The Sheer Clothing Trend Is About Showing as Much (or as Little) Skin as You Want
The internet, and especially TikTok, has a way of prioritizing style trends that look like more of a uniform than a passing fashion trend (after all, what’s coquette without a bow in your hair and a pair of sticker-adorned Air Pods). These days, so-called "aesthetics" dominate the apps offering a way of dressing rather than a styling trend or fun, new piece that can be incorporated into your existing wardrobe.
That said, there's one overarching theme that transcends categorization in 2023: sheer dressing. The beauty of this trend is that it's all about playing up transparent pieces with your personal style in mind—rather than overhauling your closet altogether. Plus, it's surprisingly versatile.
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Many of today's fads are so niche that they can almost only be described as a “-core,” aligning their hyper-specificity to just one look (hello, mermaidcore, blokecore, and rom-comcore). The sheer trend, however, is pretty ambiguous. You can wear it however you want as long as what you’re wearing is somewhat see-through.
Case in point: Channeling a Grecian statue with delicate chiffon is an option, as is a more day-time appropriate printed mesh or see-through lace top with a tank underneath. Since the sheer trend works off more of an idea than a specific piece, silhouette, or style, it's actually not a hard one to try, despite its intimidating name.
So, whether you're a dark bimbo lover, a balletcore type, or somewhere in between, read on for inspiration about how you can make the sheer trend work for you. Read More…