Get inspired: Sheer

Winter is slowly leaving us, so it’s time to put your big, baggy sweaters and puffy coats away. Yes, I know… sounds rough. We all love feeling cozy, and a fuzzy jumper can certainly give us a sense of security (plus it seems as if  somebody hugs you) and calmness.

But let’s leave these sad thoughts and concentrate on what’s just around the corner – spring with its dainty flowers, nostalgic winds and shy sun. Sounds good?

As far as fashion goes this season is pretty exciting and gives a lot of place for experimenting. Since you’re not freezing all the time,  there’s no need to wear 5 layers of clothing, but it’s also not like in order not to melt in the summer heat you have to wear shorts and tank tops every single day.

Spring is mild… but it allows you to be wild.

On of the biggest trends for this season is sheerness in all possible forms and ways. Fashion houses like Dior, Mansur Gavriel, Giambattista Valli, John Galliano took advantage of spring’s freeing power and embraced see-through materials.

You probably wonder how on earth is it possible to casually walk half-naked on the street. After looking at the runway photos it might seem like you have to go for all or nothing, but in reality sheerness can be made elegant and even subtle if you won’t go overboard with it.

Here are some simple rules to follow:

1. Decide on one sheer piece.                                                                                                         It can be a dress, shirt, skirt or even just socks. Transparency from head-to-toe can make you look tacky and as if you were in your lingerie. Single staple garment is enough to create original, eye-catching stylization and it will still seem pretty effortless.
2. Pair it with simple pieces.                                                                                                              Sheer fabric should be the star of the show, and it doesn’t need much to shine. It loves monochrome and smooth textures. Your basic black leather jacket might be the best pick to go with sheer dress or maybe well-tailored suit as a company for more eye-catching shirt.
3. Keep it casual.                                                                                                                                     If you want to make your sheer piece everyday-appropriate you have to robe it of its overpowering boldness. On the runway, designers proposed long transparent dresses that were absolutely beautiful but most of us can’t even imagine an occasion to wear this kind of piece. What I would suggest is pairing sheer skirt with shorts underneath, put denim jacket on flowy dress or funky dotted socks with your mom jeans.

And lastly, just have fun and don’t be afraid to at least try this dreamy sheer dress on, even if you’ll end up looking like a forest fairy … or a witch. It’s just clothes, it’s for pleasure and provocation.

Martyna

Christian Dior

Christian Dior

Christian Dior

Christian Dior

Christian Dior

Christian Dior

Christian Dior

Mansur Gavriel

Mansur Gavriel

Giambattista Valli

Giambattista Valli

 

Giambattista Valli

Marchesa

Marchesa

Marchesa

Source of photos: Pinterest