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Sheer fashion trend: 2008 & 2009

Sheer fabric is back as one of hottest 2008 and 2009 fashion trends, and plenty of celebrities are wearing it. But don't worry, it's not all about tight, see-through tops, and dresses that scream 'look at me' as we saw in the 1990s. Run your eyes over the Spring / Summer 2008 and Spring / Summer 2009 runway collections and you'll find sheer fabrics used in a multitude of ways: tight sheer pieces, layers, and the much sought after delicate, feminine draping.

Not limited to the usual though, 2008 also ushers in sheer skirts and pants - pair them with more modest bloomers or boy-shorts rather than a skimpy thong and you'll keep the look elegant.

And elegance really is the key to wearing the sheer fashion trend this year. While it was last at its most popular in the 1990s, it was in 2006 that it last hit our radar.

Recent Updates on the Sheer Fashion Trend

Megan Fox in a sheer black dress

Megan Fox in a sheer black dress

Emma Watson in Rodarte Spring/Summer 2009

Leighton Meester sheer in Emilio De La Morena

Doutzen Kroes at Cannes Film Festival, 2009

Drew Barrymore in a sheer flapper dress by Alberta Ferretti

Ferragamo: sheer elegance to sheer daring

Leighton Meester sexed up in sheer Preen

Kate Bosworth gorgeous for Tank Magazine

Lindsay Lohan: casual take on the sheer trend

Lily Allen wears a see-through dress... to church?

Lily Allen in Alberta Ferretti S/S 2009 dress

Cindy Crawford in a Preen sheer one-shoulder dress

Gwyneth Paltrow needs to leave her underwear at home

Heidi Klum's one shouldered, sheer sexiness

Mandy Moore in sheer Preen dress

K B A D sheer little black dress

Kate Moss: flash, and the dress is sheer

Malin Akerman; a little too much sheer

Hana Soukupova in see-through dress

Lindsay Lohan in see-through, one-shoulder top

Paris Hilton in sheer little black dress

Lindsay Lohan in see-through/semi-sheer top

So sheer you might as well be topless?

Just Cavalli, Spring/Summer 2009, goes sheer

Mischa Barton sheer and boho in London

Kate Moss wearing a see-through dress: is this too far?

Kate Moss goes sheer for Vogue Nippon

Lara Stone in sheer clothes for Vogue Paris

Kate Bosworth black sheer-sleeved gown

Fendi's faux sheer dress on Lindsay Lohan

Heidi Klum gets the sheer trend right

Natalie Portman wears nude fashion trend

Diane Kruger wears the fur and sheer trends

Kate Moss wearing the sheer fashion trend

Gwyneth Paltrow shines in a sexy sheer lace mini-dress

Heather Graham shows off her breasts

Leelee Sobiesky pairs a sheer lace paneled dress with a black bra

Hilary Swank dons an Armani sheer black gown

Amy Winehouse does see-through... and we're scared

2006 Sheer Fashion Trend

Back then it was almost too sensual, and we weren't yet ready for it (consider the level of nudity shown in fashion titles such as Vogue in 2006 in comparison to current issues). When it did get featured in public, particular elements of a fashion piece were sheer and they seldom revealed anything. Consider 2006's sheer necklines trend, seen here on Salma Hayek, Natalie Portman, and Lucy Liu.

For this look to last through 2008, stick to quality fabrics and classic colours. Pieces should have enough room to fit layers underneath if you want to take them from Spring to Autumn.

2009 Fashion Trends

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Fashion Trends 2008

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Written: 1st January 2008 at 19.48

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