By The exposed bra. Bodysuits. Satin camisole dresses. Even tights and leggings. Wearing underwear as outerwear is not a new trend, and it certainly is not going anywhere anytime soon. But with the winter months rolling around faster than I have to “run back and get my jacket”, it’s easy to forget about the years of fashion styles and trends that float so closely in the summery ether. Before you forego the tight-and-light garments altogether, in favor of a puffer jacket no less, try out these outfits that blend the warm with the sexy.
Corsets Over Button-Down Shirts
Corsets have made a monumental comeback in the fashion world in the last year, in a mode much more casual than Marie Antoinette would ever have tolerated. Where the corset was once a tight and shapely waist cincher to be heavily adorned in the flounce of a wave-bodied, tulle engorged, bustle, the modern wearer can casually let herself eat cake.
Though still fitted and sexy as ever, contemporary style calls for something with a bit more mobility, and a lot more chic. Style your corset over top a button-down shirt – buttons undone for a more carefree vibe, and buttoned up to the collar to take command – or even a turtleneck top with a pair of jeans or a flowy skirt for a look that’s equal parts sexy and warm.
Layer A Cape Atop a Thick Bustier
Corsets have made a monumental comeback in the fashion world in the last year, in a mode much more casual than Marie Antoinette would ever have tolerated. Where the corset was once a tight and shapely waist cincher to be heavily adorned in the flounce of a wave-bodied, tulle engorged, bustle, the modern wearer can casually let herself eat cake.
Though still fitted and sexy as ever, contemporary style calls for something with a bit more mobility, and a lot more chic. Style your corset over top a button-down shirt – buttons undone for a more carefree vibe, and buttoned up to the collar to take command – or even a turtleneck top with a pair of jeans or a flowy skirt for a look that’s equal parts sexy and warm.
Garter Belts On Top, Or Peaking Out, Of Mini Skirts
You’re here to make a statement, and we’re here to support you. Ever looked at your mini skirt and thought, “these thighs could use some decor”? Or worn a long skirt and said to yourself, “this could be sexier?” That’s what garters are for. Poking out of a pencil skirt, enclosed between cloth and sheer tights, the hanging garter hooks add a little bit of play and slink, even on the chilliest of days.
More of a midi or long skirt kind of person? The good news is that garter belts are just as good tucked under your skirt as they do, laying on top of it. Let the light lace and soft appliques draw attention to and lengthen your waistline as you live out the sultry cottage core life only Agent Provocateur could dream of.
Crop Sweater Under a Bustier Bodysuit
Cropped, high-neck sweaters are winter-time’s underboob crop top. With cozy knit to keep your goosebumps at bay, add a little spice to your look with your favorite bustier bodysuit. The tight and thin lines of bustiers draw attention to your curves while the thickness of the sweater material widens your shoulders, creating an hourglass illusion.
Feeling experimental? Try cropped knits with patterns, colors, or even multiple textures, for a more elevated and self-tailored look.
Girdle Skirt With An Oversized Sweater and Thick Leggings
Those interested in the French, the vintage, and the body-defining boning of corsets are bound to fall heart-first for the girdle skirt. The name may not be the prettiest, but never choose an outfit by its alliteration, right?
Girdle skirts combine the best of the best worlds – that of the pencil skirt, the mini skirt, the corset, and the garter belt. Their intricate and thick panels are tightening at the back or sides by cording, while their garters hang close but loose over the thighs. Tuck in a slightly oversized sweater, or lean into the torrid with a tight and textured top, and slip into some thick tights and stilettos for a chilly day’s look you won’t be able to stop eyeing yourself in.
Lingerie was made to beautify the body, decorate it as heavenly as it deserves to be decorated. Don’t let the weather get in the way of adorning your body or experimenting with style. Remember, life is a runway, even if it is a chilly one, and it’s your job to take it command.
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