AS FAR as fashion trends go, 'underwear as outerwear' is probably one many of us might immediately discount ourselves from. After all, flashing your undies – on purpose – sounds pretty risque and hardly appropriate for the office.
While we're not recommending you start wearing lacy bras and little else to work however, underwear as outerwear really could be more wearable than you think – it all depends on how you style it.
Here's how you can follow the new underwear as outerwear trend, without raising too many eyebrows...
BRALETTES
A major part of the trend is bralettes – but how can you actually recreate this trend yourself? Bralettes can be easily styled for going out with friends – team one with high-waisted trouser and a slouchy blazer and you'll reach Givenchy levels of cool.
Believe it or not, this trend could even be appropriate for the office (depending where you work maybe!) if you layer a crisp white shirt underneath your bralette.
Go lacy for a feminine vibe, or you could even wear an actual sports bra with high-waisted jeans for a sportier look.
Miss Selfridge PETITE Pink Boucle Bralet, £28
Zara Lace Bralette Top, £9.99
P.E Nation x H&M Sports Bra, £17.99, H&M
SILK CAMIS
Silk camis are a big part of nailing underwear as outerwear – and chances are you already have one in your wardrobe. If you want a bit more coverage than a bralette but still want to be on the cutting edge, a sexy vest is the way to go.
Pair with jeans and boots for a casual look, or slip under a coloured suit for a more formal event. The key here is to keep things simple. Go for block colours – either sexy reds or blacks, or pastels for a cuter or more neutral vibe – and stick to a lace trim if you want any detailing.
Zara Satin Camisole Top in Wine, £12.99
V by Very Lace Trim Cami, £12 (was £15), Very
F&F Black Satin Shell Top, £16, Next
SLIP DRESSES
LA-based designer Jonathan Simkhai championed slip dresses for SS20, sending loose, floaty frocks in a rainbow of pastel colours down the runway. You can play around with hemlines and layer over shirts or turtlenecks, depending on the weather and what you're dressing for. Lean into the grungy 90s vibe by teaming a silky slip with stompy black boots, making for a striking contrast with the delicate dress.
Cowl necks have also proved particularly popular this season, which is where the dress has a loose neckline draped over the collarbone. This is a good way of making sure your slip dress doesn't look too much like you're still wearing your nightgown too.
Primark Pink Cowl Neck Slip Dress, £10
New Look Satin Frill Hem Midi Dress in Navy, £27.99
KLEY Side Split Satin Maxi Slip Dress in Dark Red, £10 (was £49), Debenhams
