Millie Bobby Brown turned heads at the premiere of “Stranger Things: Season 5” in London, donning a striking corset top paired with a sheer black skirt. Such is the power of this daring sartorial statement. The popularity of sheer skirts just keeps rising. They’ve taken the fashion world by storm, adorning red carpets and runways.
High-profile brands such as Simone Rocha and Chanel have been getting everyone talking with their sheer skirts. They’ve led the charge for this remarkable wave! Celebrities, from Victoria Beckham to Jacqueline Bisset, have adapted this look for their own. Beckham in a sheer skirt last summer at a hen party. At the Torino Film Festival, Bisset proved her style prowess by matching a sheer overlay with a structured black-and-white blazer, sending messages of elegance and strength.
Gaëlle Drevet, founder of The Frankie Shop, notes that their Peri skirt has been a bestseller since its launch last year. This could be seen as part of a larger pattern in fashion where wanting skirts made of sheer fabric is practical and fashionable.
“It strikes a balance that feels very modern. It’s sexy and a little daring, but never too much.” – Gaëlle Drevet
The appeal of sheer skirts goes deeper than beauty. They resonate with the “tradwife” aesthetic, which evokes an image of the idealized stay-at-home woman dressed in outfits reminiscent of “Little House on the Prairie.” Influencer and sheer ambassador Camille Charrière puts perfectly into words this amalgamation of past-meets-present.
“This idea of the perfect stay-at-home woman, who has Little House on the Prairie type outfits,” – Camille Charriere
Even though misogyny continues to be deeply entrenched in society, Charriere insists that women these days just do not give a fuck what anyone says about their clothes. She recommends layering sheer pieces to create sleek, chic winter ensembles. To finish off the looks, she suggests accessorizing them with the slimmest of bottoms and some hot boots.
“You can wear a really nice turtleneck on top, and then you have something a bit more sheer underneath. As it’s winter, you could even do sheer with a tight and a boot.” – Camille Charriere
Karin Gustafsson, creative director of Cos, agrees that sheer skirts have become increasingly popular. She elaborates on the experience of wearing these clothes, which she describes as “an experience of something very fragile.” She recommends mixing them with well-fitted menswear for a more balanced outfit.
“It’s nice to have something smarter, tailored, with a menswear reference, and then have this super-feminine, delicate chiffon to pare it back with.” – Karin Gustafsson
According to Marie Claire’s fashion experts, sheer skirts are the party season wardrobe solution we’ve all been waiting for. To counteract the flashy nature of these looks, stylists suggest softening them up by throwing a long jumper or blazer over top. On one side or the other, this technique keeps the allure of sheer skirts fresh and fun, versatile enough for day to night.
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown had a striking turn. At the same time, Camille Charriere has been turning heads with her extraordinary wedding gown, crafted entirely of upcycled sheer lace. Her daring approach to fashion proves that renewable materials like these sheer fibers can have a truly low-impact aesthetic.
Sheer skirts have had a major moment this season as they’ve been embraced by celebrities and designers alike! One thing is certain, this trend is definitely here to stay! They offer not just a glimpse of elegance but a statement of confidence for those who dare to wear them.