Brooks Nader Stuns in Sheer Dress at CFDA Fashion Awards

Brooks Nader made a bold fashion statement on Monday evening. She graced the red carpet at the CFDA Fashion Awards in a striking sheer dress. The actress and model, aged 29, wore a black-and-white metallic number featuring a halter neckline and an attached hood. Her choice to pair the ensemble with visible black undergarments added to the bold look.

Nader complemented her outfit with dark red nail polish, two rings, small hoop earrings, and open-toed black high heels. She styled her hair in an updo, allowing a single strand to frame her face, enhancing her natural makeup look that included nude lipstick and winged eyeliner.

In the past, Nader has not shied away from daring fashion choices. In September, she was photographed in New York wearing a sheer black dress with short ruffled sleeves, a high neckline, and a fitted silhouette. She paired that with black undergarments, pointed-toe pumps, and a clutch.

Brooks Nader attended a CFDA event celebrating the start of New York Fashion Week. (Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

Nader’s journey into the fashion world was not straightforward. Raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by conservative parents, she faced initial resistance to her career pursuits. Despite this, her passion for Hollywood and fashion led her to an open call in Miami. This resulted in her participation in the 2020 Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition, where she earned the title of Rookie of the Year.

Nader has expressed confidence in her career, noting, ‘Then, five years later, I made it onto the cover.’ She shared that this was a turning point in how she was perceived within the industry.

Currently, Nader is gearing up for the premiere of a “Baywatch” reboot alongside stars like Shay Mitchell, Livvy Dunne, and Stephen Amell. Reflecting on the legacy of the original “Baywatch,” which featured iconic actors like David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson, Nader aims to pay tribute to the historic show.

Her conservative parents’ views on her participation in “Baywatch” are positive. Given the requirement to wear a one-piece swimsuit, Nader explained, “They’re pumped about ‘Baywatch’ because it’s a one-piece [swimsuit]. We weren’t allowed to wear two-piece bikinis growing up.”

Lori A. Bashian is a writer covering entertainment news for Fox News Digital.