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Sheer fashion trend: 2009 & 2010
Written by Tania Braukamper
Sheer fabric is back as one of hottest 2009 and 2010 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 2009 and Spring / Summer 2010 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
Lara Stone is a bad girl by Philip Riches
Abbey Lee Kershaw: sheer trend
Victoria Beckham in the sheer trend
Street style: sheer cuts, New York
Anna Friel wears a sheer dress
Chanel Iman wears the sheer trend
Street Style: Rock chick with sheer trend
Christina Ricci in a sheer Prada dress
The sheer trend in Numero Japan
Street Style: sheer blouse, Paris
Kristen Stewart in sheer Balenciaga
Iselin Steiro wears the sheer trend
Olivia Wilde wears the sheer trend
Street Style: Sheer trend, Paris
Katie Holmes wears the sheer trend
Mariacarla Bosconi sheer in i-D magazine
Anouck Lepere: sheer in Dazed and Confused
Rihanna: sheer to the extreme during PFW
Street style: sheer, but not as expected at PFW
Sheer trend in BodyAMR Spring/Summer 2010
Street style: sheer pregnancy chic, Milan / MFW
Versace Spring 2010: catwalk pictures from MFW
Rihanna in a see-through top and denim shorts
Street style: sheer trend, Moscow
Olivia Wilde at Emmy Awards 2009 in Marchesa
Lily Allen: sheer trend and bob hairstyle
Street style: sheer fashion trend, Copenhagen
Rihanna expands her collection of nipple-stars
Street style: forget sheer, confidence is in
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.
Written: 1st January 2008 at 19.48
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Written by Tania Braukämper.
There aren't too many alpha-females out there and, though she might deny it, Tania Braukamper certainly exudes their qualities. A keen eye, a focused approach, and a wardrobe spanning three rooms have made her one of the savviest of dressers. But it's not all couture for Tania, earning her fashionista credentials she'll frequently be seen on the town in a one-off, vintage dress and a pair of Gucci heels.
She says: Vintage will never go out of style
We say: Does that include vintage 80s?