By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

She shunned the red carpet at Sunday night’s VMAs and was nowhere to be seen as her husband Justin Timberlake took to the stage to perform.

But Jessica Biel certainly pulled out all the stops for the afterparty in New York, spotted arriving in a sheer lace dress and black stilettos.

Showing up to support her other half, who won big at the ceremony, the A-lister made a stylish addiction to the star-studded bash at the Dream Hotel.

Transparent trend: Jessica Biel donned a sheer black lace dress atop black undergarments as she arrived at the Dream Hotel for the VMAs afterparty on Sunday.

While Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga kept things barely-there on stage in their undergarments during the event, Jessica chose a more refined approach to making a bold statement.

The 31-year-old’s black underwear was clearly visible through the dress, which looked like it had been made entirely from vintage black lace.

And despite leaving little to the imagination, the star looked sophisticated thanks to the calf-length hemline and high neck.

Proud wife: Jessica grinned as she headed inside to meet up with husband Justin Timberlake following his big win

Striking: The actress showed just how you door racy sophistication, unlike some of the VMA performers during the show

Gothic-inspired: Jessica added black drop earrings and a splash of plum lipstick to her party look

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She pulled back her dark hair into a low ponytail and added a splash of plum lipstick, creating a gothic-inspired feel to the look.

Her pop star other half, who picked up the Video Of The Year award for Mirrors, wore a monochrome shirt as arrived at the bash separately.

On a high: Justin arrived separately as he geared up to celebrate his win and the much-talked about NSync reunion

The boys are back: Chris Kirkpatrick and Joey Fatone joined Justin and Jessica at the party following the show

His NSync bandmates, who had joined him on stage for a special performance also put in a appearance to celebrate their much-lauded performance.

Rihanna was also spotted partying after the ceremony at the PHD Rooftop, having changed from her casual outfit into a plunging black mini-dress.

Party time: Rihanna swapped her casual ceremony look for a glamorous LBD as she headed to the PHD Rooftop for a VMA party

Ramped it up! Rihanna smiled as she left the bash after making a low-key appearance at the awards

Good pals: Rihanna’s friend Drake was at the same party and was spotted leaving just after her

She was spotted leaving in the early hours with a drink in her hand, while friend Drake also made his exit not long afterwards.

Although many fans were let down by Beyoncé’s absence from the awards ceremony, she was spotted leaving the same gathering as Rihanna, alongside her husband Jay-Z.

Meanwhile, Lady Gaga seemed to have decided to go elsewhere as she was spotted getting a car to Gold Bar still wearing the tight-fitting skirt and shell bra that she’d been wearing earlier.

Surprise appearance: Despite not being at the awards do, Beyoncé showed up to the after party in a skin-tight black dress

True blue: Jay-Z wore a bright shirt and gold chains as he left with his wife

No missing her! Lady Gaga went to a party at Gold bar, still wearing her shell bra and skirt

Party time: Gaga seemed in high spirits as she headed into the bar to carry on her night