Bella Hadid Reimagines Sheer Style for Daylight: A Mercer Hotel Exit to Note • CelebMafia

Bella Hadid blends sheer elegance with casual cool in a Me+Em off-the-shoulder top, Kate Cate belt, and vintage Chanel shades, proving daytime chic can be skin-baring.

Is there a sheer trend that actually works in daylight? Bella Hadid seems to think so—and her April 28 exit from NYC’s Mercer Hotel argues its case. The model’s latest look redefines the “naked” aesthetic, swapping red-carpet drama for a grounded, everyday vibe.

Hadid’s off-the-shoulder top from British brand Me+Em—a clingy jersey piece with an asymmetric neckline—was the star. No bra, no fuss: the collarbone-skimming cut balanced transparency with sophistication. But it was her styling that turned the trend on its head. She tucked the top into ripped knee-hole jeans, cinched at the waist with a studded Kate Cate Farah belt. A leather Saint Laurent bomber jacket added edge, while vintage Chanel 4002 sunglasses in chocolate brown anchored the look’s cohesive palette. Chocolate brown slingback heels? A final touch of polish.

Past Hadid sheer moments—like her YSL Paris jumpsuit or Cannes’ nude dress—were all about high-risk glamour. Here, she grounded the trend with textures (leather, studded hardware) and a color story that felt pulled from a fall catalog. The takeaway? Sheer doesn’t have to scream.

“Who knew sheer could be so grounded?” asks no one who saw this outfit. Hadid’s formula—elegant silhouette + practical layers—might just make the trend wearable for the masses.

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