This summer in Paris, sheer and braless fashion is making a splash. On the streets, bras are being left behind and nipples are peeking through gauzy tops and dresses. The trend also appeared on recent Paris runways, with see-through styles at Schiaparelli, Jean Paul Gaultier and more.
After years of censoring breasts and nipples, this newfound exposure reflects changing perspectives. Meta advised lifting nipple censorship on its platforms. And celebrities like Charli XCX and Florence Pugh have rocked transparent looks. The styling trick allows women to cool down and ditch bras in hot weather. But it also makes a statement on needless over-sexualization of the female body.
“Why over-sexualize nipples on women but then not be fazed by them on men? It just doesn’t make sense,” says fashion writer Alyssa Coscarelli.
Historically, exposed bodies have caused controversy. But glimmers of liberalization around the female form emerge throughout history. The sheer trend echoes moments like the French Revolution’s muslin dresses. While street harassment remains an issue, perhaps these styles can progress attitudes on women’s bodies. Alternatives like printed nude illusions also make a playful statement.
The sheer nipple-baring movement still shocks many. But in Paris this summer,TRANSPARENT STYLES CHALLENGE TABOOS,SIGNALING wider acceptance of the uncovered breast.