The top is sheer, but it's not that obvious in person. I think it depends on your size. If you size up, this top becomes pretty opaque. and if you size down, the sheerness comes through a lot better. and of course, if you get your actual size, you'll fall somewhere in between 🙂 Since I'm bigger on top, the top is size 2 and the leggings are size 1. I just really love this outfit. I have a torrid black vest that I still have to get around to posting for sale, but that's how I styled this outfit. the vest zipped up, so I actually wore this to a work place holiday. it's STUNNING. there might be some minor wear from gentle use, but no major flaws. lots of life left.