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Sheer Gowns
Sheer is a popular fabric closely associated with womens clothing. Gowns made of this material highlight femininity and can appear sensual or romantic. Sheer material was used featured in 18th and 19th century clothing and has returned as a popular garment several times in modern day. As ideas of sexual liberty were spread in the 1960’s, expression of sexuality and nudity were reflected in clothing. However, compared to later sheer designs, the sheer gowns of the 1960s were modest in their make. In western countries there was an increase of women wearing more exposed clothing. In the 1990's sheer came back to the limelight. In this era, the popular sheer tops that were worn aimed to accentuate a woman's bra underneath. Sheer returned to the fashion forefront in the mid 2010's, this time becoming a trend among celebrities and designers. Since their reappearance, Sheer gowns have evolved from modest looks to more risque and revealing designs. Sheer Gowns worn by celebrities at red carpets helped lead the reappearance of the thin fabric. At the 2015 Met Gala, three A list celebrities, Beyonce, J-Lo, and Kim Kardashian, were photographed in sheer gowns. The dresses that have appeared on the red carpet have generated the public's attraction for the style. The demand for similar and more accessible sheer garments has followed.

Low Neckline/Plunging Neckline Gowns
The low or plunging necklines style emphasizes womens chest. Fashion trends like these direct the eyes so they focus on specific female body parts.These revealing dressed which were cut to display woman's cleavage are often seen on celebrities attending red carpet events. There these gowns are generally recognized as elegant and sensual. Low cut trend is frequently seen in evening wear dresses. Fashion uses cleavage representing femininity and sexuality in women's clothing.

Gowns featuring low or plunging neckline are popular in western culture. The Victorian Era dresses featured low neckline style. Modern gowns featuring these styles draw from historical periods such as the Victorian Era. Modern dresses featuring lower cut or plunging necklines have res surged considerable at exclusive social events. Low and plunging neckline gowns have appeared on several red carpet events recently including the 2017 Golden Globes.

The dresses of this kind use the sexual aesthetic of female breast. Fashions such as these highlight erogenous zone that western societies have typically been attracted to. The revealing modern fashions can be linked to histories of breast fetishism in the west. Breast fetishism insist that women’s chest are objects of sexual desire. Breast manipulation in women's dress was visible in the 16th and 17th centuries with another trend - corsets. This form of fetishism in fashion became popular again in the 40's and 50's after World War II. Historically, there has been an argument that the women’s exposed body parts are distracting to the opposite gender. This notion is now being used by feminist to place power into women’s hands. There are now cases where women will purposely use their distracting clothing such as low cut and plunging necklines to acquire power in spaces they have not traditional had it.