The love of sheer is clear on the runway this year! Designers have models bare all in embroidered sheer, or display their derrière in undergarments swathed in sheer. Several styles of sheer have been seen circulating, take a look at the most popular see through garments.

Patterned Sheer

The most common sheer may be a basic, monochromatic fabric, but not on the runway this year. Plaid, polka dotted, and pinstriped sheer have all made an appearance, adorning dresses, blouses, skirts, and the like. Whether you’re alternating between sheer and opaque, or making an entire line of sheer styles, patterned sheer is sure to stun.

Orla Kiely | Resort 2018

Prabal Gurung | Resort 2018

Alexander McQueen | Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear

Are you a sucker for sheer? Check these out:

Italian Semi-Sheer Plaid Textural Wool Woven

Lavender Petite Floral Sheer Poly Jersey Print

Embellished Sheer

Embroidered and embellished sheer is a great way to add detail to a basic fabric. Adorn sheer fabric with flowers, gems, and shapes of all sizes. Dresses of embroidered sheer are excellent for elegant evenings out on the town, while embellished sheer blouses make business boisterous.

Alice + Olivia | Resort 2018

Alexander McQueen | Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear

Orla Kiely | Resort 2018

Envious of embroidery? Catch your eyes on these:

French 9″ Sheer Black Embroidered Organza Lace Trim

Sheer Black Carolina Herrera Embroidered Silk

Sheer (With a Liner)

Sheer fabric is, well, see through. To leave a little to the imagination, line sheer fabric with just about anything. Layer sheer over patterned fabric to create an interesting and rich landscape, or pair with a single colored garment to give new depth to a style. Tops, dresses, and pants can all be complemented by a sheer layer.

Simone Rocha | Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear

Dries Van Noten | Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear

Loewe | Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear

Get layered up with these fabrics:

Blue and Ivory Ombre Silk Chiffon

Black Silk Tulle

Sheer (Without a Liner)

As we all have just learned, sheer is see through. Although some may want to leave a little to the imagination, these designers say darn your imagination! Let it all hang out in dresses of sheer and see through layers that are sure to make a statement.

Versace | Resort 2018

Calvin Klein | Fall 201 Ready-to-Wear

Chanel | Resort 2018

Don’t cover up with these fabrics:

Red and Black Ombre Silk Chiffon

White Silk Tulle

Sheer Over Body Suits and Undergarments

If you want to let it all hang out, but something about baring your body for all the world to see scares you a little, this style is the perfect compromise. Put on your prettiest panties and most beautiful brassieres, because this sheer style gives them the center stage. A sheer dress let’s you show off your matching set, while a sheer top let’s you substitute your bustier for a crop top.

Christian Dior | Resort 2018

Marc Jacobs | Resort 2018

Alice + Olivia | Resort 2018

Savoring sheer? Look through these fabrics:

Red Stretch Crinkled Silk Chiffon

J. Mendel Purple Blue French Silk Chiffon