HOW TO WEAR THE SHEER TREND IN 2026

Skin-baring looks are as common in the fashion world as cowboys in Texas. A model walking the runway in a see-through shirt will hardly ruffle feathers, but the same pieces don’t always translate to everyday dressing. The secret to pulling them off is what your pair them with. Sheer blouses offer an easy way to update your tailoring for spring and summer, creating a light and airy counterpart to heavyweight fabrics. They’re also a subtle way to inject bold new shades, if colour blocking feels like a commitment.

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01: Topshop high neck grown on shoulder sheer organza top in cornflour blue, £32
02: ASOS DESIGN knit-look semi sheer long sleeve top, £22
03: & Other Stories pure cotton semi sheer long sleeve t-shirt in white, £32
04: Topshop sheer organza drape tunic top in ecru, £36

Arguably the standout style of this year’s sheer trend, the skirt has quickly become a summer staple. Structured pencil skirts and breezy maxi silhouettes are a match made in heaven for your oversized basic tees and sweatshirts – and will give extra coverage if you don't want to bare all. Think of these gossamer pieces as a natural evolution of last year’s lace skirt obsession. Thanks to the clean lines of the see-through fabric, sheer skirts are an easy way to elevate your relaxed staples whilst still feeling seasonally appropriate.

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01: ASOS DESIGN sheer mesh midi skirt in black, £20
02: Mango sheer midi skirt in grey, £35.99
03: Topshop organza column maxi skirt with contrast stitching in oyster, £38
04: SNDYS chiffon contrast sheer tie side maxi skirt co-ord in off white, £59

If you’re feeling particularly confident about skin-baring styles, why not go all in? A sheer dress feels like a wearable holiday, with the crisp freshness of a coastal breeze and the delicate softness of a balmy evening by the pool. But you needn’t limit yourself to exotic locales. See-through dresses, particularly in black and cream, give off an air of quiet luxury when worn over simple camisoles and skirts. So whether you’re packing for a trip or planning for a wedding, a sheer dress is nothing to be sniffed at.

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01: Topshop knitted sheer mix dress in ivory, £55
02: SNDYS bandeau structured half sheer maxi dress in white, £62
03: ASOS DESIGN sheer midi shirt dress in chocolate, £40
04: Fashionkilla exclusive chiffon bandeau dress in black, £46

Jelly sandals, Havaianas and ballet shoes are the steppers to be seen in this summer. But sheer flats are a step up. If you want to stand out from the crowd, these barely there shoes are the answer. First debuted at quiet luxury legends like The Row and Alaïa, transparent and mesh ballet flats are a nice middle ground between toe-baring treads and demure feminine footwear. We’d pair ours with a simple satin slip dress or maxi skirt and Henley tee to things relaxed and unfussy, offsetting your flamboyant flats.

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01: Public Desire Farrah slingback mesh flats in white, £25
02: ASOS DESIGN Libra mesh mary jane ballets in black, £26
03: SEQWL woven mesh ballet flats in pink, £16
04: Simmi London Carly mules in black mesh, £25