sheer skirts

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Sheer skirts... I think these are probably a love it or hate it thing - on the runways they look a bit extreme for everyday, but so did underwear-as-outerwear last season and that filtered down pretty well, I think.
But yeah, sheer skirts. Personally I love them! Especially the Gucci ones (bottom right with the yellow flowered top), they were absolutely beautiful, like the only time I've actually liked Gucci (there was one other time I suppose, like a/w 08 or something :$ ) but it looks really romantic and pretty as eveningwear, with those flowers and bright colours, they are definitely one of my favourite runway looks of a/w 2011.

They don't just have to be for dressy occasions though, like the top two images (|Jeremy Laing and Rodarte) they actually work quite well with slouchy jumpers, leggings and boots. I honestly do think these skirts are very versatile. At first glance I was a bit like "Huh?" but y'know, you don't have to show your knickers to the world, there are far more ways of wearing them.

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However this way of wearing it is my favourite, and the most wearable: I really like outfits where there is a skirt underneath the sheer one, like these below,  I think they are the perfect balance and once I have made mine ( I have the sheer black fabric, just don't have time!) I'll be wearing it like these.

So yeah, I love sheer skirts - do you??