Barely there: 10+ sheer pieces to slip into this season

12 November 2025
By Natalia Didovich

Revel in the revealing this season through the sheer power and provocative possibilities of see-through styling.

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This season, transparency takes on a daring new form. Once considered provocative, sheer dressing has evolved into one of fashion’s most refined statements. Whisper-light silks and sculptural mesh invite play between concealment and exposure, offering a modern take on sensuality through layering and texture. From delicate underpinnings to statement separates, these pieces celebrate confidence, craftsmanship, and the art of suggestion. Read on for our editor-approved guide to shopping the revealing trend.

Shop the sheer edit

Paris Georgia ‘Thom’ dress, $860.
Christopher Esber mesh knee-high boots, $1852, from Mytheresa.
Mode Mischief flow wire cami, $194.
DAL ‘Original Knee Highs’ in dusty blue, $68.
SIR. ‘Ruby’ open back gown, $657.
Wynn Hamlyn mesh tank, $350.
Cecilie Bahnsen ‘Olympia’ floral skirt, $1650, from Muse.
Harris Tapper ‘Bethany’ top, $489.
St. Agni tailored transparent pants, $515.
La Tribe mesh ballet flat, $280.
Ohen ‘The Teardrop Bra’, $129.
Ohen ‘The French Brief’, $55.

This article originally appeared in Fashion Quarterly’s Spring 2025 issue.

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