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Rihanna Wears a See-Through Dress in the "Needed Me" Music Video

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Rachel Ellis

Updated on March 29, 2026

As a bona fide fashion icon, Rihanna has had quite a few standout style moments, but one pretty much tops them all. And she just brought the look back.

Remember the glittering see-through Adam Selman sparkle gown she wore to accept her CFDA Fashion Icon Award in 2014? It was stunning, not least because it showed off every inch of her curves, and set the stage for the naked dress phenomenon. Now we're wondering if the pop star is revisiting her archives—the see-through gown she's wearing throughout her new music video for "Needed Me" is giving us some of the same vibes. It's sheer and incredibly risqué, and the only undergarment on display is a matching thong (check, check, and check). That last point is kind of an issue for RiRi and her clothing choices—she's said her only regret in life is the fact that the undies she wore with the Selman gown weren't bedazzled.

To refresh your memory, here's Rihanna in the Adam Selman number:

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And here's the dress from the new video: