There was a time when nipples were basically ubiquitous on the runways. Designers like John Galliano, Hussein Chalayan, and Alexander McQueen folded and distressed their garments to artfully expose: not to sexualize, but to create a beautiful, sculptural effect. Perhaps it's due to shifting cultural tides, rebellion against the enforced censorship of Instagram, or the #Freethenipple movement, but designers have begun to really embrace the nipple again. It's not all about shock value or the impracticality of fashion, but quite the opposite; it's about the normalization and unabashed beautification of a sensual part of the female anatomy. It's all about gorgeous, uncomplicated silhouettes that will make it obvious that any slips are wholly intentional. Here are 20 inhibition-less outfits to pin to your mood board as you muster the courage to try them out yourself.
Experiment with floating layers of gauzy fabrics.

Topshop Unique

Marques Almeida

Erdem

Marques/Almeida
Or maybe try a mesh halterneck, if you're daring.

Chromat

Apu Jan

Eckhaus Latta
You could opt for a luxurious gown with a sheer front panel.

Ccuoco

Roberts | Wood

Simone Rocha
Remember: open-weave fabrics add visual interest as well as exposure.

Fashion East

Pringle Of Scotland

Simone Rocha
And fancifully patterned fabrics subtly hide their own sheerness.

Erdem

Christopher Kane

Marques/Almeida

Ashish
You could always just pull on a deceptively conservative blouse with nothing underneath.

Gucci

Gucci

Peter Pilotto