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1 Trend, 2 Ways- Lingerie as Outerwear

October 10, 2016 31 Comments

This A/W 2016, the runways of designers like Bottega Veneta, Alberta Ferretti, Missoni and Prada had a decidedly Moulin Rouge-inspired feel to them by giving us looks sensually laced with corsets, negligee-inspired nothings and transparency. That may be all well and good on the catwalk where the aim is to well, put on a show but how does one take the Lingerie as Outerwear Trend from the catwalk to real life? I thought it would be interesting and fun to take this challenge up with digital influencer, Stephanie Okafor (Metrogypsie). Continue Reading to see how we put our personal stamps on the Lingerie as Outerwear Trend…

Lingerie as Outerwear Trend- Fashionisers.com

Lingerie as Outerwear Trend- Fashionisers.com

1st Way- Corporate Chic
When putting her outfit together, Steph reported that she worked around one piece- her camisole- and then built the rest of  her ensemble around it. Pssst! Her camisole is actually a short nightdress!
To add depth to the look, she paired her nude makeshift camisole with a leopard print pencil skirt and a contrasting leopard print jacket. She then polished the look by wearing chic nude shoes.

How to wear the Lingerie as Outerwear Trend

 Steph’s outfit is a perfect example of how to take workwear from the office to after work drinks.

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Style Tips
-As you see, layering is the key to nailing this look. Throw a jacket or blazer over a camisole and button up to have a more conservative look at work. Go seamlessly from the office to after work drinks with friends by taking of the jacket.
– A bodysuit would also work well with this look, as when paired with a jacket or blazer, you will quickly go from risqué to moderately dressed.
– Think laid back and opt for showing a hint of your lingerie as opposed to wearing a lingerie-inspired piece from head to toe.

Credits

Jacket-Zara, Skirt-River Island , Nightdress worn as camisole- La Senza, Shoes- Aldo

Photographer- Ossy
Discover more of Steph’s fab style here.
2nd Way- Eleganza Elegance

I’m a huge fan of the 90s Madonna & Jean Paul Gaultier bustier era, so I knew a bustier would be the foundation of my outfit and I would build my look with it in mind.

I chose an all-black outfit to reign my look in because my WYLDR bustier shows a good amount of cleavage and the skirt is made out of leather and see-through lace, 2 very sexy fabrics! The lace fringed shawl also upgrades my look and I like to think that with the red lipglass and floral crown- my look has a Latina vibe!

As you all know, I’m crazy about accessories so I used statement metallic jewellery to uplift my all-black outfit.

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Style Tips

– With lingerie inspired pieces that you want to wear in the harsh light of day, stay away from bawdy colours like red which can look cheap and very Lady Marmalade-like.

-For the faint-hearted, start this trend of slowly by investing in a semi-sheer chiffon blouse or lace buttoned-up top. Then ‘cover up’ your statement bra, bralette, corset or bustier with this top, that way you only hint at what lies beneath.

My only question now is- do you dare to bare?

Credits

Bustier- WYLDR, Leather & Lace Skirt- Vintage, Belt- Primark, Shoes- Zara, Fringed shawl- Miss Selfridge, Floral Crown- Stephanieverafter, Earrings- H&M

Photographer- Patricia Santos

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