During the 1990s, sheer dresses witnessed an upsurge in popularity. From top models to popular actresses, fashionistas had their stints with sheer dresses. The sheer trend might not be new in 2024, but its integration into everyday fashion is still recent. Sheer dresses are bracing runways, red carpets and wardrobes of fashion-forward women across the globe. The new-age fashion designers are utilising sheer fabrics to create see-through dresses, layered with lingerie to create glamourous dress designs.
Another toned-down version of sheer dresses, which is also more approachable, is the meticulous use of sheer panels to create a subtle yet fashion-appropriate statement. These see-through dresses are not always about barring it all but rather amplifying the intricacy of designs. The sheer fabric panels add dimension and depth to the dress without being too risque.
The sheer dresses from the fall/winter 2024 collection by Falguni Shane Peacock are the perfect representation of incorporating sheer fabrics to enhance the design aesthetic while maintaining the approachability of the garments. The dresses from its ‘Forward Momentum: Chapter 20’ collection showcase the use of sheer fabrics as the base fabric to create delicate, yet enigmatic dress designs replete with fabric applique, sequins, crystals and beads. The collection also showcases couture-inspired dresses with sheer panel detailing coupled with extensive use of sequins, silk patches and silk button embroidery.
The avant-garde dress designs can be explored in distinctive silhouettes and lengths to match your style aesthetic. Here are our top five picks from the futuristic collection we can’t stop raving about.
BLACK SHEER LONG DRESS
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A fitted, black sheer long dress featuring a high neckline, full sleeves and black silk button embroidery.
GUNMETAL SHEER SLIP DRESS
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A gunmetal-hued, sheer slip dress adorned with black sequins, crystals, bead embroidery and fabric flowers.
BLACK AND GUNMETAL SHEER LONG DRESS
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A black and gunmetal, sheer, long dress adorned with black silk buttons and sequins.
BLACK SHEER EMBROIDERED LONG DRESS
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A sheer, black, embroidered long dress with silk patches and gold sequins.
SHEER BASED POWDER BLUE SLEEVED LONG DRESS
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A sheer-based, long dress embroidered with crystals and brown sequins and powder blue sleeves embroidered with silk buttons.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SHEER DRESS ONLINE
What is a sheer dress?
A sheer dress online is a dress tailored from a sheer or semi-transparent fabric such as chiffon, tulle, gauze, net, etc. Sheer dresses can be explored in a variety of designs. Sheer dresses without lining offer a bolder choice, and for a more subdued look, dresses with sheer panels are more appropriate.
How do I style a sheer dress?
For a sheer dress without lining, you can use matching or contrasting lingerie underneath to start with the styling. After that come the usual accessories, such as jewellery, handbags and footwear. Based on the look you’re trying to achieve, you can add jewellery pieces and experiment with different handbags and footwear styles.
Where can I wear sheer dresses?
Sheer dresses are appropriate for casual settings only and are off-limits for formal or semi-formal settings. You can wear and style sheer dresses for brunches, dates, night-outs, casual dinners, etc.