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Some might appear demure on the red carpet and casual in their day-to-day lives, but for many performers, whether actresses or musicians, getting dressed means letting it all hang out.

But while the bottom-grazing get-ups beloved of Madonna have lost the power to shock, other stars have turned outrageous outfits into an art form.

From the revealing ni pple pasties beloved of Miley Cyrus to the bizarre machine g un b ra donned by Lady Gaga. Some other big names with no limits when it comes to sartorial showing off.

MILEY CYRUS

Once a demure Disney Club ingénue, recent years have seen Miley Cyrus, 22, show off an increasingly risqué repertoire of stage get-ups.

Nipple pasties are a favourite choice, as the star demonstrated last week when she took to the stage at the Adult Swim Upfront Party with a pair of pink butterflies concealing her nipples.

And it's not the first time that the star has gone out of her way to shock: most famously when she took to the stage at the 2013 VMA's in a n ude PVC two-piece.

Miss Cyrus then proceeded to put on a raunchy show in which she enthusiastically twerked on 38-year-old singer, Robin Thicke, and stuck out her tongue.

LADY GAGA

She's never knowingly under-dressed whether on stage or not, so its no surprise to discover more than a few bizarre get-ups in Lady Gaga's wardrobe.

Past performances have seen the 29-year-old take to the stage in exaggerated clear PVC costumes, complete with a fan-like headdress, and odd octopus-themed ensembles.

The star also has no problem with nu dity and vio lence, having previously donned sheer lace body stockings, meat dresses, gu n b ras, and, at one point, crawling on stage covered in blood for a 2009 performance of Paparazzi.

BEYONCÉ

The singer is usually known for stage outfits that are show-stopping rather than provocative but in April 2013, Beyoncé donned a gold sequin bodysuit on the Serbian leg of her Mrs. Carter Show World Tour that came complete with fake br easts and ni pples.

The singer had married rapper Jay Z a year earlier. 

KATY PERRY

Known for her whimsical, vibrant style, Katy Perry's stage costumes frequently play up this characteristic, although not always to stylish effect.

The raven-haired singer has also donned a sheer leotard covered in bizarre neon stickers, smiley face b ras, popcorn skirts, and a gold embellished dress with odd attached wings placed at the h ips.

NICKI MINAJ

She's a famously eccentric dresser and for Nicki Minaj, there's no better showcase for the more outré get-ups in her wardrobe than on stage. 

Other performances have seen the star sport candyfloss-pink hair as well as graffiti print leggings and skin-tight fluoro bodysuits.

One particularly memorable look was the orange leather bustier with peplum cartoon leggings and disco ball shoulder pads worn for the Victoria's Secret show in 2011.

RIHANNA

Rihanna's performances are certainly not for the faint-hearted thanks to the 27-year-old's love of revealing ensembles and se xualised dance moves.

Earlier this year, the Barbudan performer showed her fans a get-up consisting of skimpy shorts and a revealing top paired with a bizarre shaggy green fur jacket and over-the-knee PVC boots in the same colour.

Another memorable stage outfits was a gladiator style costume with over-the-knee plated boots, high-waisted shorts and a sheer top that exposed her b ra.

One outfit consisted of nothing more than an embellished b ra and un derwear set and fishnet tights.

TAYLOR SWIFT

She may be revered for her consistently on-point wardrobe but even immaculate songstress Taylor Swift is susceptible to a hiccup or two in the fashion department.

The 25-year-old took to the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York in a Union Jack minidress - complete with a bizarre single long sleeve, a splattered train and mini top hat.

RITA ORA 

She's certainly no shrinking subject and unsurprisingly, some of Rita Ora's on-stage choices have been wacky to say the least.

Culled: UKDaily