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7 Rules To Being A Sheer Genius
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Strictly Fitted
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Make sure your underpinnings fit properly. You don’t want your bra-straps slipping or your bottoms creeping up the butt. La Perla Underwired Padded Bandeau Bra, $332, laperla.com La Perla High Briefs, $448, laperla.com
Stay High
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If you’re doing sheer on the bottom, go for shapely ‘50s high-waisted bottoms or a pair of well-fitted knickers in lyrca or silk. No cotton! No thongs! Dolce & Gabbana Lace-Trimmed Stretch-Silk Satin Briefs, $305, net-a-porter.com
Full Armour
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If you’re a bit modest about showing off too much flesh in the torso area, opt for a tank top or a body suit underneath a sheer blouse.Topshop Black Shiny Body, $60, topshop.com
Simply Irresistible
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Because sheer is very feminine, keep the rest of your outfit simple. Less is more so stray from adding too much lace, print, or embellishment. You don’t want to look like you’re wearing a costume. Dolce & Gabbana Stretch-Silk Satin Balconette Bra, $335, net-a-porter.com
Matchy Matchy
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For colored sheer clothing, match the curtains with the drapes— black sheer, black underwear; red blouse, red bra. If you can’t find the perfect match, we suggest nude underwear to create a camoflauge effect. Eres Firmanent Bra, $405, net-a-porter.comEres Nirvana Brief, $215, net-a-porter.com
Killer Heels
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Heels, heels, heels. North West can get away with boots (because she’s one!), but you need to channel your inner femme fatale if you’re going to do the semi-nude look.Hanro of Switzerland Natural Shape High-Waist Shaper Brief, $82, hanrousa.com
Facial Beauty
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And for the final touch: Add some makeup to the mix. Do some justice to that sheer. The subtle material allows you to accessorize elsewhere. Stella McCartney Viola Dozing Bodysuit, $105, stellamccartney.com
The sheer trend leaves little to the imagination. But just because the revealing look shows some skin, doesn’t mean it can’t be classy. Just look to Kim Kardashian and North West who arrived at the Givenchy show earlier this week in their matching mommy-and-me sheer ensembles as an example of how to wear a barely-there ensemble at every age. While Kim went for a more exhibitionist look, North West balanced hers with Doc Martens and sensible dark leggings (perhaps to cover her diaper). But the key to wearing head-to-toe sheer –– from peekaboo panel skirts to translucent blouses this season –– is to strike the right balance so as to not overexpose. Here, learn how to keep it sophisticated and in style.
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