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Why All the See-Through on the Red Carpet?

Monday October 29, 2007
uma thurmanUma Thurman is just the latest in a list of seemingly smart, obviously successful celebrities who take the red carpet by surprise with their see-through outfits. Have you ever wondered -- beyond the obvious point of seeking media coverage -- what these celebrities were thinking when they donned see-through for the red carpet?

About.com Psychology Guide Kendra Van Wagner has great insight into why these women tinker with exhibitionism on the red carpet (Altered reality! Body Dysmorphic Disorder! Audience Control!) And you thought they just wanted attention... (Photo Credit: Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

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November 6, 2007 at 6:01 am
(1) kashmere_21 says:

well,maybe they are thinking that wearing see-through will help them to be more popular,logically..ofcourse people will take a second look after ..why not..you dont just see style also their inside.. hahaha..

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