partook in one of the hottest trends of 2022.
Giving the camera his signature smolder, the actor turned heads while posing up a storm in dark shades.
Break out your WARMdrobe! Hooded gowns became all the craze in 2022
From the runway to the red carpet and even to the streets, hooded gowns have made waves through the fashion world this year, giving everyone who has ever wanted to be Little Red Riding Hood their chance to shine.
The ultra sleek hooded silhouette appeared on the likes of many celebrities from Sabrina Carpenter to Bella Hadid, and the stars all took hoods to the next level with their looks.
Sabrina, 23, turned heads as she appeared sleek and glamorous at the Fashion Awards in London.
The songstress sported a mustard-colored hooded jumpsuit as she strutted down the red carpet.
The elegant tan number looped around and over her chest and tied at her waist - accentuating her trim figure.
Sabrina's signature blonde locks were partially concealed beneath the hood with just a single strand of hair styled into a curl along her forehead.
Kate Moss, Lori Harvey, Addison Rae and Bella Hadid all showed the fashion world that hooded gowns exuded main character energy as they made glamorous appearances while donning haute hoods.
Kate brought sophisticated elegance to the WSJ Magazine 2022 Innovator Awards at the Museum of Modern Art.
The supermodel stepped out wearing an olive green Saint Laurent dress that featured a thin hood that covered the back of her head.
She left little to the imagination as her dress gave a peak of her black underwear.
Kate accessorized the sheer number with a crystal necklace, chandelier earrings and multiple bracelets.
At the CFDA Fashion Awards, TikTok sensation Addison Rae made a statement as she sported a vintage gown that featured a draped hood.
Addison put her toned legs on display while showing off the gown from the LILY et Cie archive.
The grey number featured a draped hood, floor-skimming train and surely turned heads.
The social media star completed her look with chic black pumps and classic red lipstick.
Bella Hadid emulated Old Hollywood glamour as she also sported the popular hooded gown trend.
During the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize Awards Ceremony at The National Museum of Qatar, Bella paid homage to the culture and wore a gown from Azzedine Alaïa's autumn/winter 1986 collection that featured a hood.
Her navy knit dress was complete with long sleeves, an asymmetrical hem and a sophisticated hood.
Model Lori Harvey, 25, was yet another star to sport a luxury hooded dress as she stepped out donning an Off-White gown with a fitted hood at the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala.
The white sporty number was ever so slightly see through, and included darker white patches of fabric placed to cover up her private areas.
In addition to a fitted hoodie, the gown also featured glove sleeves.
Tactile is in! Stars strut down the red carpet sporting spikes, feathers and more
Stars went to extreme and questionable lengths this year as they proved they really will wear anything for the sake of fashion - no matter if it leaves them looking like a porcupine.
From soft fabrics that leave you feeling like you want to cocoon yourself to textures that may just hurt if someone gets too close, the fashion industry persuaded celebrities to find solace in the texture of their clothes.
Fashion entrepreneur Fredrik Robertsson, 36, took tactile to a new level as he showcased a futuristic bodysuit at the Met Gala this year.
Fredrik made sure all eyes were on him in a silver bodysuit covered with needles that made him resemble a porcupine.
The unique number featured a grey-and-black bodysuit with flared pants.
His torso was covered in swirling designs made from the needles that appeared to be rounded off at the ends so he wouldn't hurt himself or those who dared approach his quirky look.
The intricate needles covered both his arms and chest and even came complete with long needle extensions for his fingers.
The spikes also flowed down his flared pants and trailed behind him.
Machine Gun Kelly followed in Fredrik's footsteps as he donned a sharp outfit while accepting an award at the AMAs.
The 32-year-old singer turned heads and raised eyebrows as he sported a purple suit that was covered in long black spikes.
The purple blazer and matching slacks both featured concerning spikes.
The star wore chunky platform black boots that were covered in smaller spikes on the ankles.
And although some star went for a more painful look, others found comfort in the fabrics of their outfits.
