MTV VMAs 2013: Sheer daring: Jessica Biel wows in see-through black lace dress as she heads to VMA afterparty to support husband Justin Timberlake

The actress turned out to support Timberlake after his major win, adding a polished touch to the star-studded celebration.

See-through style: Jessica Biel wore a sheer black lace dress over black underwear as she arrived at the Dream Hotel for the VMAs afterparty on Sunday

Sheer style: Jessica Biel arrived at the Dream Hotel in a see-through black lace dress worn over black underwear for the VMAs afterparty on Sunday

While Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga embraced barely-there outfits on stage, Jessica delivered a more refined take on the daring trend.

The 31-year-old's black underwear was visible beneath the dress, which appeared to be crafted entirely from vintage-inspired black lace.

Although the look revealed plenty, its calf-length hemline and high neckline gave the outfit an elegant, sophisticated finish.

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

Proud wife: Jessica smiled as she made her way inside to join Justin Timberlake after his big win

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

Striking: The actress demonstrated how to achieve a sophisticated take on a daring look, unlike some of the night's VMA performers

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

Gothic touch: Jessica completed her party ensemble with black drop earrings and a hint of plum lipstick

  

She wore her dark hair in a sleek low ponytail and added plum lipstick, giving the ensemble a distinctly gothic-inspired edge.

Her pop-star husband, who won Video of the Year for “Mirrors,” arrived at the party separately in a monochrome shirt.

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

Celebrating in style: Justin arrived separately, ready to mark his win and the much-discussed *NSYNC reunion

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

The band is back: Chris Kirkpatrick and Joey Fatone joined Justin and Jessica at the post-show celebration

Timberlake's *NSYNC bandmates, who had joined him on stage for a special performance, also attended the party to celebrate their widely praised reunion.

Rihanna was seen celebrating at the PHD Rooftop after the ceremony, having traded her casual awards-show outfit for 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
Party time: Rihanna swapped her casual ceremony look for a glamorous LBD as she headed to the PHD Rooftop for a VMA party

Party style: Rihanna exchanged her casual ceremony outfit for a glamorous little black dress at the PHD Rooftop VMA party

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

Stepping it up: Rihanna smiled as she left the party 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

Close friends: Rihanna's friend Drake attended the same party and was seen leaving shortly after her

She left in the early hours holding a drink, with Drake departing soon afterward.

Many fans were disappointed that Beyoncé did not attend the awards, but she was later photographed leaving the same party as Rihanna with her husband, Jay-Z.

Lady Gaga appeared to have chosen a different celebration, being spotted getting into a car bound for Gold Bar while still wearing the tight-fitting skirt and shell bra from earlier in the evening.

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

Surprise appearance: Although she skipped the awards, Beyoncé attended the afterparty in a skin-tight black dress

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

Bold look: Jay-Z wore a bright shirt and gold chains as he left alongside his wife

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

Impossible to miss: Lady Gaga headed to a Gold Bar party in the same shell bra and skirt

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

In high spirits: Gaga appeared cheerful as she entered the bar to continue her night