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Whoa! Rihanna leaves nothing to imagination

The pop singer showed up in this sheer dress by Adam Selman at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) fashion awards. But did she just cross the thin line between edgy and crass?

This and more snapshots from the recently concluded CFDA awards red carpet!

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We are all aware of Rihanna's exhibitionist streak.

Yes she has a body made for sin.

Yes she loves showing it off. (See this, for instance)

But did Rihanna just take it too far at the recently concluded CFDA fashion awards?

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Rihanna

Rihanna, RiRi to her fans, turned up in this sheer Adam Selman dress at the awards ceremony.

The dress left little to imagination as RiRi chose to go topless.

While various magazines have debated over the dress (some have listed it among the best outfits of the evening), truth is it was a number that simply couldn't be ignored.

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Rihanna

But was this Rihanna outing way too stylish or just plain crass?

Is this what you would expect from someone who received an award for being a fashion icon?

Take the poll below and tell us!

Give Rihanna's daring number thumbs up if you liked it and a thumb down if you don't.

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Lupita Nyong'o

Oscar award-winner and Hollywood's latest sweetheart, Lupita Nyong'o also walked the line in this edgy jumpsuit by the New York design house, Suno.

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Marion Cottilard

Marion Cottilard played it safe in a cute Dior number that we quite loved. Don't you too?

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Blake Lively

Actress Blake Lively gets our vote for this Michael Kors number. Does she get yours?

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Kate and Mary Oslen

Kate and Mary Oslen also turned up. In black.

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Alessandra Ambrosio

That is supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio working her magic in a classic red gown.

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Heidi Klum

And that is Heidi Klum!

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Jennifer Hudson

And while it was nowhere close to being as daring as Rihanna's number Jennifer Hudson's black gown revealed enough to make heads turn.

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Olivia Wilde

Also in black was actress Olivia Wilde looking elegant as always in an off-shoulder number.

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Joan Smalls

Continuing the dark streak we have model Joan Smalls giving Angelina Jolie's right leg a run for its money.

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Naomi Campbell

What can we say about Naomi Campbell that hasn't already been said? The supermodel was stunning as ever! Sigh!

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Solange Knowles

Solange Knowles has been offered 12 million pounds to reveal what really transpired between her and Jay Z in the elevator.

We have two words for her: Take them!

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Rachel Roy

Former friend of Solange Knowles and the alleged reason for the brawl between her and Jay Z at the Met Gala, designer Rachel Roy also showed up but stayed away from the soul singer this time around.

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Hilary Rhoda

Sports Illustrated model Hilary Rhoda looks a million bucks here, wouldn't you agree?

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Rachel Zoe

Stylist Rachel Zoe shows us just why she is among the highest paid in the business.

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Chrissy Teigen

Yet another Sports Illustrated model, Chrissy Teigen also put up a stylish appearance.

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Jenna Lyons

Jenna Lyons is the creative director for popular clothing brand J.Crew and though she may not be known so much outside of tinsel town, we simply couldn't get our eyes off of her. Can you?

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Coco Rocha

We wind up this list with the bright young Canadian model, Coco Rocha who was named the model of the year. Stylish, she is... wouldn't you agree?