Sheer Pants Are All I'm Planning to Wear This Summer—Here Are 7 Shoes That Work With Them

The Gist

• Sheer clothing is trending right now, and it's more wearable than you might think. 

• Hefty heels and platforms provide a cool contrast against sheer pants, while strappy sandals and open-toe heels enhance their airiness.

• Find 7 shoes to wear with the polarizing trend, below.

We're in a bit of a sheer clothing renaissance this spring, with floaty blouses, billowing pants, and barely-there skirts gracing red carpets and festival grounds alike. You don't have to be Hailey Bieber at Coachella to wear the trend, or Beyoncé , or any of the countless A-listers recently snapped in flimsy silks and lace. In fact, with the right styling tricks, even a pair of sheer bottoms can be surprisingly easy to pull off.

In terms of shoe choice, you can go one of two ways: strappy, open-toe, and minimal, or chunky and bold. The former enhances the breezy feel of sheer pants, especially if they're in a wide-leg or bloomer style. The latter provides structure and contrast—think unexpected pairings like ankle boots, block heels, and even loafers. A bold buckled or weighty platform can ground even the most billowy, romantic pair of sheer pants. 

Explore seven shoe styles to wear with sheer pants below, with street-style shots to save for inspiration.

01 of 07

Clear Open-Toes

A pair of barely-there open-toe shoes plays into the naked feel of sheer pants. Look for acrylic details, like the clear band seen on the heels above, or shoes with cutouts for a similar effect. Add coverage and cool contrast to the look by staying mostly covered up on top.

02 of 07

Strappy Sandals

This billowing-pants-and-sandals combo would look right at home on festival grounds or a beach boardwalk. A crochet top exposes just as much skin as sheer pants, but the weightiness of the fabric will keep you from feeling too bare. Fringe details tie the boho look together.

03 of 07

Block Heels

A block heel stands in sharp contrast to the voluminous silhouette of these bloomer pants. Gathered ankles draw all eyes straight to your choice of shoe, making the outfit a perfect opportunity to show off a printed pair (and a fresh pedicure ).

04 of 07

Chunky Platforms

There's something so subversive about a sheer button-down and matching pants, because in any other fabric, this look could be considered office-ready. A pair of towering platform heels leans into the drama of the sheer-on-sheer pairing, while a top-handle bag gives another nod to business attire. Think of an office siren who's overdue for a night out.

05 of 07

Loafers

Olivia Palermo looks utterly ethereal in a semi-sheer lavender skirt and matching shell, styled with a pair of statement loafers. The shoe sheds its academic connotations thanks to a sharply pointed toe and bejeweled buckle. The pale ivory color feels crisp and modern against pastels, but it would also offer a graphic contrast to dark-colored pants.

06 of 07

Ankle Boots

Who would think extra coverage would come from your shoes? Wearing booties with sheer pants feels a little flirty and tongue-in-cheek, like you're saying, "You can see my legs, but not my feet." Even better when you pick a pair in a contrasting color to your pants. 

07 of 07

Heeled Sandals

Sheer pants are the unexpected alternative to shorts this spring and summer. Strappy sandals complement the easy, breezy style and dress them up enough for a brunch date. Add a crop top or bodysuit on top for a sleek, polished look.

Read the original article on InStyle