See-through clothing is any garment of clothing made with lace, mesh or sheer fabric that allows the wearer's body or undergarments to be seen through its fabric. See-through fabrics were fashionable in Europe in the eighteenth century. There was a "sheer fashion trend" starting with designer clothing from 2008.[1] See-through or sheer fabric, particularly in skintone (called "nude") colours, is sometimes called illusion, as in 'illusion bodice' (or sleeve) due to giving the impression of exposed flesh, or a revealing ensemble.[2]
Mesh, web, or net fabric may have many connected or woven pieces with many closely spaced holes, frequently used for modern sports jerseys.
A sheer fabric is a thin cloth which is semi-transparent. These include chiffon, georgette, and gauze. Some are fine-denier knits used in tights, stockings, bodystockings, dancewear and lingerie. It can also be used in tops, pants, skirts, dresses, and gowns.
Latex rubber, which is naturally translucent, or plastics, can be made into clothing material of any level of transparency. Clear plastic is typically only found in over-garments, such as raincoats. The use of translucent latex rubber for clothing can also be found in fetish clothing. Some materials become transparent when wet or when extreme light is shone on it, such as by a flashbulb.[citation needed]
- ^ Nicoleta Parascan (1 July 2016). "Sheer fashion trend: 2009 & 2010". Fashionising.com. Archived from the original on 8 September 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- ^ Maitra, K.K. (2007). Encyclopaedic Dictionary of Clothing and Textiles. Mittal Publications. p. 218. ISBN 978-8183242059.