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.
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
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.
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First Written: 1st January 2008 at 19.48
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