Blake Lively Flashes Skin in Sheer-Paneled Dress

by Erin Donnelly (Subscribe to Erin Donnelly's posts)
Posted Jul 29th 2010 at 4:30PM

Hmmm. Either we've suddenly developed X-ray vision, or see-through garments are getting some serious play of late.

Just a day after Jessica Biel flashed her black undies through her sheer red gown, actress Blake Lively stepped out in a short navy dress with a transparent midriff and floral overlay from the Chanel 2010/11 Cruise collection at New York City's Cinema Society screening of "Twelve".

The "Gossip Girl" star paired her revealing Chanel frock with Christian Louboutin cork pumps, Ofira black gold-and-diamond earrings, and a Lorraine Schwartz "To Be Happy" bracelet.

It's not the first time Lively's worked the sheer trend -- remember that lace dress? -- but the starlet does seem to have acquired a new fondness for showing skin. Exhibit A: The plunging top she wore to Comic-Con.

Hey, if you've got the flat abs (or boobs) to get away with it, don't let us stop you.

Let us know what you think of her look and rate other celebrity ensembles in the below gallery.

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Fashionable or faux pas? Weigh in on Blake Lively and other celebs who pushed the envelope.

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London, Oct. 3, 2010
Rihanna tries on several questionable trends at once, including leopard-print thigh-highs, a men's style hat, pointy patent leather Louboutin pumps, an asymmetrical black blazer, and those pesky invisible pants, while stepping out of her hotel.

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New York City, September 30, 2010
Blake Lively wore a confusing Elie Saab burgundy tulle and black lace dress to the Tiffany & Co. Introduces Eyewear For Spring 2011 event.

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London, August 23, 2010
Taylor Momsen looked like a working girl in leather and lace leaving Radio One.

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New York City, July 30, 2010
Carrie Underwood wore a menswear inspired stage ensemble for her performance on NBC's 'Today' Show.

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New York City, July 28, 2010
Attending a screening of "Twelve" in July, Blake Lively flaunts her toned tummy thanks to a sheer midriff panel with floral detailing. Does the look work? Vote now!

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Japan, July 27, 2010
Angelina Jolie took the red carpet at the Japan premiere of "Salt" in a black vintage Versace high-neck gown with a side slit and open back.

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Los Angeles, California, July 21, 2010
Kate Bosworth attended a dinner for French designer Vanessa Bruno wearing a red dress and jacket by the designer, topped off with a pair of matching red heels.

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Paris, France, July 4, 2010
Jane Fonda walks the red carpet at the 39th-anniversary screening of her film "Klute" during the Paris Film Festival in ripped jeans, an off-the-shoulder silk top, and a white trilby hat.

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London, June 6, 2010
Though her fans may be tweens, Miley Cyrus wants to be seen as a grown woman. She flaunts her stuff at the G-A-Y event at a London nightclub, wearing tattered clothing and bondage-style accessories.

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London, June 6, 2010
For notoriously offbeat Helena Bonham Carter, the occasion of the 2010 British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs) called for something eye-catching. She wore a drapey red satin dress, which she cinched with a black corset and matching top hat.

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