How to Wear Underwear as Outerwear

Once upon a time, underwear was something to hide. Think no-VPL knickers, strapless bras and nude colourways. But the tide has turned.

The roots of the underwear as outerwear trend begin in the '90s. Remember Madonna’s cone bra and Kate Moss’s barely-there silver slip dress? This trend is all about worn-to-be-seen lingerie.

Gen Z were next to embrace the underwear as outerwear trend, showcasing bold bras peeping out from beneath sheer tops, slinky slip dresses coupled with oversized jackets and corsets as outerwear.

If it has you intrigued, discover how style influencer, Shannon Grace Ella @shannongraceella, embraces the trend.

A lace camisole is a timeless lingerie-as-outerwear staple and Shannon's monochrome look helps to tie everything together seamlessly.

She pairs our silk cami, trimmed with touches of French lace, with a pair of flowy wide-leg satin trousers. The soft, silky fabrics are both on point and comfortable.

Shannon breaks up the all-black outfit with a few boho accents; tying a satin scarf around her waist and adding texture with a fringed clutch bag. To keep things elevated, finish the look with a pair of sleek sandals.