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Out of all of the quintessentially summer looks, sheer outfits might just be the trickiest to pull off. There’s a fine line between alluring elegance and pearl-clutching indecency. And while it’s easy for celebs to have fun teetering on the side of the latter (after all, naked dresses have become the norm for any red carpet occasion), we’ve been thinking about ways to bring the skin-baring trend into our everyday lives in a way that embodies the seductive attitude in an elevated manner.
The Sheer Shopping List
- The Treasured Top: Zara silk organza top, $70
- The Polished Blouse: Mango contrast semi-transparent silk shirt, $230
- The Playful Pants: Staud Luke pant, $295
- The Designer Bodysuit: Michael Kors Collection lace bodysuit, $890
- The Runway Skirt: Prada organza midi-skirt, $1,720
Lately, Greta Lee has been a picture-perfect example, taking delicate gauzy designs and turning them into transparent treasures with the help of brilliant styling. Lift a page from her stylebook and sheer madness with a failsafe outfit formula: an organza blouse plus a polished pair of trousers. She’s not the only one; there are several other stars proving that it’s all about creating balance. Think of it as a sartorial game of peek-a-boo—a bit of skin hither and thither is totally fine even for the daytime. Just ensure you don’t overdo it. Ahead, discover 5 sheer outfit ideas to inspire your sultry summer looks.
The Means-Business Look
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Follow Anya Taylor-Joy’s lead and layer your sheer camisoles under a cropped ribbed knit. A boxy T-shirt will also do the trick helping you nail the reveal-and-conceal trend.
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The Polished Pieces
Wardrobe classics like tailored trousers and perfect pumps will add an elegant touch to your see-through looks. Follow Lee’s lead and have fun mixing in a splash of color into your summer outfits.
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The Vacation Set
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When in doubt, let a matching set guide you. Here, Elsa Hosk, poses for Instagram in new designs from her Helsa collection. Bonus tip: Lean on standout accessories—like Prada’s origami heels and Alaïa’s cutout shoulder bag—to take your outfit to the next level.
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The Evening Frills
We’ve said it once, we ll say it again: an oversized blazer is a must-have in any closet. Here, Katie Holmes demonstrates its versatility in adding a polished touch to a sheer evening look.
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The Layered Coordinates
When shopping for sheer pieces, keep an eye out for items that come with a built-in layer of coverage—like Anne Hathaway’s Simkhai set, which makes keeping it modest a cinch.
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