How to wear lingerie outside the bedroom: seductive everyday outfits
13 February 2019 - 12:40
By Nothemba Mkhondo
Image: Getty Images/Christian Vierig Up the ante on your Valentine's Day outfit by putting a little of your lingerie on display.
1. GET SUITED
When wearing high-waisted pants or a short suit, swap your crop top or boob tube for a lacy bralette. A flash of lace, combined with sharp shoulders and leg-lengthening trousers, creates a powerful, yet feminine, look.
Image: Getty Images/Edward Berthelot Swap your crop top for a sexy bralette.
Image: Aart Verrips Shirt and asymmetrical pleated skirt by SA designer Thebe Magugu.
2. LAYER UP
Try reverse layering by wearing your bra as an accessory on top of your clothing. The key here is to choose a classic bra that goes with your base outfit — think clean lines, solid complementary colours — all in all, less is more.
3. PLAY PEEK-A-BOO
A sure-fire way to let your underwear shine without showing too much skin is by topping it with something sheer. Whether you go for a bodysuit or classic high-waisted knickers and a bralette, choose a splash of colour that will pop out from under your see-through dress or top.
Image: Getty Images/Edward Berthelot Sheer dresses allow you to show of your lingerie without showing off too much skin.
Image: Getty Images Wearing a corset as outerwear kicks your outfit up a level.
4. GET WAISTED
A corset translates easily from the boudoir to everyday wear. Top a crisp shirt or dress with this waist-cinching garment and opt for voluminous sleeves for maximum effect.
Image: Getty Images Why not colour block your bra with your outfit?
5. COLOUR CONTRAST
Play with contrast by letting your bra show from a deep V-neck top. If you’re feeling bold, colour block your underwear with your outfit to make even more of a statement.
How to wear lingerie outside the bedroom: seductive everyday outfits
1. GET SUITED
When wearing high-waisted pants or a short suit, swap your crop top or boob tube for a lacy bralette. A flash of lace, combined with sharp shoulders and leg-lengthening trousers, creates a powerful, yet feminine, look.
2. LAYER UP
Try reverse layering by wearing your bra as an accessory on top of your clothing. The key here is to choose a classic bra that goes with your base outfit — think clean lines, solid complementary colours — all in all, less is more.
3. PLAY PEEK-A-BOO
A sure-fire way to let your underwear shine without showing too much skin is by topping it with something sheer. Whether you go for a bodysuit or classic high-waisted knickers and a bralette, choose a splash of colour that will pop out from under your see-through dress or top.
4. GET WAISTED
A corset translates easily from the boudoir to everyday wear. Top a crisp shirt or dress with this waist-cinching garment and opt for voluminous sleeves for maximum effect.
5. COLOUR CONTRAST
Play with contrast by letting your bra show from a deep V-neck top. If you’re feeling bold, colour block your underwear with your outfit to make even more of a statement.