Sheer Madness: 10 Transparent Summer Staples

by Annie Wazer | 3:09 pm, July 2nd, 2011

Remember when wearing a see-through dress was a fashion faux-pas? Those days are long gone now that transparency is one of this season’s hottest — and most revealing — trends.

Don’t be fooled by the sexy stereotype of sheer clothing; not only can it be worn in the daytime, but it can also be downright demure, we promise!

For daytime translucents, opt for light or bright colors (read: no black). If wearing a transparent top, we suggest trying a bandeau bra — it’s much less overt than its lingerie relatives. At night, you can afford to be a little riskier, but you still shouldn’t try to wear sheer pants without wearing some sort of shorts underneath (unless your name is Lady Gaga).

For the less adventurous, consider trying a conservative dress with a transparent inset — instead of making the dress sexier, it will make it more modern and chic (see the BCBG MAXAZRIA dress, below). But if see-through clothing just isn’t in your fashion repertoire, there’s always translucent shoes or accessories (yes, really!).

Here are 10 of our favorite sheer styles (clothes, shoes, and accessories alike), take a look!

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