Lil Nas X donned a show-stopping feathered hoop dress while attending the MTV Video Music Awards this year.
The 23-year-old singer made quite the impression with his dress that was designed by Harris Reed for his most recent London Fashion Week presentation.
His look featured a black feathered hoop skirt and a matching headpiece.
Kylie Jenner also left many fans scratching their heads when she donned a bizarre white ruffled dress at the Met Gala.
The 25-year-old makeup mogul arrived to the event wearing a gown that resembled a wedding dress.
The top of the dress was mesh and T-shirt inspired and the skirt of the gown was covered in ruffles.
'OFF' was printed across the front, seemingly suggesting Kylie's dress was designed by the late Virgil Abloh's Off-White label.
She paired a white vailed baseball cap with the unique gown that she chose to wear backwards to make the look more subtle.
The Met Gala appeared to be a hot spot for tactile looks as other stars also took the event as a chance to show off fun fabrics.
Emily in Paris star Ashley Park, 31, donned a bright pink corset and an ostrich feather skirt designed by Prabal Gurung.
And while the actress surely turned heads, it wasn't for the right reasons as she was named one of the worst looks of the night.
At the Grammys, Tayla Parks, 29, surely didn't go unnoticed as she hit the red carpet in a green outfit that featured green spikes and that she paired with yellow platform boots.
The singer-songwriter shared that her goal was to emulate Super Mario Bros. character Bowser.
The year of cinching! Corsets get a modern makeover as celebrities sport them on the runaway
2022 was dubbed the year of the corset - the waist-cinching, bust-enhancing and head-scratching item made a huge come back this year, and A-listers seemed to have no problem embracing it.
Corsets were first made to alter the shape of women's bodies in the 16th century and the following decades saw the busty tops get a modern makeover - with many variations being presented throughout the years.
Fast forward to today, corsets are known to be the hottest item of the year - with everyone from Doja Cat to Gigi Hadid sporting the tiny tops and proving that underwear is the new outerwear.
While attending the Grammys, the songstress, 27, dazzled in a glittering light blue gown that boasted a corset bodice and accentuated her figure.
The floor-length mesh gown was covered in rhinestones, making the singer stand out in the mint-colored number.
And the Grammys appeared to be the night of corsets as Doja wasn't the only star to come to the event donning the bust-enhancing top.
Singer Kali Uchis, 28, also opted for a tight corset dress and posed up a storm on the red carpet.
Her tan gown featured a sheer shirt that showed a peek of her beige underwear and a beige corset bodice with straps to match.
She paired the look with brown pumps, gold jewelry and a swipe of brown lipstick.
Olivia Rodrigo was yet another star to show off her figure with a waist-cinching top at the Grammys.
The 19-year-old songstress opted for a corset detail in a floor-length gown.
Her black Vivienne Westwood dress featured magenta glitter and matching gloves.
She paired the look with a black and pink choker, and chic black platforms.
Billie Eilish put on a busty display as she attended the Met Gala this year.
The 21-year-old singer's gown followed the 'gilded glamour' theme of the event and saw the songstress showing off her outfit's corset details while posing up a storm on the red carpet.
Her gown featured a stunning ivory silk skirt, and a ivory and blue corset with a floral applique in the middle.
The sleek look was complete with green lace long sleeves and the star pulled her black locks into a bun, and paired the sophisticated dress with a choker to give a nod towards her edgy style.
Also attending the Met Gala, Gigi Hadid opted for a more sultry look that showed off her trim figure.
Posing in a extremely tight-fitting PVC ensemble, the 27-year-old model was a lady in red for the evening.
The corseted catsuit was a bold shade of the red and the bodice featured what appeared to be silk patches of fabric.
She matched her scarlet number to her lips and opted for a swipe of red lipstick and even paired the look with red knee-high boots.
Later in the evening, the model covered herself in large red coat.
