How to wear Sheer.

Although mother nature is tripping off LSD by refusing to give us our well deserved spring weather, the trends for the season have already been set. One of the big trends this season is sheer. Moving forward into Spring 2011 the trend from Spring 2010 is still very alive. Sheer anything, pants,tops,dresses,black,white, lace. Oh my. This trend isn't for everyone, it takes a brave guy or gal to pull it off. It's almost like walking around naked. Hmm, no wonder it's my favorite for the season. These are my five tips that I think make the sheer trend complete.

• For those of you not brave enough to wear a sheer top by itself. Then just don't. There are many others who will say layer with a camisole, but I won't. As I stated before this a trend for the brave. If you can't handle the gamble of having your bosoms in a classic leopard bra make a guest appearance, don't ruin the trend. Confidence is a must.
• Instead of layering with a tank or camisole throw on your boyfriend's blazer or tuxedo jacket for a night time look. It's a lot more stylish than a Kmart cami.
• The sheer trend when done with lace can be a little too boring and even old. So pair a sheer lace top with joggers or a lace mini with an oversized sweatshirt. Mixing another trend for spring, the sporty varsity look. Don't walk around looking like you're wearing your grand's favorite knitted doily.

• Next is sheer over pants. I have seen this look done horribly wrong on many people. DO NOT mix the 70's trouser trend with the sheer overlay. It just adds way too much volume and the flow of the sheer while walking is taken over by the volume of the wide leg trousers. There's no fluidity. What you want to do is pair a full sheer skirt, caftan or dress over skin tight pants so you see the movement in the sheer on top. It looks especially good if the look is all black and the sheer piece is floor length dragging nonchalantly behind you. Even creating I don't care holes in it from New York City's sidewalks.
• Finally the hideous maxi dresses of suburban soccer moms on vacation have gone sheer. My eyes are in debt to the CHANEL gods for answering my prayers. I've had enough of last summer and spring's striped technicolored messes. Now the maxi dress is sheer and rough around the edges. Stand out in one with lace applique details, pleating and even in a nude skin tone. With biker boots or a biker jacket, it modernizes the trend. Makes it look fresh and new. Australian model of the moment Abbey Lee Kershaw (below) has embraced this trend and likes to lighten the mood of the look by wearing simple tanks, blazers, giant day bags and boots.

There are many good trends for spring and some horrid ones. The sheer is one of my faves, I think it screams sex, trash, elegance and tenacity. When done right. It can also transfer into summer easily. And is not limited to the gals. Guys the sheer over pants look works great with a pair of RAD unisex zipper boots. Make this trend stay alive and well through the summer season. Nothing beats scantily glad skin in expensive lace and sheer.-your Dealer.