Body Veils Are the "Naked" Trend Hitting 2018
Celebrities have been quick to adopt the “naked dress” trend, wearing everything from a subtle nude slip style to a “level 10” version. And while our eyes have adjusted to seeing ultra-sheer dresses all over the red carpet, we’re predicting that we’ll be seeing a lot more see-through styles popping up next season. And there’s a brand-new iteration we’re preparing for: body veils.
Seen all over the S/S 18 runways, “body veils” are an entirely fresh-feeling way to wear transparent pieces. A revival of the minimal organza pieces from the ’90s made popular by Helmut Lang and Calvin Klein and models like Kate Moss, the styles are about to return in a big way. But what’s the best way to pull them off? The key to wearing them in real life is layering. Try wearing a lace bra underneath a gauzy hoodie or styling a long button-down underneath a ruffled skirt. If you’re ready to wear the new trend, we’ve rounded up our favorite styles to try it out.
Go on to shop the coolest sheer pieces from Off-White, Balenciaga, H&M, and more.
Y/Project S/S 18 Runway
Helmut Lang S/S 18 Runway
Fendi S/S 18 Runway
Want to try spring's biggest color? Wear this purple dress.Available in sizes 2 to 8.
We could see this over a long-sleeve black bodysuit.Available in sizes 0 to 10.
These are lined, so they're easier to wear IRL.Available in sizes 2 to 14.
Add a chic spin to any evening look.Available in sizes 36 IT to 42 IT.
Perfect for an unconventional weekend look.Available in sizes 38 IT to 44 IT.
We love the wide-leg cut.Available in sizes 0 to 10.
Swap out your blazer for a sheer style.Available in size 4.
Wear yours with a lace bra underneath.Available in sizes 6 UK to 14 UK.
What better way to dabble in the dress-over-pants look? Available in sizes S to L.
Your new wardrobe staple. Available in sizes XS to XL.
We love the cuff details.Available in sizes S/M to M/L.Next, shop our favorite comfortable dress styles.
Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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