Underwear As Outerwear: Style Guide
The trend of underwear as outerwear has a long history - but in more recent times, this style has taken on a revolutionary edge, with bodysuits, longline bras, and bralettes becoming key elements in both streetwear and high-end fashion.
At Lounge, lingerie design and contour expertise are at the heart of every garment, with pieces that are just as comfortable to wear as outerwear as they are underneath your clothes.
Mastering the underwear-as-outerwear trend can be a challenge. That’s why Lounge has crafted this guide to help you effortlessly embrace this style and create your own standout looks.
Bras & Bralettes
For those looking to dip their toe into the trend, utilising current lingerie pieces like your existing bras and bralettes can offer an easy entry point.
The perfect foundation for a ‘lingerie as outerwear’ ensemble starts by pairing a lace bra or bralette with tailored trousers and a matching blazer to create a chic, yet simple, aesthetic.
To put together a more casual look, try adding pops of colour to your outfit by pairing a Lilac Balcony bra underneath a biker jacket with straight-leg jeans.
The Lounge Product Design Team recommends experimenting with your current bra and bralettes to find styles you prefer, such as lace, mesh or sheer as a base layer.
Bodysuits
The most complete lingerie outerwear base layer, and the easiest to layer with, is a lingerie bodysuit.
This comfortable all-in-one piece often features lace, mesh and embroidered details that brings added depth to the ensemble - a crucial element to the ‘underwear as outerwear’ style. Moreover, Lounge bodysuits provide you with supportive sculpting, showcasing your natural silhouette.
If you’re looking for some lingerie outfit ideas, start with a signature bodysuit from Lounge, featuring tasteful pops of colour, flattering contouring and avant-garde cut-outs. This pairs effortlessly with a black denim jacket and leather trousers, creating an easy-yet-sexy ensemble that perfectly encapsulates the ‘underwear as outerwear’ style.
Jackets
As the seasons change, so do your jackets, adapting to shifts in temperature and style. The same principle applies to the ‘underwear as outerwear’ trend, where jackets play a pivotal role in elevating and complementing the look.
Lingerie as outerwear goes hand in hand with a leather or denim jacket layer that features in most women’s wardrobe.
The Lounge Product Design Team recommends pairing a Lounge Intimates Corset with a leather jacket, mom jeans and boots for a sleek and sexy lingerie outfit idea.
Layering
The underwear-as-outerwear concept is straightforward: pair lingerie pieces with stylish layers to create a bold and fashionable ensemble. These layers can either contrast to highlight the vibrant colours of your lingerie or seamlessly blend to enhance a style.
No matter the outfit you assemble, the key lies in selecting layers that elevate and complete the overall look.
Whether you opt for darker tones to complement bright lingerie or striking bottoms to match your bralette, embrace the opportunity to experiment and express your creativity.