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" 1. Layer a sheer top over a buttoned-up oxford at the office. Sheer can be totally work-appropriate when it is used as a layering piece over an otherwise conservative top. Just make sure the sheer piece you are layering is loose enough that it doesn&amp;#039;t create awkward bunching and wrinkling underneath.  Zakirah Rabaney 2. Use sheer clothing to add texture to a monochromatic outfit. Wearing one color head-to-toe helps all the elements blend together so the sheerness of any one piece is less noticeable.  Elle-May Leckenby 3. Use embellishments to make sheer fabrics feel less naked. Embellishments create visual interest, which tricks the eye and gives the illusion of greater coverage.  Anouska Proetta Brandon 4. Make crop tops more forgiving by layering them under something sheer. A little sheer mesh or lace is great if you want to indulge in the crop-top trend, but don&amp;#039;t feel like going for the full-on belly bare.    The Haute Girl 5. Make menswear-inspired silhouettes more feminine with sheer fabrics. Layer a sheer button-up over a bra or camisole then add pants for a more conservative look or a skirt for something a little sexier.  Seattle Fashion Blogger 6. Retro looks feel totally modern with a few small sheer accents. Sheer fabrics are great for adding texture and visual interest to conservative shapes, like this oversized top.   Random Choicez 7. Sheer panels can make a basic pair of black pants a lot more stylish and fun. With a crisp button down and a simple pair of heels, it&amp;#039;s yet another way to make sheer work at the office.  The Daileigh 8. Prints make sheer fabrics seem less transparent. The busier the print the harder it is to see through, so you don&amp;#039;t have to think so much about what you&amp;#039;re wearing underneath.  The Heteroheroine 9. Dress up a simple pair of pumps with sheer socks. Stick to closed-toe shoes to keep unflattering toe seams from creeping out and distracting from your overall look.  Mellow Mayo 10. Use sheer patches to bring a sexy, feminine element to &amp;#039;90s-grunge ripped denim. If you don&amp;#039;t want to buy the look premade, you can always have a tailor sew sheer panels behind the holes in your own jeans, or if they are especially tight just layer them over a cool pair of sheer lace tights for the same kind of look.  Drive Store 11. De-emphasize sheer fabrics through bold color-blocking. Bright colors always attract the most attention, even when your bra is visible through your shirt.  Boarded Hall 12. Layer something sheer under an asymmetric skirt or top. Just make sure the top layer is thick enough that the sheer fabric underneath doesn&amp;#039;t create unflattering bumps and bulges.  Ulimali 13. Choose pieces with sheer panels that won&amp;#039;t expose your underwear. If strapless bras aren&amp;#039;t an option for you, choose something nude with a simple strap and then look for sheer fabrics with a little texture or print to obscure the straps underneath.  Friend of A Novice 14. Balance short and sheer on the bottom with something more covered up on top. Sheer fabrics are also great for making sporty silhouettes, like these high-cut runner shorts, feel more feminine.  Dead Can Wear 15. Make preppy sexy by pairing a cute, girly cardigan with a sheer overlay pencil skirt. A lower neckline on top, whether it&amp;#039;s a T-shirt, button-down, or crop top, is good for balancing out the more conservative elements of the look to make it feel a little more fun.  Help! I have nothing to wear!  Sheer Socks, NASTY GAL, $12; White Crop Top, LOVERS + FRIENDS, $149; Black Lace T-Shirt, H&amp;amp;M, $30; Lace Dress, Free People, $198  Lace Top, FOREVER 21, $18; Floral Pant, BCBGMAXAZRIA, $398; Sheer Panel Dress, SELF PROTRAIT, $343; Lace Skirt, SHOPTIQUES, $128  Embellished Top, FREE PEOPLE, $198; Sheer Dress, DAILY LOOK, $60; Black Pants, TWO BY VINCE CAMUTO, $99; Oversized White T-Shirt, BAILEY 44, $189   Flowy Crop Top, NASTY GAL, $58; Black Skirt, VINCE CAMTUO, $119; Black Crop Top, ALL ABOUT IT, $44; White Ankle Socks, AKIRA, $13  Black Pants, INDIKAH, $50; White Shorts, ZARA, $50; White Lace Skirt, PIXIE MARKET, $119; Black Top, KIMCHI BLUE, $69  RELATED ARTICLES: 4 Life-Changing Tips for Mixing Prints How to Wear Jumpsuits Without Looking Like a Housepainter 15 Ways to Wear Your Work Clothes on the Weekend Follow Charles on Twitter. Do you have fashion or style questions? Submit them here or tweet your questions to our Style Editor @charlesemanning.  Photo Credit: Anouska Proetta Brandon; Ulimali; The Heteroheroine "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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