When it comes to styling mesh and see-through pieces, twin sisters/DJ duo Simi and Haze Khadra does them best. Just see for yourself:
However, here in Singapore, it can be quite intimidating to try mesh and see-through pieces out since they can be pretty seductive. That being said, there’s nothing wrong with us girls wanting to exude feminism or dressing up to feel sexy. But y’know days where you glam yourself up and your friends be like: “Why are you so dressed up when we’re just meeting for dinner?” or worse, having some creepy uncles staring at you on the train. Girls, we feel ya and we just have one advice: Gurl, you do you.
Nonetheless, here are some tips on how you can work with mesh/sheer/see-through pieces:
1. For a chill girls’-night-out at the taco bar
Layer a band tee over a mesh turtleneck and put on a pair of raw hem jeans and pointed booties. Alternatively, you can replace the jeans with a satin slip dress and tie the band tee into a knot at the front.
2. Informal work parties/events at night
White blouse and pencil shirts? Boring. A structured tube jumpsuit over a sheer turtleneck piece gives a professional look without crossing over the line. You can also opt for work pants or wide-legged trousers and slip a camisole over the sheer piece, tucking everything in. We absolutely love these “girl boss” looks – something formal but with a subtle tinge of sexiness. Super chic.
3. When out on a date
You can always get inspiration on how to style your clothes just by watching any K-dramas or variety shows. Korean actress Hwang Seung-Un is seen on a variety show, keeping it classy by wearing an embroidered pajama blouse over a see-through ruffled piece. Very feminine. Very dainty.
4. Work out in style
Long gone are the carefree days where you can just grab a pair of FBT shorts and head out for a run (they’re really comfortable though!). Wearing tights to the gym is the in-thing right now. Who on earth started the trend to wear something so tight-fitting when you’re sweating your ass out, anyway? Well, at least we have a greater variety of tights to choose from and that includes breathable tights with mesh panels at the side, venting the excess heat for increased comfort. When you are done with the gym, look effortless by pairing your tights with a slouchy plain white t-shirt.
5. Let’s go to the beach, each
Don’t feel comfortable in a bikini? Throw over a mesh crop top or dress and you can forget about dem tummy folds.
6. If mesh/see-through/sheer pieces don’t fit in with your usual aesthetics, perhaps you might want to consider giving accessories a go. Here are some items that provide a mesh accent that is not as overpowering:
There you have it! There are so many ways to style see-through items so don’t be afraid to play around and rock the mesh trend this season.
Header image: Simihaze‘s Instagram
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