Showing Plenty of Skin Is Most Definitely In, Well at Least When It Comes to Footwear
Most fashion fans are hyperaware of all the trends currently in play. They know that the fish aesthetic is big right now. Actually, pretty much anything marine is all the rage. That includes oversize shell necklaces. Animal print swimwear and anything yellow, which includes beauty, are also proving popular. Another continuing craze? See-through shoes.
Anything mesh or fishnet qualifies. Even jelly creations meet our criteria. We can blame thank Alaïa for kickstarting the obsession. Its covetable and often sold out ballet flats come in both mesh and fishnet variations as well as several silhouettes. Naturally, a good portion of the best see-through shoes are in ballerina form. Although, there are other styles if you’re tapped out on flats.
Dear Frances supplies a low-heeled block option in a lemony hue. Kitten heels more your speed? Simone Rocha’s pretty in pink pair and Reformation’s delightfully gingham mules in a summery shade of lime are real winners. Leave it to Loewe to fashion perhaps the boldest pair in a brilliant blue. If you need something dressier for a wedding, scroll down until you spot Manolo Blahnik’s embroidered mesh slingbacks. If your budget is tight, go with Zara’s neutral set.
Here are the best see-through shoes to enhance your summer (and even fall) ensembles.
Alaïa Ballet Flats in Fishnet in Lemon Yellow, $950 at Alaïa
Dear Frances Balla Flat, $490 at Revolve
Reformation Wilda Kitten Mule in Green Gingham Mesh, $278 at Reformation
Reike Nen Pointed Slingback Felts, $320 at Anthropologie
Simone Rocha Pink Mesh Ballerina Heels, $468 at SSENSE
Le Monde Béryl Patent Leather-Trimmed Mesh Mary Jane Ballet Flats in Tan, $555 at Net-a-Porter
Zara Jelly Ballet Flats in Mauve, $22.36 at Zara
Christopher Esber Minette Flat, $704 at FWRD
Proenza Schouler Tee Perforated Leather Ballerina Flats in Red, $790 at Bergdorf Goodman
Mango Mesh Rhinestone Ballet Flats in Nude, $89.99 at Mango
Fendi Colibri FF Logo Slingback Flats, $995 at Saks
Alaïa Patent Leather-Trimmed Fishnet Mules, $1,000 at Mytheresa
Dear Frances Yellow Balla Pump Heels, $435 at SSENSE
AQUA Krisy Slingback Flats in Sage, $31.68 at Bloomingdale’s
Ancient Greek Sandals Iro in Orange, $140 at Ancient Greek Sandals
Bottega Veneta Sparkle Stretch Lace-Up Flat Sandal in Toile/Crystal, $1,750 at Bottega Veneta
ALOHAS Gill Mesh Ballet Flats in Blue, $180 at Anthropologie
Manolo Blahnik Jardoline 90 Leather-Trimmed Embroidered Mesh Slingback Pumps, $568 at Net-a-Porter
Zara Embroidered Mesh Slingbacks, $99.90 at Zara
Prada Mesh Double Buckle Ballet Flats in Travertino, $1,020 at Bergdorf Goodman
Rag & Bone Spire Mary Jane Mesh Flats, $278 at Shopbop
Dolce Vita Cleo Printed Mesh Mule Heels, $100 at Anthropologie
Hermes Kichu Ballet Flat in Blanc, $990 at Hermes
Gucci Horsebit Leather-Trimmed Mesh Ballet Flats, $1,130 at Mytheresa
Staud Alba Ballet Flat Red Netting, $395 at Staud
Miu Miu Mesh Buckle Mary-Jane Ballerina Flats in Alluminio, $1,050 at Bergdorf Goodman
Sam Edelman Michaela Mary Jane Jelly Flats in Pear, $50 at Anthropologie
Black Suede Studio Mika Mesh Ballerina Flats in Butter Mesh, $209 at Saks
Loewe Petal Mesh Slingback Pumps in Sea Blue, $990 at Bergdorf Goodman