Maya Jama's printed mesh dress [1] on RuPaul's Drag Race UK piqued viewers' interest in the popular fashion trend, which is currently being done best by London boutiques Auné [2] and Kai Collective. But even before Jama debuted this trend to the fashion enthusiasts of drag, it was one of the biggest microtrends of the '90s thanks to Jean Paul Gautier's printed, sheer designs.
Printed mesh dresses and sheer tops are meant for those who are fearless with their style. And although this fashion trend leaves little to the imagination, you can still have fun with mesh pieces without baring all your bits. We suggest pairing your favourite sheer dress with a simple bandeau bra top and matching boy short or cheeky pair of pants. Alternatively, you can style this look with any type of shapewear that feels comfortable and layers nicely under sheer fabric.
Ahead, check out 19 of the best printed mesh dresses and sheer tops to shop online now.
Shop: Printed Mesh Dresses
Kai Collective Gaia Dress Purple [3] (£155)
Monki Mesh Dress
Monki Mesh Dress [4] (£30)
Auné Turtle Neck Trompe L'œil Print Mesh Midi Dress
Auné Turtle Neck Trompe L'œil Print Mesh Midi Dress [5] (£255)
Jaded London Marble Print Cold Shoulder Glove Detail Mesh Mini Dress
Jaded London Marble Print Cold Shoulder Glove Detail Mesh Mini Dress [6] (£45)
Bershka Mesh Dragon Print Dress
Bershka Mesh Dragon Print Dress [7] (£26)
Stradivarius Short Tulle Tie-Dye Dress
Stradivarius Short Tulle Tie-Dye Dress [8] (£8, originally £16)
Miaou Sofia Dress
Miaou Sofia Dress [9] (£233)
Kai Collective Gaia Ruched Set
Kai Collective Gaia Ruched Sleeveless Top [10] (£80) and Kai Collective Gaia Ruched Skirt [11] (£110)
Vintage Jean Paul Gautier Soliel Logo Semi-Sheer Mesh Maxi Dress
Vintage Jean Paul Gautier Soliel Logo Semi-Sheer Mesh Maxi Dress [12] (£727)
Stradivarius Mesh Faded Tie-Dye Dress in Grey
Stradivarius Mesh Faded Tie-Dye Dress in Grey [13] (£16)
Shop: Printed Mesh Tops
Monki Long-Sleeve Mesh Top [14] (£20)
Weekday Camine Mesh Long Sleeve
Weekday Camine Mesh Long Sleeve [15] (£18https://www.1stdibs.com/f)
Desigual High Neck Mesh T-shirt
Desigual High Neck Mesh T-shirt [16] (£84)
LO x Laura Callaghan Cosmic Rushed Mesh Top
LO x Laura Callaghan Cosmic Rushed Mesh Top [17] (£55)
Weekday Sena Mesh Long Sleeve
Weekday Sena Mesh Long Sleeve [18] (£18)
Lazy Oaf Fish Tank Mesh Top
Lazy Oaf Fish Tank Mesh Top [19] (£30 originally £48)
Warehouse Tie Dye Long Sleeve Top
Warehouse Tie Dye Long Sleeve Top [20] (£16.50, originally £22)
Weekday Santa Cruz Burley Top
Weekday Santa Cruz Burley Top [21] (£25)
Topshop Floral Print Mesh Top in Green
Topshop Floral Print Mesh Top in Green [22] (£20)