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Accidental Exposure: 10 Wardrobe Malfunctions We're Thankful For

Complex reminisces on our favorite fashion faux-pas: the "wardrobe malfunction".

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Nicki Minaj stirred things up during a live performance for ABC's Good Morning America this past Friday, and almost lost her tube top, giving viewers a little something extra to go along with their a.m. cup of coffee. But Ms. Minaj wasn't alone in her tube top-less fiasco. She was quickly followed by Kelly Rowland on Sunday, who joined in on the action and accidentally provided some adult entertainment during a show at Club 4Sixty6.

These leave-no-skin-behind incidents may have been accidental, but we think Kelly and Nicki are on to something. Forget about boat shoes and pocket tees. Our favorite trend of Summer 2011 embraces a no clothes barred, beyond minimalist approach. Enter: the wardrobe malfunction.

So, hold onto your shirts and take a peak at our ode to nonexistent five second delays—Accidental Exposure: 10 Wardrobe Malfunctions We're Thankful For.


Jennifer Lopez Gives Germany An Extra Warm Welcome

Jennifer Lopez Gives Germany An Extra Warm Welcome

WHERE: Wetten Dass, Germany
WHEN: June 2011


This past June, while filming a German TV show "Wetten Dass" (German for "Wanna Bet That"), Jennifer Lopez gave foreign fans a little more than what they bargained for when the top of her flowing dress left an eyeful exposed. We "wanna bet that" the viewers hardly minded the extra entertainment.


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Kate Middleton Has a Royal Mishap

Kate Middleton Has a Royal Mishap

WHERE: Calgary, Alberta
WHEN: July 2011

Being a princess has its perks, but having a team of skin-hungry paparazzi on your behind isn't one of them. When Kate took to the streets post-flight back in July, a breeze almost got the best of her—and almost gave us a peak at her royal caboose.

Toni Braxton Scores Big At The World Cup

Toni Braxton Scores Big At The World Cup

WHERE: 2006 FIFA World Cup, Germany
WHEN: June 2006


Toni Braxton un-broke our hearts at the 2006 FIFA World Cup and left us seriously smitten with her barely-there style. When she took to the stage with Il Divo, wind once again was the culprit and gave us an unexpected (but much appreciated) view of her assets.



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Price is Right Contestant Bears All For Bob

Price is Right Contestant Bears All For Bob

WHERE: The Price is Right
WHEN: 1977

Contestants on "The Price is Right" are usually excited to meet Bob Barker, but Yolanda Bowsley takes the cake for enthusiasm. She was so psyched when Bob called her name that she literally lost her top when she ran to the stage. But Bob Barker described this priceless moment best: "She came on down, and they came on out!”

Sophie Marceau Makes a Full-Frontal Premiere

Sophie Marceau Make a Full-Frontal Premiere

WHERE: 2005 Cannes Film Festival, France
WHEN: May 2005

Sophie Marceau got her dress drop on at the Cannes Film Festival when the entire left side of her dress slipped right off her shoulder. She may have made a fast recovery, but her full-frontal premiere is one we won't quickly forget.

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Anna Nicole Smith Lets More Than Her Nip Slip

Anna Nicole Smith Spoofs a Slip

WHERE: Australian MTV Music Awards
WHEN: March 2005


There are accidental losses of clothing, and there are planned publicity stunts. Anna Nicole Smith's wardrobe malfunction falls into the latter camp with her spoof of Ms. Jackson's infamous nip slip, where she pulled down her dress to bare both her breasts. May Anna and her memorable mammaries rest in peace.


Beyonce Knowles' Dress Gives Her the "Lift Off"

Beyoncé Knowles' Dress Gives Her the "Lift Off"

WHERE: Tokyo, Japan
WHEN: April 2007


Beyoncé may "run the world," but during her concert at the Tokyo Dome in 2007, her dress ran from her, and gave fans the show of a lifetime. We have all the respect in the world for Jay's wonderful wifey, but damn, that's one performance we wish we would have witnessed.


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Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins Drops it Like it's Hot

Jennifer Hawkins Drops It Like It's Hot

WHERE: Sydney, Australia
WHEN: September 2004

Miss Universe 2004 Jennifer Hawkins sure knows how to heat up the runway. While strutting in her stilettos during a fashion show, she showed the world her Australian assets and launched a successful modeling career shortly after. Shocked? We aren't.

Britney's New Year's Eve Eyeful

Britney's New Year's Eve Eyeful

WHERE: Los Angeles
WHEN: November 2006

In 2006, Britney Spears had an epic commando run when she bared her bottom half three times in one week. Whether Britney has an aversion to undergarments or was just craving a little extra attention is still up for debate, but one thing is for certain—Ms. Spears has no qualms about showing a little skin.

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Janet Jackson Shows All at The SuperBowl

Janet Jackson Shocks the Super Bowl

WHERE: Super Bowl XXXVIII Halftime Show
WHEN: February 2004

Justin Timberlake has always been cool in our book, but he earned major props when he showed the world what Janet Jackson was working with during the halftime show for Super Bowl 38. We have many childhood fantasies that have went unfulfilled, but thanks to Justin, seeing Janet Jackson topless isn't one of them.

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