See-through skirts revealing underwear dominate! The fashion industry is always fond of attention-grabbing trends that are sometimes difficult to apply in real life. The “Naked Dress” is a typical example. This is one of the main trends on the red carpet of awards ceremonies and events this year.
Jacqueline Bisset wore a sheer skirt and blazer at the Torino Film Festival last week, while Victoria Beckham opted for the design at her summer bachelorette party. Shopping platforms like Cos and Marks & Spencer sell the designs, with searches for the item on Depop up 99% since the start of the year.
Many designs have added thick fabric panels placed in the right places to maintain privacy, avoiding revealing situations for the wearer. Thanks to that, the lighter version of the “naked dress” can be popular during this year’s festival.
Some bold designs are still easy to handle, can be combined with sweaters or long blazers. If you want to stand out more, the wearer can completely reveal underwear under the transparent fabric, pursuing the no-pants trend. This style of outfit is enthusiastically promoted by Emma Corrin in the summer fashion season.
Gaëlle Drevet, founder of The Frankie Shop, says the brand’s see-through Peri skirt has been a hit since it launched last year. She says the sheer material feels modern: “Sexy, daring, but not too much.”
Meanwhile, Karin Gustafsson, Creative Director of Cos, explains that the appeal of these designs comes from the trend of wearing lingerie as outerwear. At the same time, the layering effect also creates interest, bringing about seductive half-covered, half-exposed spaces.
Social media influencer Camille Charriere, who chose see-through lace for her wedding dress, says the trend is about more than just the material. Society still has prejudices, as evidenced by comments under photos of girls wearing see-through clothes. But women are becoming less and less concerned.
The appeal of skirts lies in their ability to be restrained and coordinated in a variety of ways. Wearers can combine them with turtleneck sweaters or blazers, and even easily combine them with thin skin socks and boots in the cold season. Charriere avoids designs with thick fabric panels because they can easily create a heavy feeling, and encourages the combination of transparent skirts with sweaters or blazers. This is also the way Jacqueline Bisset chooses to appear in public.
Gustafsson agrees, stating that soft chiffon balances well with sharp menswear silhouettes. Drevet suggests pairing a sheer skirt with bermuda shorts or trousers for a hard-soft contrast.
Even without the fabric covering, the skirt still does not reveal skin directly. Gustafsson believes this is a subtle way to show off the legs, giving a gentle, elegant feeling but still liberal and outstanding.
Legs have also been considered a status symbol in the fashion industry in recent years. During this period, the upper body part received special attention, and was prioritized for display in many situations.
Sheerness is becoming an alternative to glittering sequins and bold colors this party season. “It’s a different kind of statement, strong in its own way,” says Gustafsson.
