Sheer Dressing

A chic blouse in lemon yellow easily transitions from day (underneath a summer-weight sport coat) to night (with heels and wide-leg linen pants).

100 percent silk blouse ($265), by Robert Rodriguez from Macy's, six metro locations, including Mpls., 612-375-2754

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Sheer black pleating offers a new spin on a schoolgirl staple. Give the dainty skirt some edge with a crisp white button-up or structured cropped jacket.

Tiered tulle skirt ($295), by Adore, from Arafina, Galleria, 952-925-1565

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Precise tailoring gives structure to this frothy fabric, and the bright orange color is anything but business as usual.

Orange camp shirt ($220), by CNC Costume National, also from Macy's

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Colorful floral appliqué jazzes up a filmy white dress that’s as light as air.

Floral embroidered shift ($330), by Alice + Olivia, from Neiman Marcus, 555 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 612-339-2600

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Leave your Pashmina at home and dress up your evening outfit with an airy cropped bolero in delicate gray.

Pleated sheer jacket ($288), by BCBG Max Azria Runway, also from Macy's

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Silk chiffon v-neck asymmetrically draped cocktail dress in Latte ($2,400), available through Monique Lhuillier, Edina, 612-929-0747

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Sun-catching translucent resin jewelry carries out the trend.

Tuilleries bracelet ($375) and Jardin pendant on rope ($225), both by Alexis Bittar, from Nordstrom, Mall of America, 952-883-2121

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