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7 Days, 7 Ways: How Celebs Show Off the Sheer Trend

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52:45 PDT

Sheer clothing and cutouts were a big trend during Spring 2012 Fashion Week, with designers like Marc Jacobs, Emilio Pucci, and Vera Wang showing sexy see-through pieces on the runways. Whether in a slightly sheer tank or blouse or going all out in a see-through maxi dress, some of our fashionable favorites have nailed the sheer trend for work, play, and beyond. We're showing how to make sheer separates work for seven days in seven ways, gleaning some inspiration from the styling capabilities of Gwyneth Paltrow, Jessica Alba, Ashley Madekwe, and more. Click through for their style-setting examples, then shop our editors' picks to get the look for yourself.

Sheer Thing: See-Through Insets Rule the Oscars Afterparties

Hannah Weil — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:17:23 PST

If it wasn't all-over sequins or bold color that caught our eye on last night's afterparty attendees, it was the sultry sheer detailing that drew us in. With subtle sex appeal, sheer fabrications left just a little to the imagination on necklines and hemlines alike. While the feel from Kate Bosworth's Prabal Gurung confection, Zoe Saldana's Marios Schwab, and Ginnifer Goodwin's Peter Som gowns are on the moodier, edgier side of the sartorial spectrum, the feel is a touch softer and ethereal in white, and all-out sexy in red finishes. In each case, sheer details play up the drama of the dress with see-through illusion that's eye-catching without going over the top. Just click through to see how our favorite style setters showed off the red-carpet trend last night.

How to Pull Off the Sheer Trend Like a Pro

Hannah Weil — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:35:04 PST

Thanks to the Fall and Spring runways - not to mention a surge of street style - sheer fabrics are having a style moment. Since sheer means it's also practically see-through, the trend can be an intimidating one to try on your own. We're out to change all that with five easy ways to keep sheer sexy and cool - and never, umm, too transparent. Click through to see and shop our favorite ways to wear it - and, please, do try this at home.

Photo courtesy of Phil Oh

Runway to Reality: Wear Pretty Spring Sheers For Under $100

Marisa Tom — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:22:45 PST

It's a sheer, sheer world, and we're just living in it. Or so it would seem after taking a good long look at the key takeaways from the Spring '12 runways. Designers like Alberta Ferretti, Nina Ricci, Vera Wang, and Valentino embraced the romance of Spring and all of its sweet and sexy subtleties; thus, collections were jam-packed with peekaboo details. Everything from mesh cutouts to open weaves cropped up, but one of our favorite recurring trends was pretty, colorful, strategically placed sheer panels, underlays, coverlets, and more. Plus, we think showing off a hint of skin via see-through features is an effortlessly chic way to indulge your feminine side. To herald in a season of sheer madness, we've rounded up the "best of" pieces from around the web, and they just all happen to be under $100. Shop our picks below now!

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Best of 2011: Which Runway Trend Was the Most Outrageous?

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 03:30:48 PST

No year is complete without a few crazy fashion trends, and in 2011 there were a few that especially had us scratching our heads. Marc Jacobs sent moonboot-style wedges down his Fall runway, making for a far out, slightly space-age footwear trend. Burberry Prorsum and Christopher Kane showed '60s-inspired plastic and PVC pieces, great for keeping the rain at bay, but still a questionable everyday look. We also saw overstuffed, gorilla-esque fur sleeves at Peter Som and YSL and overtly sexy, undie-baring sheer skirts at Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, and more. Out of all the wacky wardrobe pieces we saw this year, which one was the craziest?

7 Days, 7 Ways: How Celebs Style the Sheer Trend

Hannah Weil — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:45:37 PDT

Sexy, sheer pieces had us spellbound on the Fall runways at Louis Vuitton and Stella McCartney, and now it's coming up in real life. The everyday donning of sheer calls for a different kind of styling than the drama of the catwalk, so we're looking to a few celeb standouts for inspiration. This celebrity lookbook incurs seven exemplary models for a week's worth of great sheer looks. From the office appropriate to the ultrasexy, click through to see how these style-savvy celebrities work their sheer pieces, then shop the looks for yourself - one for every day of the week.

Transitional Dressing: Sheer Pieces to Wear Now and Layer Later

Hannah Weil — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:57:43 PDT

The sheer trend has been on our radar since the Fall '11 runways; we love that we can maximize the breeziness of sheer chiffon during these last hot weeks of Summer and then layer them later with cozier fabrics for an ethereal Fall look. While sheer pieces may not seem like a smart Fall investment, they're actually super versatile and will carry you through all four seasons. Click through to shop our favorite ways to go sheer.

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Sheer Is Where It's At: Steal January Jones's Maternity Style

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:21:05 PDT

Peek-a-boo, we see you! There comes a point in a pregnancy when a burgeoning bump becomes a full-blown belly and there's no hiding what's under that shirt. January Jones is the most recent pregnant celeb to show off her pregnancy with a sheer black shirt. The look can easily be re-created with both maternity and regular chiffon tops. See my picks below!

Clockwise from top left: A Pea in the Pod Elbow Sleeve Dropwaist Maternity Blouse ($165), ASOS The Reformation Patti Sheer Top ($240), Bebe Sheer Mesh Layering Tee ($39), Urban Outfitters RVCA Temporary Madness Sheer Tee ($48),
A Pea in the Pod Lavish by Heidi Klum Sleeveless Decorative Trim Maternity Blouse ($99), ASOS Sheer Tab Oversize Beach Shirt ($51).

5 Ways to Wear Spring's Sheer Maxi Skirt

Brittney Stephens — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:52:56 PDT

A flash of skin in small doses is never a bad thing - and this season's wispy, ultra-feminine sheer maxi skirt is a surefire way to work the see-through trend without being, well, scandalous. This Rag & Bone pleated silk maxi skirt ($450) is a seemingly tricky investment piece but one that, when carefully styled, can deliver endless options through every season. For those of you ready to show some skin this Spring, here are five ways to wear the barely there sheer maxi skirt.

Trend Alert: Black, Sheer, and Sexy

Noria Morales — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:32:38 PST

When we saw this woman walking the streets of Paris (center photo), our jaws dropped - so gorgeous! Sure, she's wearing a sheer top, but she walks with such self-assurance and elegance, proving she can rock the sheer trend. After seeing it on the runways for Spring at Phillip Lim and Valentino, we know this trend is a good investment. Key points: pair it with ladylike elements so it doesn't feel cheap. A long flowy skirt and structured jacket can also balance out the sexiness of the sheer top. Click through our editor picks for gorgeous sheer black pieces to try.

Left to right: Phillip Lim, Street Style, Valentino

Source: Greg Kessler, Getty