Loving these looks, unconditionally. Katy Perry has a diverse sense of style, from her out of the ordinary on-stage costumes to elegant red carpet gowns … she can seriously pull them all off. Her most notable fashion ensembles, however, are her daring and braless outfits.
The “California Gurl” wasn’t always tapped into her sophisticated and sexy style. Nonetheless, she honed into her seductive side after marrying Orlando Bloom, who often gives her feedback on her outfit choices.
“I’ll have a fitting going to something, he’ll ask me for notes, and I’ll show him this. It’s fun. We tell each other the truth,” she told iHeartRadio in January 2022.
The American Idol judge has been the talk of the Met Gala for a few years, but how could she not? Katy attended the “biggest night in fashion” wearing a chandelier costume in 2019 while quickly changing into a hamburger number.
While she was known for attending the Met Gala in outlandish attire, she showed up to the 2022 event in a more feminine and less Halloween-ish look. The “Firework” singer wore a stunning Oscar de la Renta gown that was chic and went with the theme, Gilded Glamour.
The black, one-shoulder dress included a floral, sheer lace that practically exposed her bare chest. “I feel great,” she told Vogue at the time. “I mean, it’s not my first rodeo so I feel like I can relax. You know last time I came to the Met I was a cheeseburger — I loved it, and I was like, ‘What am I going to do tonight?’” she continued. “I’m going to play a whole different card, and now, I feel like I’m just accepting the darling darkness.”
Katy has also worn notable braless looks while judging American Idol, showcasing that she has clearly elevated her wardrobe. In May 2022, the “Dark Horse” artist wore a long-sleeve black sequined dress with a lace-up open back, which could arguably be one of her best looks yet.
“Bringing [knight] vibes with my lewk today cause the top 5 contestants are bringing their fangs out to get to the finale too okayyy,” she captioned her Instagram video while strutting in the dress.
Not even something as high profile as King Charles III‘s coronation concert at Windsor Castle in May 2023 could stop Katy’s sexiness. She donned a voluminous strapless gold metallic gown with a plunging neckline as she performed such hits as “Roar” and “Firework,” as her décolletage was on display for members of the British royal family.
Keep scrolling to see Katy Perry’s best braless moments!
GOLDEN GIRL
Katy dazzled in a strapless, plunging gold metallic gown while performing during King Charles III’s coronation concert at Windsor Castle on May 7, 2023.
DENIM DARLING
The “Daisies” singer wore a plunging denim corset top and matching wide-leg jeans to the 2022 Country Music Association Awards.
CLASSIC
Katy wowed in a strapless black top with a plunging V neckline as she attended a drink promotion in Los Angeles in July 2022.
BUSINESS BRALESS
The “Daisies” songstress wore a green tube top under a brown leather pantsuit for a February 2022 appearance on Good Morning America.
CHANGING UP HER STYLE
Her past Met Gala looks may have been embedded in our brains, but this will forever be a favorite.
LONDON LADY
Katy wore a more conservative braless look while attending the 2020 British Asian Trust reception.
SILVER SENSATION
The American Idol judge rocked a black gown with a silver plunging metallic top at the 2019 Baby2Baby Gala.
METALLIC AND PASTEL
Katy wore a figure-hugging pale pink backless gown with metallic chains to accompany fiancé Orlando Bloom to the premiere of his show Carnival Row in August 2019.
PIN UP KATY
From “California Gurl” to Malibu Barbie. Katy rocked this look to a 2018 fashion awards ceremony.
IN BLOOM
This plunging dusty rose gown Katy chose for the 2016 Golden Globes caught the eye of future fiancé Orlando. The two met at an awards show afterparty and have been together on and off ever since!
ICONIC
One of Katy’s most famous braless looks was this green Gucci resort gown she wore to the 2013 Grammy Awards that featured a massive chest keyhole cut-out.