Upgrade your wardrobe with this season’s hottest fabrics — chiffon, organza, gossamer, rayon and lace.
Upgrade your wardrobe with this season’s hottest fabrics — chiffon, organza, gossamer, rayon and lace. If you thought wearing sheers was too revealing or dramatic, au contraire — it means creating an elegant, playful ensemble that flatters your body type.
Sheers for everyday wear
The trick to incorporating sheers in your daily wear is by layering it appropriately and simply choosing what you want to display. With the right layering, you can make the look appropriate for almost all occasions.
Blazer blaze: Fool-proof and the easiest way to wear sheers daily. Just throw on a comfortable boyfriend blazer on your billowy sheer shirt. Take your look up a notch by adding a matching lip colour. It’s an effortless way to wear sheers without going overboard.
Sheer on sheer: Pile two of your favourite sheer blouses and enjoy the summer breeze. You can get experimental by mixing prints or different sheer fabrics. You can’t go wrong with sheers, just pick complementing shades and they look elegant in all ways.
Undercover: Combine a sheer top with a camisole underneath. Choose a nude camisole for a monochromatic look and if you’re feeling bold, try out some bright-coloured ones for a surprise pop.
Vested interests: Use your sheer blouses as a waistcoat and layer it over a solid-coloured dress. This is a great way to add shape to your look — you can use a belt or a scarf to cinch your waist.
Pastel picks: Blend this season’s hottest trends — pastels and sheer. Pick shades like mint green, sorbet pinks, or sea blue for a dreamy fairytale look. Complete this look with grey palazzo pants and comfortable wedges.
Sheer facts
Keep these tips handy to suit sheer to your body type
Petite frames: Work with sheers in your favour. Lengthen your legs by pairing a sheer shirt tucked with high-waisted shorts, and complete the look with a pair of sky-rocketing stilettos.
Busty shapes: Take away from your upper body and invest in a sheer skirt and pair it with a simple t-shirt and blazer.
Pear shapes: You can pick a flowy blouse with slim pants. Go with a sheer blouse and straight-fit pants and a pair of wedges to balance your upper body.
Athletic shapes: Sheers will add an instant feminity to your body type. Opt for a sheer maxi dress in a delicate print. This will minimise your broad shoulders and built. Club the look with flat sandals.
Jasleen and Sonu are fashion writers, stylists and co-founders of Fashion Bombay, an everyday fashion blog
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