Miley Cyrus left little to the imagination at a gala in Los Angeles.

Miley Cyrus
(Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

The Wrecking Ball singer, 21, showed off her toned torso in a bondage-style dress at the amfAR Inspiration Gala, which celebrates fashion while raising funds for Aids research.

Unsurprisingly, her ensemble of strategically placed straps over a sheer top and long black skirt meant she hogged the limelight at the event, which she attended with her mum – although she faced competition from singer Rihanna, who dared to bare in some nipple tassles.

Miley Cyrus and mum Tish
Miley Cyrus with her mum Tish (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Meanwhile, Gwyneth Paltrow went for more sombre attire – a black blazer paired with slim-fitting trousers.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Tom Ford
Gwyneth Paltrow (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Other celebrities attending included Sharon Stone, Glee actress Lea Michele and Mad Men actress January Jones.

Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Lea Michele
Lea Michele (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
January Jones
January Jones (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Kristin Davis and British singer Natasha Bedingfield livened up the black carpet in a hot pink number and canary yellow dress respectively.

Kristin Davis
Kristin Davis (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Natasha Bedingfield
Natasha Bedingfield (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)