Thursday, November 13, 2008

Sheer Genius

The New York Times called it “peek-a-boo”. CC calls it stunning! Whether via sheer sleeves, a delicate chiffon overlay, or lacy details, transparency is positively transcendent!
Enjoy the runway inspirations and then get some ideas on how to channel the trend...
Divine details at Thakoon (left) and Alexander McQueen (right).
Sheer Sleeves
at 3.1 Phillip Lim (left) and La Perla (right)
Antonio Berardi (this and pink, below)

Antonio Marras, via nymag.com
Benjamin Cho
Armand Basi One - sheer & studded? Rock on!
Behnaz Sarafpour - CC loves the complimentary color scheme!
Sheer Coats:
Marni
Paul Costelloe; this and next 3 via nymag.com
Divine Dresses & Tops:
Bora Aksu - peachy keen!
Basso & Brooke's cleverly placed brushstrokes
Jasper Conran - pretty in pink!
Peachoo + Krejberg
CNC Costume National, via nytimes.com
Dennis Basso
Dries van Noten
Jeremy Laing - sheer perfection!
Elie Saab, courtesy nymag.com
Halston
Sonia Rykiel
Sheer Skirts
Christian Dior Couture
Charles Anastase
John Galliano - CC is smitten!
Isaac Mizrahi

Rad Hourani

Richard Chai
Reyes' raunchy raingear; this and next 2 via nymag.com
Salvatore Ferragamo
Toni Maticevski
Richard Nicoll
Thakoon - CC is drawn to these peek-a-boo harem pants!

Vicente Villarin
How to wear the titillating trend. . .
Dressing sheer need not be scandalous; just don the appropriate underpinnings. CC likes American Apparel's "too-short" tube dress, which can also double as a skirt or top, under a see-through garment.
Elizabeth and James Irina cami dress. Visit aloharag.com.
Deal of the Day: Sparkle & Fade Point D’Esprit Trim Slip, $38 at Urban Outfitters.
At right: Chloé layered chiffon knee-length gown; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
3.1 Phillip Lim transparent lace dress.
At right: Eucalyptus Sweetheart party dress, at asos.com.
Hanii Y chiffon patched bustier blouse. Go to shopbop.com for this and next.
Binetti Peita silk chiffon blouse with contrast velvet banding.
The Riser Goodwyn short-sleeve sheer blouse pictured at right is currently 60% off at eLuxury.com!
Sheer budgeting: Topshop raw-edge frill blouse. Go to topshop.com to buy.
Flower Vine smocked top. Visit forever21.com.
Vivienne Westwood Red Label Orb flock shirt; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Diane von Furstenberg Olvida top.

Sheer genius… right, darlings? Now we just have to get ourselves some lovely lacy bras to wear underneath!

How do you wear sheer, my fellow fashionistas? Which is your favorite look?


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39 comments:

  1. Cupcakes and CashmereNovember 13, 2008 at 12:44 PM

    that black, drapey dress towards the bottom is my fav. totally wearable to holiday parties!

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  2. AngelaNovember 13, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    i have been wearing sheer for a couple of years but will layer with a cami or for a night out, black sheer with pretty black bra.

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  3. Make Do StyleNovember 13, 2008 at 1:16 PM

    I love the Phillip Lim turquoise blue dress!

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  4. Meghan FabulousNovember 13, 2008 at 3:19 PM

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  5. DreamsNovember 13, 2008 at 3:21 PM

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  6. JessNovember 13, 2008 at 3:38 PM

    I'm between minds. This look can be mysertious, or blatantly not.
    Interesting.
    x

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  7. Elle symptomatiqueNovember 13, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    costume national is the one i would happily wear!
    and well, thanks, i added u

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  8. SyedNovember 13, 2008 at 3:50 PM

    I adore layered sheer looks. I do love the colours in your examples, it makes it far more interesting :)

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  9. miss vintage loveNovember 13, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    I love sheer fabrics, they're so glam!

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  10. AnabelNovember 13, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    oh wow the sleeves look really nice!!

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  11. SiljesfashionNovember 13, 2008 at 4:56 PM

    Lovely picks!

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  12. LisaNovember 13, 2008 at 4:57 PM

    I bought a sheer black cotton top while in London and discovered these amazingly thin but effective heat-retaining camis from Uniqlo. I bought two in nude and they've been lifesavers; thin enough to layer underneath a top and tuck into jeans but also opaque enough to provide coverage!

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  13. AnonymousNovember 13, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    i'll call these THE CHIFFON CRAZE...
    this is wild boo!

