As led by the perennially chic Alexa Chung and the off-duty model set, show goers in all four fashion capitals sported weather-appropriate lightweight layers in a cocktail of ruffles, varying opacities and bronzed glimpses of skin.

For the curious, flirt with the boundaries of inner and outerwear. Allow a statement bra to peep through sheer layers or slip a lace camisole over a vintage tee.

Try a classic shirt under a summer cocktail dress, let one dungaree strap hang open or, for the bold, layer skirts over dresses – and other skirts. It’s a topsy-turvy trend that promises surprisingly stylish results.

Watch and learn from fashion’s creative finest…

xGettyImages603563178Alexa Chung on the streets of New York during the Spring/Summer 2017 shows

xGettyImages541948768A Prada microbag, Loewe pocket chain and lesson in layering outside the Missoni Men’s SS17 show in Milan

xGettyImages611725752Chiara Ferragni outside the Loewe SS17 show in Paris

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Outside the New York Fashion Week SS17 shows in September

xGettyImages605796084I Believe in Pink blogger Linda Tol at the NYFW SS17 shows

xGettyImages609964182Outside the Marco de Vincenzo SS17 show at Milan Fashion Week

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A model example outside the Fendi SS17 show during MFW
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