Club Trend: Meshed Up
It may seem obvious that in a club you would want to wear the lightest, most skin airing fabric there is. Something that’s versatile and goes with pretty much anything is a must. But you still want to look good right?
That’s where mesh comes in and saves the day (or night). The lightweight fabric merges into crop tops and panelling on trousers and shorts to give off the ultimate ‘I-didn’t-even-try-hard’ vibe.
This trend is most often seen on the crowd of girls you envy as they walk past. Probably on their way to an event knowing they will get queue jump, free entry and drinks because they chatted up the bouncer, even though their boyfriend is the headlining DJ.
Don’t let this make you feel like a fat beast, treat yourself to an Acne Studio’s oversized mesh top, paired perfectly with a floppy bucket hat and strappy bra underneath for a simple and clean aesthetic. Or try something a bit more out there like HotMesses printed longline tees over a pair of Adidas leggings for a style that can take you from shopping all day and chilling at a mates to the club.
One designer that always incorporates mesh in his collections is Alexander Wang, that parental advisory sweatshirt has forever been in our dreams since we first laid eyes on it, with its relaxed fit, mesh panelling and capital letters plastered across the middle. Even the Versace spring/summer 2015 collection used mesh to its full potential. Alongside prints that harked back to the more vintage designs that became popular during the garage era; mixing cocktail party dresses and club wear aspects.
Your old ASOS dress with the mesh slashes that leaves little to the imagination can work, dressed down with some air max 90s and a vintage denim jacket. Although never forget to wear something under your mesh, a bralet or a sports bra - never bare all unless you want to scare people away.
Put it this way, mesh should always be part of your rave uniform as it’s a non-sweaty way to dress meaning you’ll always look cool, calm and collected.
