The transparent dress trend is currently making waves in the fashion industry with some of our favorite celebrities like Bella Hadid, Lori Harvey, Doja Cat, and Lily James rocking the style with killer confidence. The sheer dresses worn by these celebrities to red carpet events have incorporated in them - sequins, lace, and tulle, among other embellishments to add flair to their style.
Mesh dresses goes with just about anything and can be styled in so many different ways to suit your personality and offer optimal comfort. While the dress may not be the warmest of options for the cold weather, it can still serve as a layer for thicker clothing that can keep you warm. From the most fashionable choices to the comfy ones, here is your style guide to sheer dresses so you can put a stamp on the dress trend.
What to Wear Under Sheer Dresses
Not everyone feels comfortable baring it all in mesh clothing and while this is understandable, knowing what to wear under sheer clothing can make transparent pieces fun and playful to wear. With the right layers and undergarments, your see-through pieces will look and feel subtle and possibly tilt towards a modest edge without a promiscuous undertone.
Really, what to wear underneath a sheer dress depends on how much you want to cover up but generally on the occasion you're dressing for and the material and patterns of the mesh dress you're styling. So for anyone who wants to look better in these outfits, here is your no-excuse guide to dressing it up.
1. Layer Your Mesh Dress Over Two Piece Sets
High-waisted briefs are the common go-to choices to ensure that your lower half is covered while showing off a decent amount of skin. For the top, you can wear a crop top or a bralette. Any of these tops will cover your breasts while the mesh dress will provide a tinted look of everything. To make your mesh dresses a perfect spice for casual settings, pair the dress with a summer bralette and briefs to feel the entire vibe of a fun weekend.
Underneath your mesh dress, you could also wear a bra and tailored pants in matching bright colors just like the "Bridgerton" season 2 star - Simone Ashley did with her hot pink mesh jumpsuit and cape for the 2022 BAFTAs. If you want to stand out at a party but still look dazzling, go for a ruched bodycon mesh dress over a two-piece crop top and short shorts for an adventurous fashion moment.
2. Wear The Sheer Clothing With a Bodysuit
For significantly more coverage, opt for mid-thigh bodysuits. They are well structured to keep more focus on the dress and further excitement on the overall look. It is also "A more fashion-focused choice", as recommended by Danyul Brown. You can wear a bustier just like Doja Cat did for the 2022 Grammy Awards in a mint-green bustier under a gem-encrusted sheer fabric styled by Brett Alan Nelson.
3. Wear It Over a Camisole & Pants or a Skirt
If you're not very comfortable with showing off your bra or bellies when you wear see-through attire, then you should consider wearing a camisole and a pair of high-waisted pants or a skirt underneath. The high waist details give added support to the stomach area so you don't have to entirely cancel out the sheer outfit. This style provides the right kind of body coverage that you can easily wear in formal settings. There are classy options that are both flattering and comfortable that you can wear for a cocktail party, a formal dinner, or a night out on the town.
4. Neutral Colored Lingerie
Lingeries in neutral colors such as nude, beige, blush, or tan may not always be the best choices to wear under your mesh clothes. Though they seamlessly blend in with your skin, they highlight the bottom area and divert the attention away from the dress you're styling. You can wear them for your vacations but not for special occasions.
For a more natural look, go for underwear in flesh tones. Blush and pink work best for light-skinned people while nude and tan look good for darker skin tones. You could try on the same color of underwear as your sheer dress if you want to keep the look dramatic. If you're not really into skin tones, opt for champagne, gold, wine red, deep violet, or pure black colors.
5. Wear It Over a Mini Dress
An even more modest and classy take is styling your mesh dress over a spaghetti strap or strapless mini dress. The transparency of the see-through fabric gives the inner dress a more elegant touch while covering much of the essentials and still maintaining the flattering look of your delicate mesh.
6. Mesh Dresses As Underlays
You may choose to keep it casual with your mesh dress as an underlay for your pinafore and thin strap dresses. This look works best with long sleeve sheer bodysuits and dresses to instantly switch up a once boring outfit to your everyday wear.
Daring the Naked Dress Trends
Fashion rules do not actually exist and there are no specifics for "what not to wear under your sheer dresses". As long as you feel confident and comfortable in your dress, the best style tip for meshes is to do you.