These fabrics fall exactly between opaque materials and fully transparent nets or chiffons. They are woven with fine yarns and a slightly open sett, filtering light and offering a soft visual diffusion. In garment construction, they often require a lining or undergarment for modesty, while in drapery they provide privacy without blocking sunlight.
Heard on the job
The bodice is a semisheer silk georgette, so we need to flat-line it with a flesh-toned organza.