8 Ways To Style The Sheer Skirt Trend
From sequin-embellished pale pink slips that are a nod to vintage underwear to floaty bohemian peek-a-boo lace, the sheer skirt trend is everywhere. Here’s how to make the rather daunting trend work IRL…
The “underwear as outerwear” trend might seem intimidating, but a sheer skirt is your secret weapon to making it effortlessly wearable. The trick lies in smart styling and layering, creating a nod to the bedroom rather than a full-on lingerie look.
Keep it polished yet playful by pairing your sheer skirt with an oversized blazer. This adds coverage and instantly elevates the outfit, making it suitable for the office, important meeting, date night and beyond.
For something a little more daring, a barely-there pencil skirt worn over a stylish pair of high-waisted briefs can look incredibly chic, especially when teamed with a cute cardigan, a cute hair accessory, and sensible kitten heels – very Miu Miu. The key here is balance, and if you opt to go sans slip, invest in quality, comfortable briefs from brands like M&S or Skims.
And finally, lean into “lazy girl fashion” loved by Lisbon’s style influencers by pairing a floor-skimming maxi sheer skirt with vibrant colour-pop trainers and a cool back-print tee. Look to brands like Free People and Next for budget-friendly options.
Still in need of inspo? Check out eight ways to work the trend, spotted on Instagram.
Look 1: White lace and zesty shades
Boho beaded jewels meet soft linen tailoring and sporty dad trainers in this look that shouldn’t work but totally does. The perfect look for al fresco brunch dates or balmy city breaks this summer.
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Look 2: A sheer pencil skirt with classic tailoring
Thaarani’s chic look proves you can do undressed dressing at the office. An oversized blazer keeps things on the right side of modest, a loose-fit white tee keeps things cool, and snakeskin mules add a point of interest.
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Look 3: A classic white shirt with sheer burgundy
A white shirt forms the basis of so many looks, especially a sheer skirt, as it just makes the whole look feel a bit more pulled together. Keep the rest of the look pretty sober with grey mohair and burgundy accessories.
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Look 4: Lemon lace and fun back-print tees
Lean into dopamine dressing this summer with this fun and fruity look. Back print T-shirts add a lazy girl edge to lemony lace, while this cute holiday-worthy bag adds a punch of saccharine colour.
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Look 5: Polished metallic tones
Metallic tones of gold, bronze and rust are always chic, and H&M‘s sheer, irredecent skirt with silver embellishments is such a high street steal at just £34.99. In fact, this whole high street look feels far more expensive than it is.
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Look 6: Floaty black lace and white tees
Andia Mau’s monochrome look is a masterclass in cool girl summer dressing. Whether you’re looking for heatwave-appropriate work looks or have a daytime date in the city, this is just the ticket.
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Look 7: Head-to-toe pink
From red carpet gowns to cute denim, shades of pink have been everywhere this season. We still love a head-to-toe pink look, but ensure it doesn’t err too much on the girly side with a menswear-inspired tie (a huge trend this season) and an off-white tux jacket to keep it a little more grounded.
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Look 8: Long white lace and oversized tailoring
There’s something a little bit bridal about Freya’s white lace look. Keep it feeling less “big day” by adding edgier studded flats and chunky silver earrings.
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