The Most Controversial Skirt Trend of Summer 2026 Is Also the Prettiest
These will be everywhere by June 1.
I’d like to think I’m a brave dresser. I’m not one to abide by any fashion rules, whether it be matching your shoes to your bag or not mixing metals. I tend to go rogue with my styling choices. Controversial trends always catch my eye, and there’s one skirt trend in particular that makes me do a double-take every time I see it. The trend I’m talking about is the sheer skirt. It’s definitely polarizing—you’re either into it or you’re not—but lately I’ve been leaning toward the former after noticing how stylish it looks on influencers and fashion people IRL.
The fashion set has been styling sheer skirts in all kinds of interesting ways: with colorful tights, fancy cowl-neck tops, and even sheer tops for an extra pop. Some are keeping it simple with basic tank tops and kitten-heel thong sandals, but either way, the sheer skirt is actually a pretty and versatile trend for all to try. If you’re feeling brave, keep scrolling to try one.
Style Tip: Try a pair of bright color tights for a chic contrast with your sheer skirt.
Style Tip: Thong sandals are always a good idea.
Style Tip: Swap a pair of sandals for a pair of fashionable flats to dress down your sheer skirt outfit.
Style Tip: If you're brave, wear a sheer long-sleeve top with your sheer skirt.
Style Tip: Wear a top that makes a statement just as much as you sheer skirt.
Kerane Marcellus is a New York-based writer. She joined the Who What Wear team in 2025 after writing for Essence Magazine and freelancing for a number of other arts and culture publications. Fashion is a form of expression that she encourages everyone to take part in. There is no right or wrong in getting dressed! When she's not writing, she's reading in the park or gallery hopping in the city.