The Coolest Ways to Wear a Sheer Dress in the Winter

Sheer dresses and the naked dress trend have been ruling everywhere from the red carpet to the street style scene, and we aren’t seeing any signs of it slowing down now that winter has arrived. But how can you wear a barely there dress when the temperatures dip to freezing temps? We looked to some of our favorite fashion girls for some ways to pull them off. First, reach for a floor-sweeping sheer dress—the most popular length we’re seeing. To keep warm, try wearing one over jeans, leather trousers, or even a pair of knit pants. Or add some other pieces like a turtleneck or over-the-knee boots. Here, get some inspiration from the street style scene.

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Add a leather jacket over your shoulders.

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Layer a pair of knit pants underneath a gauzy dress.

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Wear a sleeveless style in the winter by wearing a turtleneck underneath.

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A long dress with tall boots is a foolproof combo.

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Throw on a warm vest.

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We love this floor-sweeping style with long sleeves and a turtleneck detail.

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Stick to one color palette for a chic outfit.

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This look is all about strategic layering.

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Ankle boots always work with a longer hemline.

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A tuxedo jacket elevates any outfit.

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Wear a sheer dress over leather pants.

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A blazer pulls this outfit together.

Associate Director, Special Projects

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.