2026 Is Year of Sheer Dressing

Sheer dressing returned to the red carpet on Sunday night in Beverly Hills for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, featuring stars like Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Lawrence, among others, styling the trend and taking sheer fabric to dramatic new heights.

Thanks to designs by Givenchy, Jean-Louis Scherrer and more, sheer dressing came in all forms — from allover translucent fabric, to sheer cape additions and varying degrees of see-through fabric. WWD breaks down those sheer styles and more ahead.

Jennifer Lopez

Lopez wore a vintage Jean-Louis Scherrer dress. The archival look hails from the designer’s haute couture 2003 collection, and featured a mermaid silhouette with a full tulle skirt, along with a long-sleeve and formfitting bodice with a high-neckline. The bodice of the dress contrasted ornate embroidery in shades of shimmering brown with sheer fabric. The “Kiss of the Spider Woman” star’s look was curated by styling team Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn.

Jennifer Lawrence

Lawrence forewent her quiet luxury and subdued elegance streak for this sheer and floral embroidered Givenchy look. The ensemble wore a satin shawl collar bomber in powder pink worn over a slashed tulle dress with satin stitch and sequin embroidery. Cutouts at the waist added even more sensuality to the “Die My Love” Golden Globe nominee’s attire. Lawrence’s look was curated by stylist Ryan Hastings.

Lisa

Lisa of Blackpink and “The White Lotus” fame wore a design from Jacquemus’ spring 2026 collection. The dark glamour-inspired ensemble featured a billowing bodice with sheer fabric and batwing sleeves that gave way to statement tassels. A formfitting skirt transitioned to a flowing train for added drama.

Wunmi Mosaku

Wunmi Mosaku added elements of sheer dressing to her red carpet maternity style in her vibrant yellow Matthew Reisman collection look. The strapless gown popped on the Golden Globes red carpet and was made complete with a flowing sheer cape that gave the “Sinners” star an added touch of regality. The Reismans styled Mosaku’s look.

Justine Lupe

Justine Lupe went sheer in an Armani Privé gown crafted with layered sheer fabric for a nude effect. The dress, from the maison’s fall 2021 couture collection, featured a tiered design, with the sheer fabric embellished with slightly shimmering plumage pieces for an added touch to textural intrigue.

The 83rd Golden Globes were held at The Beverly Hilton on Sunday night, honoring the best in 2025 film, television and podcasts. “One Battle After Another” led the film categories with nine nominations, with “Sentimental Value” and “Sinners” close behind, while “The White Lotus” tops TV nods. Nikki Glaser hosted for the second consecutive year.