MARIAH Carey narrowly avoided an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during a show in New Orleans as her boobs almost burst out of her dress.

The pop diva chose a skimpy silver dress for last night’s show, which nearly ended in disaster during a particularly energetic stage routine.

8Mariah bared almost all as she bent down during last night’s showCredit: Getty Images

Mariah wowed fans with her headline set at the Essence music festival, which was held at the Louisiana Superdome.

She belted out her most famous hits, but all eyes were on her saucy costumes.

The Hero star made a number of costume changes throughout her set, but it was her sparkly silver gown that drew the most attention.

8The singer looking stunning in the skimpy frockCredit: Getty Images

The singer’s breasts came close to spilling out of the super-tight frock as she leaned down to hit one of her infamous high notes.

She also showed a lot of leg as her dress was cut almost all the way to her waist.

Mariah went on to wow fans with a glittery pink number, in which she also struggled to keep her chest in check.8Mariah changed into a pretty pink numberCredit: Getty Images8The diva wowed the crowd in New OrleansCredit: Getty Images

During the show, Mariah raised temperatures by bringing out a troupe of hunky dancers, who lifted her on a sofa.

The singer narrowly managed to preserve her modesty as her dress fell open to expose her thighs.

8Mariahs dancers carried her across the stage on a chaise longueCredit: Getty Images8She kept singing as she sprawled on the sofa high in the airCredit: AP:Associated Press8The pop diva was one of the highlights of the annual music eventCredit: Getty Images8Mariah showed a lot of front at the showCredit: Getty Images