Former ‘American Idol’ judge Mariah Carey may be a beloved singer; however, she isn’t a stranger to showing off her fashionable ways. That’s just what she did in a recent social media post that showed her wearing a chic sheer dress.
Taking to Instagram on Saturday, February 14, the music industry superstar shared a photo of herself in a sandy location with the evening (or early morning?) sun giving her a golden glow. Along with slipping on sleek sunglasses and a few pieces of jewelry, Carey wore a form-fitting, full-length black dress that featured a see-through section around her thighs.
Fans loved Carey’s look and left plenty of comments on her post to let her know what they though of her sheer style.
“Love the ensemble, daaaahling! 🦋,” one person wrote.
Another follower added, “You’re looking so gorgeous Mimi 😍❤️💖🦋🐑”
“Ok desert queen 😍😍😍,” came from a third fan.
Someone else left a comment, saying, “You look hot as hell. I love this outfit and everything about the pic. I felt the vibe in a good way.”
While a fair share of people were clearly into the dress, some might also have found it familiar. That’s because another iconic figure just wore a gown that was strikingly similar if not the exact same one.
Vera Wang Just Wore a Similar Dress
If you follow both Carey and Vera Wang on Instagram, then you might have noticed that they appear to be fond of a specific style. While the singer wore a black sheer dress in the post that she shared on Valentine’s Day, the fashion designer popped up a photo on the same day that showed her wearing a red version of what looks to be the same gown.
GettyWang also wore a white version of the style when she attended the TAAF Heritage Month Awards Dinner in New York City on May 2, 2024.
Mariah Carey Brings Glam to the Sheer Style
GettyIf you adore Carey’s latest see-through dress, then you’ll be thrilled to find out that this isn’t the first time she’s shown up in something sheer.
GettyThe singer wore a black dress with a flowing sheer layer when she walked the red carpet for the Musicares Person of the Year event in Los Angeles on January 30, 2026.
GettyWhen Carey was a guest at the “Recording Academy Honors presented by The Black Music Collective” event during the 66th Grammy Awards on February 1, 2024, she wore a champagne-colored corset bodysuit that had a piece of translucent fabric to finish off the dress.
GettyThe star wore a glittering gown with a see-through section around her legs when she performed at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park on September 24, 2022.
GettyWhen Carey was spotted at the 2018 American Music Awards on October 9, 2018, her black dress boasted eye-catching embellishments, a fluffy bottom section and sheer fabric in just the right places.
