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The tackiest trend of 2010: Underwear as outerwear

January 28th 2010 10:43
Given that 2010 has only just begun, it's a big call to say that I've already identified its tackiest trend. But let's be real for a minute here: how much tackier can you get than having your underwear on show for all the world to see? I'm sure that designers like Christopher Kane, Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jean Paul Gaultier had a classier interpretation in mind when they first introduced their boudoir-inspired collections in 2009, but unfortunately certain celebrities have latched onto the trend and morphed it into something else entirely. It seems that for some, it's just another excuse to have their knickers on display, and worst of all is that this trend has been tagged by multiple sources as being the hottest look of the season.


Celebrity underwear as outerwear
Paris Hilton? Tacky? Surely not.


To me, underwear as outerwear screams 80s throwback, and definitely not in a good way! Big shoulders? Sure, I can deal with that. Sequins and metallic embellishments, no problem. But visible underwear has always been, and as far as I'm concerned, always will be the number one way of telling people, "I'm cheap." In my opinion, showing your bra is the equivalent of letting your G-string show above your jeans: sure, it'll get a guy's attention, but unless your goal is a tawdry one-night stand it probably isn't the kind of attention you want!


Celebrity underwear as outerwear
Lily Allen performs in see-through lingerie


Celebrity underwear as outerwear
Actress Zoe Saldana forgets to button her shirt


Now don't get me wrong: I love corset-inspired tops, and lace, satin, sheer fabrics, all of it. But there is a time and a place for these things, and your local pub on a Friday night (or worse - the office!) most definitely isn't it. You have to remember that just because you're fashion conscious doesn't mean that everyone else is - you may be channeling Vivienne Westwood, but others will think you're channeling a street hooker. The bottom line is that this trend is extremely tricky to pull off, while still maintaining your dignity.

Celebrity underwear as outerwear
Chloe Sevigny shows off her Miu Miu bra


Celebrity underwear as outerwear
Rihanna's ahead of the pack on this one


I'm all for pushing the fashion envelope, but I also emphasise the importance of carefully selecting which trends work with your lifestyle, and your personality. It doesn't matter if every fashion magazine from Vogue to Marie Claire is promoting the trend (and they are) - what matters is how comfortable you feel wearing it, and how reflective of your own personal style the trend is. So don't worry if you let this particular trend pass you by, because believe me: you won't be the only one!

Celebrity underwear as outerwear
Lady Gaga not only embraces this trend: she may very well have pioneered it


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Comment by Janet Collins

January 28th 2010 12:35
I think this is one of those trends that only SOME people can get away with. Others just look plain cheap and nasty. What was Chloe Sevigny thinking?

Comment by Journeywoman

January 28th 2010 13:21
"Skirt below knees, check. Old lady cardigan, check.... sweet, now I don't have to close my shirt!" ... or something like that

IMO, the only one who gets away with it (just) is Lily Allen, because she's on stage and you can be a tad more provocative when you're in performer mode. It's more of a costume than an outfit, in that context.

I really, really hope this trend doesn't hit the mainstream! I couldn't handle seeing naive chicks dressed like that in public.

Comment by Anonymous

February 2nd 2010 02:19
Okay I agree with most of the picture you pulled up but there are so many people capable of pulling this off in a classy way. The whole point of this trend is that it's lingerie INSPIRED not just wearing your bra outside. I agree its a throwback but that's not a bad thing

Comment by Journeywoman

February 2nd 2010 02:59
I'm aware of the fact that it's lingerie inspired. The designers who started this trend wouldn't have wanted it to have evolved the way it has, and yet, this is the interpretation that so many celebs have taken.

I can imagine that it would look okay if it was a 50s-style bra (i.e. full coverage) under a sheer top - actually I've seen this looking quite reasonable on the catwalk - but to call it classy might be pushing it a bit far.

Thanks for the comment

Comment by Anonymous

June 8th 2010 06:22
In my opinion, Rihanna is the only one who looks okay in their outfit. Her under/outerwear matches with MC Hammer's pants and the dominatrix jacket.
And I know Lady Gaga is known for pushing the envelope and all that good stuff, but in that outfit she's definitely reaching. She looks like what gross, S&M porn would have been like 100 years ago.
And Paris'.....Paris' is just sad. I mean, it's painfully obvious that it's a push-up bra, as if all she wants in life is a towering bosom and lots of attention (of any kind).
But again, just my opinions.

I loved your article!

Comment by Journeywoman

June 8th 2010 18:23
Thanks Anon! Feel free to share your opinions here anytime. Always lovely to get feedback such as this.

Comment by Blondini

July 19th 2010 01:46
They all look cheap and nasty. Kudos to this blog.. no one try this at home!

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