How to wear this summer's hottest crochet dresses without flashing everyone – no matter what size you are

The Irish Sun

22-05-2025

When it comes to dressing for summer, crochet is always a fail safe.
Usually made from natural fibres like cotton and wool, the open knit means it is more breathable and therefore more cooling.
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Ellie Bamber in Cannes this week wearing a crochet dress
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However, whilst it is perfect for warmer weather, designs can often leave a lot of crochet see through.
Which may suit the beach, but for an everyday summer look is not the one.
Trying to find a non see through crochet dress can be tricky, especially when looking online as they may seem a good option until you see it in person and you can see more than you originally thought.
But they are out there.
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Here, Deputy Fashion Editor Abby McHale shows you her top picks of crochet dresses that will leave you flash free...
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Dress, £80, Michelle Keegan at Very
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Michelle Keegan has been working with Very since 2017, producing countless edits for them throughout the year.
Her latest range sees a plethora of summer looks, including this yellow crochet dress.
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Yellow can be a tricky colour to make not see through, however thanks to the clever lining underneath there will be no chance of mishaps when wearing this.
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Dress, £85, River Island
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Whilst crochet is usually associated with more casual attire, it can also look great for more dressy occasions as seen here with this dress from River Island.
Crochet is making a comeback this summer as the high-street offers plenty of alternative fresh takes on the trend
The main part of the dress is lined underneath to keep you protected, before flowing out into a tassel detail at the bottom to add even more interest to the look.
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Dress, £20, George at Asda
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This midi dress from George at Asda is a steal at just £20.
Perfect for the summer months, this would look lovely both on holiday and at home with a pair of flat sandals and a raffia bag.
The dress has been crocheted tightly to not leave gaps so that you can't see anything underneath.
Plus it's made partly from cotton so is still very breathable.
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Dress, £26, Pretty Little Thing
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If you're looking for a mini crochet dress then take a look at this one from Pretty Little Thing.
A halterneck strap detailing, v-neckline and a ruffle hem makes this a really fun option for summer.
Once again the crochet has been designed not to leave any gaps, so you don't have to worry about what to wear underneath.
A perfect dress to pack for your holidays.
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Dress, £30, Very
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Another option from Very, this time from its core V by Very range, this dress is just £30.
The pattern is very reminiscent of Italian design house Missoni with the striped detailing super flattering.
Not only does the busy pattern make this harder to see through, but the crochet has been knitted closely.
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Dress, £34.99, New Look at Asos
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Cream is a tricky colour to wear at the best of times, especially when it comes to making sure you can't see anything underneath.
So wearing something that is both cream and crochet may seem like a no go.
However, this New Look dress available on Asos is knitted together so finely that it is possible - just make sure you still wear light colours underneath.
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Dress, £59.99, Mango
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Another way of wearing a light coloured crochet dress is this style from Mango.
It clearly comes with a visible slip dress in the middle which means the bit you don't want to be seen through is covered.
It also means it's still very breathable and a great way of adding some crochet into your wardrobe.
Hottest fashion trends of 2025
Fabulous' Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend shares the biggest trends from the high street.
The East/West Bag
Baguette bags have had a good run, after returning from the 1990s' shoulders of Sarah Jessica Parker to modern-day fashion icons, like Hailey Bieber.
In 2025, the East/West bag is a similar but elongated shape and has long, thin straps that are easy to throw over your shoulder.
They've been on runway models' arms at nearly ever designer show - think Burberry, Givenchy and Bottega Veneta - and are hitting the high street now, too.
Powder pink
Bright fuchsia pink had its day after the release of
Barbie
in 2023 and now the more polished and expensive-looking pale shade is taking over for 2025.
Pantone may say that it's the year of Mocha Mousse, but the catwalks say otherwise! From Prada to Erdem, the subtle look was all over the spring/summer catwalks, worn head-to-toe or on its own.
If the sugary shade is too girly for you, then look to sharp suiting for a androgynous take on the colour.
The shell jacket
The '80s classic is back, but with a sleek and minimal new twist for 2025.
We all know we're likely to see rain for most of spring, so your practical coat of choice should be a cagoule jacket.
Depop revealed one of its big trend predictions for this year is retro sportswear, with surges already seen in '80s windbreakers'.
Seen everywhere from the stylish streets of Copenhagen to the Miu Miu catwalk, now mums who have an emergency raincoat crumpled underneath their pushchair are very much in fashion!
The turn-up jeans
While the shape of jeans remains the same for this year and barrel-legs will still be everywhere, the way we're styling them is different.
This season, transform your wide-leg, baggy denims into turn-ups.
For this look, size doesn't matter, so while deep turn-ups are a hit from jean trend-leaders Citizens of Humanity, a slight fold is still just as good - but only as it's just one single fold.
Peep-toe shoe
Get your pedicures booked in sharpish, as this season your toes are the main event.
After a long hiatus, the peep-toe has been welcomed back into the fashion fold, with brands like Hermes, Miu Miu and Tory Burch showing plain and embellished footwear in this style.
From mules to pumps and clogs (yes, clogs will be around too!), there are lots of different styles that are set to sweep the high street.
Sheer blouses
See-through looks have always lived on the catwalk, but have rarely filtered into everyday life - until now.
Designers Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford loved sheer looks on their S/S '25 catwalks and M&S even had sellout success with its black sheer pencil skirt last season.
Expect to see more sheer looks lining supermarket aisles and high street shops in the form of skirts, tops and frocks.