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How To Style A Sheer Skirt Like The Fashion Set

From see-through lace to transparent tulle and gauzy silk, skirts in sheer fabrics are everywhere right now. Here, we reveal the key pieces to add to your wardrobe and how to style them without feeling overexposed

Words Eanna Morrison BarrsFashion editor Jasmine Dunne
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For full transparency, we’ve never met a skirt trend we didn’t like, but there is something especially chic about sheer right now. Tessa Thompson and Sophia Roe are among the stylish insiders embracing skirts with varying degrees of opacity of late, offering plenty of inspiration for how to wear them from day to night. The key to nailing this trend is all about clever proportions, strategic layering and having the right underpinnings. Oversized shirts, boxy blazers, bodysuits and high-waisted briefs are the go-to pairings that will ensure you don’t feel too exposed. If you’re looking to add intrigue to your everyday wardrobe, here are three ways to make a sheer skirt work for any occasion.

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    Agnes 15 leather tote
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    Lace-trimmed mesh midi skirt
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For the office

If you thought sheer separates were too revealing for the office, think again. The chicest way to style a transparent skirt is with workwear staples like a crisp cotton shirt or structured tailoring. Arriving in American designer Brandon Maxwell’s pre-fall 2026 collection, ‘The Brett’ midi is a masterclass in sheer layering, designed with tiers of silk that offer a more fashion-forward take on the pencil skirt. Similarly, Khaite’s ‘Sybil’ skirt, a NET-A-PORTER exclusive, balances opaque bouclé and diaphanous organza for a look that’s alluring and elegant in equal measure. Style it with TWP’s relaxed-fit ‘Something Borrowed’ shirt and Jimmy Choo’s commuter-friendly kitten heels for a day spent between client calls and boardroom meetings, then swap into the New York-based brand’s matching ‘Timy’ camisole for a post-work event.

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    Something Borrowed cotton shirt
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    Hop large Intrecciato leather tote
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    The Brett silk-organza midi skirt
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On vacation

Whether you’re going on a late-summer city sojourn or a remote beach stay, a sheer skirt is a must-have piece on your packing list. Breezy fabrics like cotton voile, linen and silk gauze are often sheer anyway and are perfect for wearing over swimwear to achieve the peekaboo effect favored by the fashion set. Make light work of layering by opting for La Ligne’s ‘Alexi’ maxi. It has a mini-length lining that offers the ideal amount of coverage, as well as a gorgeous wavy pattern. Style yours with The Row’s semi-transparent linen ‘Junia’ blouse. The boxy, longline silhouette will give the impression that the skirt is completely sheer underneath. Accessorize with Julietta’s ‘Iris’ necklace and Gucci’s logo-emblazoned T-strap sandals for an effortlessly polished out-of-office outfit.

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    Junia oversized linen blouse
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    Iris rhodium-plated, shell, resin and cord necklace
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    Alexi striped georgette maxi skirt
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    Logo-embellished leather thong sandals
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For evening

When it comes to dressing up for the evening, a barely-there silhouette is a directional choice. Styled in a thoughtful way, Simone Rocha’s see-through skirt hits the sweet spot between subversive and sexy. It was worn on the runway with an equally transparent top, but we’d suggest styling it with Wales Bonner’s ‘Gallery’ tuxedo jacket for a black-tie affair. The contrast of sharp tailoring and delicate tulle is perfect for a chic yet sophisticated event when you want to turn heads without looking over the top. Just be sure to wear it with opaque briefs underneath if you’re concerned about revealing too much. To complete the look, add elegant accessories such as Saint Laurent’s ‘Kate’ evening bag and Tom Ford’s crystal-embellished toe-cap pumps.

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    Gallery satin-trimmed wool-twill jacket
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    Kate velour logo chain clutch
    د.إ12,250.00
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    Organza midi skirt
    د.إ2,390.00
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