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  14. leeselooksNovember 13, 2008 at 5:10 PM

    love the sheer-ness but definitely shy away from it!

    love the marni + chloe + that 3.1 PL.

    AH GENIUS ia right.

    hope you had an amazing b-dau cc!

    x.

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  15. WendyBNovember 13, 2008 at 5:25 PM

    Thanks for the underpinning recommendation. i have a couple of sheer things that I've wanted to wear but I've been very lazy about getting something to go underneath.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 13, 2008 at 5:58 PM

    Oh I love all of them! I often inadvertently wear the sheer look all the time because I don't realise how see-through my clothes are until it's too late! I love the look of sheer lace over a slip though.

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  17. Shes Dressing UpNovember 13, 2008 at 6:33 PM

    I love sheer! The sheer shoulders at Thakoon look amazing

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  18. TiffanyNovember 13, 2008 at 7:46 PM

    I just love sheer blouses. Might have to venture into some sheer dresses but not too sheer!

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  19. MirandaNovember 13, 2008 at 7:56 PM

    i love this trend
    need me some!

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  20. La Belette RougeNovember 13, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Fear that this trend would be sheer terror on me. I am all for transparency, only not in a garment.
    They are all translucent treasures, but not for me.

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  21. AnonymousNovember 13, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    I love your new banner pic! You always have such stunning banner pics :)

    As for sheer, I do love it if properly done. I have a sheer cream silk blouse, that is victorian styled with a high neck and lacey ruffled collar and cuffs... the victorian style is the perfect juxtaposition to the sheerness.
    I wear either cream or nude pink retro style bras or corsets undeneath.

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  22. ShayNovember 13, 2008 at 9:18 PM

    sheer = love, def a current obsession of mine...

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  23. AlienaNovember 14, 2008 at 1:45 AM

    That slip from Urban Outfitters is a real bargain! And beautiful!

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  24. TNovember 14, 2008 at 2:47 AM

    I'm in love with the Elie Saab!
    He's one of my favorite designers

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  25. The Djulus FamilyNovember 14, 2008 at 5:12 AM

    I love the teal dress at top and the Binetti top near the bottom! Thanks for getting me thinking sheer again!

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  26. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 5:30 AM

    Thank you for your visist and congrats on your blog, is one of the best fashion blogs I've seen recentely!
    Have a great weekend!

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  27. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 6:46 AM

    oooh <3<3< I loove sheer blouses <3<3 I hate it that I can´t wear a sheer top whit out anything under it it would look so beautiful (and everyone would stare at me :'''> ;>> )

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  28. AnonymousNovember 14, 2008 at 7:21 AM

    gorgeous

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  29. MakeupByRenRenNovember 14, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    wow this is sexy...i'm good with it as long as the goodies are covered :)

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  30. agnesNovember 14, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    so, when the summer is getting hotter and hotter, designers all run after the sheer trend. I wonder what's coming up next

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  31. DianeNovember 14, 2008 at 5:08 PM

    Please come by and visit my blog... I have several posts of paintings of dresses.. I would love to paint many of the dresses on your post... is that ok?
    cheers... diane

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  32. ivoreeceNovember 14, 2008 at 7:03 PM

    those outfits are a-m-a-z-i-n-g!!!

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  33. Little Bow PrepNovember 14, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    I love sheer, but only when it looks classy.

    I like the black dress by Isaac Mizrahi.

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  34. SongyNovember 15, 2008 at 12:25 AM

    DVN's dress is real inspiration. I have some fabric just like that one and looking for a dress to match! :) This is cool

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  35. Fifi FlowersNovember 15, 2008 at 2:31 AM

    Your better have a perfect body for these peek-a-boo fashions!
    And I'm not sure they are good for PTA or church functions... actually if you wear these in public... can you get arrested for indecent exposure... I think I will take this up with the local authorities before I venture out with one of these ensembles.
    ENJOY your weekend!
    Fifi

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  36. MyriamNovember 16, 2008 at 7:21 AM

    I'd love to wear a nice sheer top with a flashy bra under, haha! But maybe I'm a bit shy to wear it..haha!!

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  37. UnknownDecember 25, 2008 at 12:07 PM

    Sheer dressing is fabulous if done right.

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  38. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    May also enjoys wearing sheers things!!

    http://img15.imagevenue.com/gallery/loc164/962_1294_MayTrentonOntario.php

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  39. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    May also enjoys wearing sheer things!

    http://img15.imagevenue.com/gallery/loc164/962_1294_MayTrentonOntario.php

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