Wearing a transparent dress on a red carpet? This is a risky decision! Thanks to their stylist, the actresses invited to the BAFTAs have nevertheless managed to reveal themselves with subtlety. With her Gucci dress in orange tulle, Florence Pugh was one of the most elegant of the evening. The game of superposition of materials thus makes it possible to drape the chest without revealing anything and then to let glimpse the lines of the legs. Catherine Zeta-Jones’ Tony Ward Couture beaded sheath followed the same pattern: opaque (but expertly sculpted) top and vaporous, translucent bottom. All rhinestones and feathers with her Gucci dress, Jodie-Turner-Smith, Joshua Jackson’s wife has chosen to highlight her neckline and shoulders with a purple veil. For the most modest, the transparency was associated with a flesh-colored garment revealing the contours of their silhouette. Precious stones for Ariana DeBose in Fendi Haute Couture, lace and jewels for Sophie Turner in Louis Vuitton or a bouquet of luminous flowers for Hannah Bagshawe in Alexander McQueen: the chic was there!
Transparency in the office? Child’s play !
Do you think it is not possible to wear a transparent garment in the office? However, you can totally adopt the look of the BAFTA stars in your workplace. Fall for a Boohoo white wrap-over bodysuit (€25.20 instead of €42) to combine with elegant pleated trousers. On the neckline, nothing shows through, but the sleeves subtly reveal the arms. More daring, the semi-transparent black pullover from Mango (€45.99) confuses the issue with its very Victorian stand-up collar and revealing fabric. Pair it with a tuxedo jacket to only show the sheer above your chest. Are you more dressy? Boohoo is swarming with models for a chic day at work. Elegant and versatile, the long mesh dress with long sleeves (€42) is lined all over the body except the arms. With thick sneakers for a casual style or heeled ankle boots for an ultra-feminine silhouette, it adapts to all situations.
Wear transparent everyday
Add a touch of glam to your everyday look with cleverly revealing tops paired with a beautiful bra. The secret is to pair these pieces with no-frills elements. In this regard, it is difficult to do better than boyfriend jeans. The contrast offered with the transparency makes it possible to balance the silhouette and compose a casual-chic outfit. With its cropped style and vibrant blue streaked with red polka dots, Mango’s semi-sheer blouse (€19.99) will add a touch of spring to your wardrobe. It ties at the side, thus emphasizing the waist. It’s also the time to crack for lace. Mango offers an irresistible top with embroidered flowers (€19.99). At Stradivarius, you will also find a top entirely in lace (€15.99) available in blue or pastel pink, black and white.
The pieces to have for special occasions
Since the stars invite transparency on the BAFTA red carpet, nothing prevents you from doing the same. Do you have a date or a party? Bateau neckline, close-fitting cut and mesh fabric: there’s nothing like a little black mesh dress from Boohoo (€15 instead of €25) to shine. The lining leaves nothing to see of the body, only the sleeves are completely transparent. You also have the fluid transparent top option with cuffs adorned with feathers at Mango (€49.99). Add satin pants and a pair of pumps for a glamorous look. More disco, the pleated nude oversized shirt (€38 instead of €22.80) and Pretty Little Thing wide trousers (€21 instead of €35) will make you the star of the evening. It combines a subtle transparency with a shiny fabric for a luminous silhouette. For a wedding or a special occasion, Boohoo again has great finds in store for you. With a mid-length lace dress (€38 instead of €75), you can concoct a look worthy of Kate Middleton. Finally, don’t hesitate to pull out all the stops with a Pretty Little Thing sheath dress combining an opaque corset and a vaporous veil in pleated silk muslin (€17 instead of €58).
Yes, transparency can rhyme with elegance, just look at the images of the BAFTA red carpet! In the office, on a daily basis or for privileged meetings, you too can adopt this trend.
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