By Taylor Morgan
From knits to mesh, light cottons and lace, the see-through shirt has taken over women's clothing. This layering trend sparked fashion headlines at the end of 2024 and gained momentum in January 2025. See-through shirts serve as the perfect going-out top for women in their 20s while also assuming a position as an elegant yet revealing date-night choice.
However, some may wonder where this trend first emerged—the answer is a 1966 Yves Saint Laurent fashion show. Pioneered by designer Rudi Gernreich, Yves Saint Laurent released its first sheer look, covering models in see-through fabric. This fashion line represented a shift toward women's empowerment and the sexual revolution.
How to Style a See-Through Shirt:
In today’s world, the see-through shirt can be found with virtually anybody’s style or occasion. For a casual summer look, girls can pop a sheer knit tank over any swimsuit such as the
Salisha Tank Top in Natural Sheer Knit from Motel Rocks. This see-through shirt works perfectly for a beach-to-dinner day—it serves as a cute beach cover-up and can be transformed with a pair of baggy denim shorts or a breezy cotton skirt for post-beach activities.
If you want to incorporate a sheer essence into an elegant date-night shirt, the Intimissimi Boat Neck Modal Cashmere Ultralight Top creates the ideal illusion. Choosing a color like ivory, paired with soft cashmere fabric, allows for a bralette underneath to show just enough while still providing coverage from neck to arm. Pairing this top with a mini skirt, tights and sleek heels makes it suitable for virtually any date-night scenario.
If you are looking to style a true mesh top, Abercrombie’s Draped Mesh Top makes any going-out look a little more exciting. Pairing this full-length top with ultra-low-waisted jeans creates the ultimate balance: tight and baggy, elegant and revealing. Dress it up with heels or keep it casual with a cool pair of sneakers. This is truly a foolproof going-out combination that will boost confidence every time.
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