Charlie Teather
Once seen as the epitome of bad taste, sheer fabrics and risqué dresses have, in recent years, become a key component of some of the world’s chicest wardrobes. Yes, really.
Take Dua Lipa, who just attended the Jacquemus “La Casa” runway show in Capri in the ultimate nearly-naked look, comprising of an ice blue, floor-skimming sheer gown atop a high-waisted black thong.
We would give you further descriptions of that breathtaking dress, but let’s cut to the chase and just take a look… Jaws. On. The. Floor.
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Need further proof of the naked dress trend? May we introduce you to the latest Grammy awards, which played host to a whole number of super sheer moments.
From Tyla in Versace to Miley Cyrus in custom Maison Margiela and Doja Cat in Dilara Findikoglu, it seems that there’s no doubt sheer dresses will continue to be a major hit in 2024.
When done right like this, ‘nearly-naked’ looks strike that hard-to-reach sweet spot between being sartorially sensual and super chic without even a hint of awkwardness or discomfort for either the wearer or the observer. And – we think it’s fair to say – these women all look very comfortable in their sheer gowns.
And don’t think for a minute that the concept of a sheer dress should’ve been left behind in your early twenties, with the likes of Priyanka Chopra, Ashley Graham and even the Duchess of Cambridge having joined in in proving that they can be super high fashion, flattering, sophisticated and sexy… whatever the occasion.
Of course, practically every red carpet has played host to a nearly-naked dress over the years, thanks in large part to the sartorially savvy fans such as Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Zendaya and Chrissy Teigen, while Naomi Campbell and Gigi Hadid have taken to many a Fashion Week runway to prove the power of sheer fabrics.
Keep scrolling for all the sheer style inspo you could possibly ever need…
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