Using Alpha properties/masking armor, but no body underneath

[stickbow]

I've watched beaucoups videos, read a ton of posts, searched the forums here and elsewhere, and just can't figure something out.

 

I can properly remove parts of an armor or clothing using the BGSM file, transparent texture, and setting the NIAlpha properties.

 

That's great, but only if the underlying mesh (body) is visible.

 

So...how da heck do I do that?

 

For example, trying to do what Elianora did in one of her screenshots - make the sleeves on the "flannel shirt" look like they are cut off. I get clear biceps when I successfully set the armor (clothing) arm to transparent.

 

Feel free to tell me I'm dumb and it's in tutorial XXXXX, just please point me to that tutorial!!

 

Thanks in advance.