Mesh Clothing, Demystified: 3 Ways To Wear It

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Just because a piece is mesh doesn't mean you get 50% off for saving fabric. In fact, it can sometimes feel like all you get is 50% less to wear. But, that's only if you're still unsure of how to incorporate this potentially tricky item into your everyday wardrobe. And, we don't blame you! Figuring out practical ways to don this Swiss-cheese textile without looking like a '90s club kid can be tough. So, we did a little experiment of our own by pairing a hole-y sweater with a cocktail dress, a formal outfit, and a look for the beach (oh, and these little hatching sea turtle earrings). Turns out there are more ways to wear it than you'd think. And, hey, if you can find it for 50% off, all the more reason to give it a go. Watch the video and sound off with your favorite look in the comments below.

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00:03Hi, I'm Annie, senior style editor of Refinery29.

00:06Perforated clothing has come back in a big way, but it's kind of tricky to pull off.

00:09So today we're going to show you three easy ways to wear this mesh sweatshirt.

00:22When you look at this top, you probably think 90's club kid, but it doesn't have to be that way.

00:27The mesh sweatshirt is actually a super easy throw-on-and-go piece for the summer,

00:31and it can be dressed up or worn to the beach.

00:33So let's start with the beach.

00:34So you're going to need a great pair of shorts, like these, and a bathing suit.

00:38I think this will probably look best over something super bright, so I'm going to go for this orange top.

00:48So here the mesh top is acting as a sort of beach cover-up, which is perfect to throw on

00:52over your bathing suit

00:53when you're hanging on the beach and want to go get lunch.

00:57So we've seen how the mesh top can be worn super casually to the beach,

01:00and for the second outfit, I'm going to layer it under a cocktail dress.

01:03This one has a super interesting shape. Let's see if it works.

01:11So I think this kind of works.

01:12You pair your mesh top underneath a cocktail dress, and it kind of breathes new life into the outfit

01:17and gives you a whole new look. Plus, it makes it a bit more wearable and casual.

01:22I want to keep it fancy for the last look. We've done shorts, we've done a dress,

01:26so my heart is telling me to look in the skirt section.

01:29I'm going to try the lace and a black crop top to go underneath.

01:36I love the idea of mixing the athletic and the feminine, and it's super easy to do with mesh

01:40if you pair the mesh top over a crop top or a sports bra. I actually love this look.

01:45It's my favorite of the three, and I would wear it to any work event or special occasion.

01:50A mesh top is an underrated piece that you can get a surprising amount of mileage out of.

01:54These are just three ideas, but tell us your favorite way to wear it in the comments below.

02:01See you next time.

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