A. Yes, your are able to see through the top mesh portion of the White or Parchment Mesh oversized shower curtain. It was more designed for ventilation than for visibility (sort of like a screen door). The bottom portion of this shower curtain is described, by the manufacturer, as translucent. This means if there is light behind the curtain, shadows will be seen but not the person. If there is no light inside the bathing area you should not even be able to see a person's shadow through the curtain if you are on the outside of the bathing area.