How To Style A Sheer Blouse and Jeans
I hope you’re enjoying your long weekend. Today I’m showing how to style a sheer blouse and slim jeans that caught my eye. Are women over 50 too old to wear sheer garments? Heck no! Your success with it is all in the styling and that usually involves underpinnings.
Gone are the days I want my lingerie to show through my garments so I have an arsenal of cami’s and slips at the ready. My slips aren’t getting much use these days but I do have an entire section of my lingerie drawer devoted to camisoles (yes, I’m due to weed through those too).
So while I am armed and ready with a collection of camisoles, I hate to have to wear one. A camisole that duplicates the neckline of your top is the least intrusive. Nude or black is the most useful so your blouse gets the attention, not your lingerie.
Here’s more of my philosophy on underpinnings – The One Bra You’ll Never Need
How to wear a sheer top
- wear a camisole that matches your skin tone
- match the neckline of your camisole to the neckline of your top
- wear a top with sheer sleeves
- layer a sheer top under a sleeveless dress
I came across this sheer feather print blouse and knew it was a look I would like. The blue is so pretty and the feather pattern adds to its light, airy feel. I’ve always loved blue and the further I dip my toe into wearing color, the more I realize I could wear blue everything and be a happy gal! As a bonus, this top has a built-in cami which makes it easy to wear and maintain your modestly.
It’s a nice length but I wanted to experiment with it so did a half tuck in the front and find I like it both ways. It’s sized from 00 to 18, I’m wearing an 8. The fabric is subtly shirred around the neckline which gives it a feminine but not girly feel. The sleeves have elastic at the wrist so you could easily push them up to keep them out of the way when eating, etc.
These cotton/polyester jeans have plenty of spandex so they’re super comfy. This medium wash comes in petite, regular, short, and tall in both classic or curvy. I’m in that group of women whose height puts them in the petite category but they need a regular rise. Petite pants are shorter everywhere including the rise. This “short” category has a regular rise and a shorter inseam. Brilliant!
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Do you shy away from sheer garments?
I love all your tips on how to wear a sheer top..this is probably a dumb question.. But what kind of bra do you wear under a Danielle? Thanks for your suggestion.. Also what do you eat to stay so slim?
You could wear a nude bra with a very thin strap but if you don’t want it to show, you need a strapless be or wear something over it.
And the neck style suits you so well.
Love the styling of this outfit!
Adding the top to my wish list!
Jennifer, this top paired with the color wash on the jeans is STUNNING on you!!! Your hard earned weight loss sure looks great…..especially as you are displaying without hiding in this photo shoot. Needless to say, thanks to you, this sheer blouse is in my cart as I’m writing this 🙂 (from your link of course). I noticed in the past that WHBM trends towards younger women (uh hemm, I’m same age as you) but since your Dressing Diaries last week, I’ve decided to take another look and am impressed the clothing is trending towards ageless. What I’m not sure of is those generic WHBM sizing charts and since we don’t have the blouse here locally in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, I’m needing to rely on those measurements. If you are wearing a size 8, I’m attempting to gauge the size from the photo alone. I’m same height as you, 145 lbs, broad shoulders, curvy build, but have a bra size of 34H with those cups bringing me up to 39-40′. 🙁 Can you please recommend a size? Their customer service wasn’t helpful with the garment measurements. I truly wish to have the blouse in my wardrobe as the colors are softly flattering and fit well into the S. Florida lifestyle.
As for me, I am a tucked in girl most of the time. I am short and short waisted, and if there is no visible waist, or at least a hint of a waist, I look rather stout and boxy. This is a timely post for me– I recently ordered a patterned top and, much to my surprise, when it arrived I found it was rather sheer (very finely woven). I put it aside to think about for spring, but a black tank is the answer. Thanks.
I have been wearing sheer over tank tops for years. In hot southern California, it just makes sense. I stopped going out in public with just a tank a few years ago (even though my arms are still good) because I felt underdressed for a grandmother. I do wear sleeveless blouses uncovered, just not tanks.
This look is terrific both ways on you. A plus that the camisole is included. I’ve never been able to figure out the half tuck. Perhaps it is because I am short waisted. How do you get the sides to look neat and tidy and not all bunch up either inside or outside of your pants?
I, for one, will be happy to see that half-tucked trend fade away. My mother’s voice in my head says “sloppy.” She is very judgmental, that mother in my head. lol
Those voices in our head are very judgmental. I wish mine weren’t
I just tuck the center front 1/3 I and fold the sides so they cascade down.
Wow! You rock that outfit with the French tuck! Jennifer, you look great!
Thanks Linda
Lovely! I also have a large selection of camis in a variety of colours to wear under sheer tops or add an extra layer of warmth during our cold winter season.
You look absolutely adorable in that outfit, Jennifer!
Love that outfit on you, such a pretty blouse. I do like sheer blouses but realize I could use a new one. Like wearing them with jeans. Kind of the new thing now.
Hello Jennifer,
I like your outfit. I have always had the mindset that jeans no matter what color or cut are for very casual occasions. For me, this way of thinking prevented me from wearing them even to do local errands and shopping. Now however thanks to learning from you and other fashion reviews I am discovering their versatility and acceptable for many occasions. Until this post however I would never have considered pairing a sheer blouse would go with them. I am so glad for this information because I love blouses and have many light linen and silky sheer blouses that I hardly get a chance to wear. I can hardly wait to do some experimenting. Thank you for this great post.
Have fun with them, Elaine! There’s no point in letting our nice things hang unworn in the closet.