We’ll be honest: the sheer apparel trend is dominating our mood boards and brains this season. It’s no secret that mesh ballerina flats have been having a great time in the sun, and we’re witnessing a similar trend with all things translucent across categories. From sheer tank tops to mesh details to unexpected peekaboo moments, countless A-listers, designers, and video makers are proving that it’s all feasible. Sheer textiles have been one of the most popular runway trends in recent seasons, appearing in both imaginative new designs and on celebrity attendees. Ahead, we look at 12 sheer outfit options to try this season, along with on-trend product recommendations.
A Lace Moment
Mesh and open-weave fabrics are not for the faint of heart, but we’ll let you in on a secret for making them work. Try combining sheer textiles into your wardrobe in a way that seems natural, as Abby Bible does with this lovely look. Accessories like as rosettes or bow appliqués are also a low-key approach to embrace the romantic feeling.
Streamlined Basics
It’s difficult to top the classics, yet the tried-and-true ensemble formula of a tank and jeans gets a modern update owing to a luxury sheer fabric. Dark wash, wide leg pants look especially sharp when combined with pointed-toe slingbacks. And the best part? There is a lot of potential for moving this look into the autumn months.
Vacay Vibes Sheer Outfit
When the temperatures reach their highest, it’s difficult to imagine wearing anything other than breezy, breathable clothing. This resort-ready Sheer Outfit is equally trendy and timeless. Combine a flowy tie blouse with a solid bralette (or bikini top) and athletic skirt to ensure you’re prepared for wherever the summer takes you.
Sparkling Details
A sheer ensemble elevates the style to a new level, and these dazzling mesh items are perfect for that. Consider layering a chainmail-inspired sheer knit over micro shorts and a matching bra, or throw this glam Sheer Outfit over your bikini for an after-beach happy hour.
Sheer Whimsy
Quirky appliqués come out to play: Choose an expressive, vibrant pattern to dress up a conventional, long-sleeved mesh blouse. Keep the remainder of your ensemble simple in all black, with a matched bralette and polished faux leather shorts.
Out of Office
Zoe Saldaña’s after-hours version of a traditional pencil design is perfect for the summer season. Pair a semi-sheer skirt with a plunge neckline top and an oversized blazer to create an unusual look.
Sheer and Sequined
This bedazzled ensemble looks great on Florence Pugh and exemplifies the sheer trend’s adaptability. Try seamless nipple covers or a supportive adhesive bra that matches your skin tone for a more toned-down, versatile version of the preceding statement. This coverage adds a more modest (and wearing) quality to the design without sacrificing the overall view.
Sheer Envy
Charli XCX creates unique, futuristic dance floor looks—and luckily, this ensemble is easy to reproduce with a lightweight summer dress and a thin cashmere layering top. This combination will have you enjoying Brat summer as the girl in the “sheer white dress,” as shown in the hyperpop icon’s song “Mean Girls.”
Laid-Back Mesh
New to the world of sheer fabrics? Adut Akech Bior shows you how to combine your favorite summer Sheer Outfit with modest sheer paneling. A gorgeous flyaway shirt stands out against a worn-in pair of dad jorts, and heeled sandals in a sweet powder blue tint complete the look.
Play Up the Contrast
This whimsical combination finds the perfect mix between high-fashion fabrics and trendy aesthetics. A neon crochet bucket hat, Crocs (which we can’t help but loathe), and a touch of tongue-in-cheek charm complete the look.
All in the Details
Looking forward to a large-scale event on your calendar? This seductive (and lovely) corset gown adds an ethereal element to the translucent clothing trend. Pair the beautiful centerpiece with a vibrant rainbow crystal necklace and accompanying bold drop earrings.
Short and Sweet
Sabrina Carpenter may have chosen a pint-sized Victoria’s Secret historical slip for her vintage Sheer Outfit, but if you want something a little more wearable, a mid-length version would be a better option. In any case, this translucent fabric is great for showing off a tiny balconette bra or an embroidered bralette.
