See-through clothing
garment of clothing made with lace, mesh or sheer material that allows the wearer's body or undergarments to be seen through its fabric
See-through clothing (also known as naked dress) 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 have been fashionable at various times in history, ranging from eighteenth-century Europe to the modern "sheer fashion trend" that started with designer clothing from 2008.
Materials
Mesh, web, or net fabric may have many connected or woven pieces with many closely spaced holes and is 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 plastic, can be made into clothing materials 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.
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