I'm back, readers!
Hey there, guys! Sorry about my crazy long hiatus, sometimes life shows up
and it shows up when you totally aren't ready for it to
and you have to figure out how to deal with it all and get through it
But I made it out alive, and I'm back and better than ever!
anyway.....
Although summer is coming to an end, it isn't totally done yet
and considering I haven't posted much at all, I want to get one in before it's over
I noticed that the sheer fabric trend has exploded this summer, and this trend can be very tricky for the sheer (pun totally intended) fact that it's easier to have it look too revealing in a bad way than to make it look tasteful
But when it is done right man does it look nice!
Here's my take on styling this fabulous trend
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In the above photos I included the sheer print, a photo of the garment alone, and a photo of it me
Sheer can come in all shapes and sized, and all prints and colors
I personally like my sheer lacy and black, but to each their own!
An outfit that incorporates a sheer piece has to be planned and composed from head to toe
You can't just buy a sheer dress and wear only that for obvious reasons
I also found it helps to figure out what purpose I want the sheer to serve
Do I want it to be an accessory, or the main focus of the outfit?
I'll use it as an accessory if I'm trying to dress up an outfit, like a black mini-dress (see photos 1 and 4 in the photo set)
Throwing sheer over a black dress can take it from sexy to interesting
It's like this: instead of throwing on a jacket or cardigan or something like that to dress up a plain outfit a little more, throw over a sheer dress!
Layering isn't just for the fall anymore
If I want the sheer to be the focus of the outfit, what I wear underneath becomes very important
And whatever you wear underneath shouldn't compete with the sheer item, or else it will be too much going on
Some options I usually go for are a dress that is a noticeably different color as the piece, a nice bra and panty set (plain, not too sexy, same color as each other and usually as the sheer piece), or a nude onesie
I featured a picture of myself wearing a pastel pink mini dress from forever 21 with my thrifted sheer dress, and I think this mix makes the outfit look very put together and fun
I recommend sticking with pretty tame and muted colors, because brighter and more neon colors can make the outfit come off a little tacky
I also recommend keeping the accessories to a minimum, as well as keeping them plain, or else it could distract from the outfit and make it look cluttered
Though the picture I used is very hard to see, the third picture in the photo set I used here (sheer maxi dress) is done in the style of using the bra/panty set under the sheer outfit
*BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS COMBO*
The bra and panties selected are not meant to be sexy, or the main focus of the outfit
If they are too sexy it can look like a bedroom outfit, and although the outfit itself would still be cute, it would not be read very well in a public setting
My advice on the best way to keep the outfit from being slutty is getting a pair of really nice solid colored (most likely black) high-waisted underwear
It covers more skin than regular panties, and they appear more as shorts in my opinion
A regular bra can be worn on top, but a bandeaux is a great option, as well as a sports bra
A nude onesie is my personal favorite way to really show off a nice sheer dress
However, when doing this look make sure you prepare yourself for hearing "are you naked?" at least 600 times
I have a super nice cotton nude onesie from american apparel I got a couple years back
This is a photo of mine
The backside is full, the straps are skinny, and the neckline plunges enough so it wouldn't be seen underneath
The onesie is meant to not be seen at all or have any attention drawn to it
Also, be aware of the length of the sheer item when wearing this
If it's a sheer shirt, it doesn't really matter
However, if it is a sheer dress that is short, like the one in the second cluster of photos in the photo set, then I would not recommend wearing this (or the panty set idea previously mentioned)
The dress should be long enough to cover your butt, because the idea of wearing the nude onesie in the first place is to make the sheer outfit look like a regular nice dress or top or whatever without something underneath of it taking some of the attention
The onesie lets the sheer piece give its full effect and be the showstopper it was made to be
Once summer is over, the onesie or bra/panty idea might need to be retired until the spring, because the winter is brutal, the sheer fabric is super thin, and you will literally freeze your ass off
But wearing it with another actual garment underneath it allows it to live on all year round!
Important things to keep in mind/remember:
-Make sure you decide wether the sheer piece is the main event or a supporting act in your styling
-If going with the bra/panty idea, the panties should NEVER be a thong
-Check your outfit before accessorizing with jewelry to avoid them competing
-Be mindful of the weather
-ALWAYS BE CONFIDENT! And if you don't feel innately confident, FAKE IT 'TIL YOU MAKE IT! (This is a trend where you need to own what your wearing, because other people will probably have something to stay about it. Instead of letting it affect you, brush it off and keep it moving, because you look AWESOME!)
Until next time, my lovely little readers!
Xoxo, Liza Jane
