Sheer. Sounds terrifying, looks rather chic. A trend with as many pitfalls as it has upshots, it is nevertheless abundant this season. But, if peekaboo dresses and see through shirts seem not at all your thing, luckily the runways have given ample inspiration when it comes to ways to work sheer whilst still protecting your modesty. Here are three routes we’ll be taking to follow their lead.
1. Sheer panelled skirts
Suggestive rather than overtly sexy, sheer panelled skirts like those seen at Temperley look way more feminine than they do flirty. Go for demure lengths with cutout panels (lace works here too,) pair them with simple tops, and you’re set. Pictures: Catwalk, Temperley SS13, full skirt also by Temperley, white lace skirt by Tibi and Etro red silk T shirt all from www.net-a-porter.com, jacquard top, crystal venus fly trap necklace and red shoes all from www.jcrew.com, Kotur Margo in floral lace available here.
2. The Peekaboo Dress
As seen at Akris and most noticeably at Stella, cocktail dresses with mesh inserts were crafted in cool, minimal shapes for Spring to deliver a look that’s way more chic than it is cutesy. Keep your hemlines longer and your accessories grown up for the latest way to make an evening statement. Pictures: Catwalk Akris SS13, orange panelled dress and black sheer dress both Stella McCartney, Preen printed dress and Givenchy colour block shoes from www.net-a-porter.com, ring and cuff both Saint Laurent, Kotur Pearce minaudière available here.
3. The Sheer Blouse
There’s nothing quite as sexy as a sheer blouse, just as Valentino and Saint Laurent, who both featured them heavily on their catwalks. Pair yours with slimline trousers (red leather adds a rocking edge) and Kotur’s own knockout take on the sheer trend, our perspex Glitter Globe clutch, and you’re doing rock chick for right now. Pictures: Catwalk: Valentino SS13, black lace top also by Valentino, lace blouse with nude cami by Red Valentino, red leather Miu Miu pants and Pierre Hardy shoes all from www.net-a-porter.com, hummingbird blouse by Alexander McQueen, earrings by Lara Bohinc and clutch, Kotur’s Glitter Globe available here.
