Nikki Glaser Will Never Live Down Her Inappropriate 2024 Emmys After-Party Outfit

Nikki Glaser is a television icon. She hosted the talk show "Not Safe with Nikki Glaser" and two reality TV programs, "Blind Date" and "FBoy Island." The stand-up comedian has also hosted the Golden Globes twice, the "2021 MTV Movie & TV Awards," and presented at the 2026 Grammys, where Hollywood's plastic surgery and Ozempic takeover was on full display. But when it comes to fashion, the star will probably always be haunted by a look that wasn't exactly safe for TV: a sparkly, sheer black dress that bared practically everything, which she debuted at an Emmys after-party in 2024. There are plenty of ways to ace the sheer clothing trend, but this isn't it.

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For major award shows, celebrities usually opt for timeless looks, but the overt sexiness of this see-through style feels out of step with the formality of the event and will likely seem outdated in just a few years. A slightly more opaque version of this dress would have made it more of a classic while still allowing Glaser to look like a smoke show. If the goal was to go bold, Glaser could simply have tried a different shape, rather than sticking to the sheath silhouette she usually favors. Relying too heavily on one shape leaves her boxed in creatively, and the sheer fabric seems like an overcorrection. Translucent gowns can be appropriate for formal events, but there are tricks to getting this style right.

Part of the problem with Nikki Glaser's 2024 Emmys after-party gown is just how much skin it reveals. There's no true coverage for her nether regions other than a delicate black thong, which makes it look more like a beach coverup or lingerie. If you want to wear a sheer garment to a formal event, the key is to be a little more strategic about what you expose. Now that cutout dresses are totally outdated, there are ways to try out the trend of transparent styles without being excessively racy.

"Sheer dressing is such a beautiful way to play with texture and femininity — it's all about mastering subtlety and confidence," British designer and "Style DNA" podcast host Amanda Wakeley told Luxury London. "The key is to keep it elegant and alluring, never overtly transparent." Strategic underlayers, like high-waisted briefs or a slip dress, allow you to embrace the soft, diaphanous qualities of sheer fabric without looking scandalous.