Speaking to FEMAIL, celebrity stylist Rochelle White said: 'The lace, corset and bra fashion trend we're currently seeing across many award shows comes from some of the past AW22 and SS22 collections that hit the catwalk last year.
'It's all about bringing sexy back, and showing what is usually undergarms (undergarments) on full show.'
A one woman show! Julia Fox dons some of the wildest and most revealing outfits of the year
Julia Fox is so well-known for her role in breaking fashion boundaries, she deserved her very own spot in the list of trends this year.
From barely-there bikini tops to low-rise leather, the 32-year-old model and actress may not always sport the wildest looks on the red carpet, but she sure does know how to make a statement no matter where she is.
Julia took trends to a new level as she put on a daring display as she opted to forgo underwear in a barely-there latex outfit during an outing in Los Angeles.
The 32-year-old made a statement in the risque ensemble that made sure to show off her model frame.
Julia's outfit was comprised of a one-shouldered, revealing crop top and a cut out mini skirt that flaunted her toned legs, and left little to the imagination.
The model's ensemble was held together by pieces of silver metal wires, ensuring every part of her toned physique was on display.
Julia gave the paparazzi a cheeky grin as they snapped her from all angles in her skimpy outfit, which she completed with a slim silver handbag.
In yet another eye-catching outfit, Julia left little to imagination as she sported ultra low-rise pants, despite the pleas of fans begging the trend to stay in the past.
Her revealing outfit featured matte leather black pants with patchwork strips throughout.
The extremely low dipped trousers hugged her hips and showed off her toned abs.
Julia also teased bits of underboob with a black upside down string triangle bikini top that showed off her cleavage.
While wearing one of her most skimpiest outfits yet, Julia proved nothing was too short as she donned a micro skirt on the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of her friend's short film in Manhattan.
The model showed off her toned figure as she wore an unusual black bra top which went up to her neck and a matching micro mini skirt.
Julia, who put on a very racy display that left little to the imagination, completed her daring ensemble with a new foxy eyeliner look, which surrounded her Pat McGrath-bleached brows.
The model is known for sporting ultra-mini skirts and is one of the many to have signaled the revival of the trend.
As she strutted around a Hollywood strip mall braless, the model wore a matching white crop top and mini skirt with leather gloves and, of course, her iconic leather boots.
The model turned heads as she flashed underboob and showed off her toned abs in a matching tiny white cropped top and mini skirt combo.
The actress appeared to have DIYed her outfit, cutting it from a single white ribbed tank top.
She matched her shiny gloves and sky-high boots with a small black leather purse.
While attending Diesel's Milan Fashion Week, the actress sported a PVC denim-look shirt and matching mini skirt.
She made headlines with her sense of style that featured a micro mini skirt, matching gloves and knee-high boots.
The model donned gel-soaked hair with blue tips and her signature heavy eyeliner and paired the look with a black purse.
In addition to partaking in the micro skirt trend, Julia has also turned heads in barely-there dresses.
Julia bared all when she strutted down the streets wearing a dangerously revealing dress held together by spaghetti straps that sculpted her midriff.
The model flashed her flesh as she posed for paparazzi and showed off her slender figure in the asymmetric dress.
Julia completed the look with a pair of black leather stiletto boots that stretched above the knee and her iconic heavy eyeliner look.
Julia's dress kept the same revealing nature in the back and gave everyone a peak of what's underneath, proving the star has nothing to hide.
During another outing, the model stunned in a sheer black dress that she paired with sexy black lingerie underneath.
The model commanded attention with her look once again when she stepped out wearing the racy ensemble at the YouPorn party in New York City.
Julia's sizzling look was teamed leather gloves and her classic black knee-high boots.
Never one to shy away from a racy outfit, Julia showed off her model frame while flashing a glimpse of her leather lingerie.
During another outing in New York City, the model and actress left very little to the imagination in a risqué ensemble.
With nothing more than a single piece of tape covering her breasts, the 32-year-old sporting a pair of low snug satin trousers with army-green detailing and a silver piece of tape over her breasts.
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