Layering is the bread and butter of modern style. If you understand how to stack your looks, textures, and color palettes properly, you can open up new levels of dressing. Unfortunately, while layering seems like the natural thing to do during winter, things can get a little hot under the collar during warmer months.

There is a way around this, though, and it comes in the form of slightly transparent, super-lightweight mesh tops which have popped up in the new collections of several brands this season, from Stüssy to Our Legacy.

Mesh not only provides a breathable extra layer but also lets you show what's underneath through a new lens. The transparency of sheer shirts and mesh tops gives you license to experiment with bold prints and color combinations, helping you achieve originality. Look to striking examples by the likes of Dries Van Noten for a splash of color, or opt for something more undercover with iterations from Rick Owens.

Browse the best mesh tops below.

See-Through Stripes

Stripe Long Sleeve T-Shirt $101 Our Legacy Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Buy at ssense

Spring/Summer Smash

Long Sleeve Mesh Tee $100 Stüssy Buy at Caliroots

Intentional Nip Slip

Mesh Power T-Shirt $174 AMBUSH Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Buy at ssense

The Master of Pattern

Mesh T-Shirt $275 Dries Van Noten Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Buy at ssense

The Dark Lord Strikes Again

Champion Edition Mesh T-Shirt $310 Rick Owens Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Buy at ssense

Ethereal Sheer

Chain Stitch Gauge 18 Crewneck $299 Maison Margiela Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Free Express Shipping On Orders Over $300 Buy at ssense

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