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Show off your sexy side this summer with a bit of lingerie

Celebrities and influencers show you how to wear lingerie this summer


JUNE 15, 2020 11:01 AM EDT

It’s no surprise that wearing lingerie is not for the timid. It’s for women who want to give their summer outfits a bold, sensual touch. This style isn’t just a great way to cool off in the summer heat, these pieces prove that love for feminine trends rules anytime of year.

Bodysuits, bralettes and see-through or sateen pieces are the winning picks when wearing lingerie in public. Dior, Ralph & Russo, Versace, and Off-White have been the driving forces behind this trend, which has been on the rise for quite some time, in their spring-summer collections.

Want to come out on top with this style? Keep reading and we’ll give you some ideas on how to wear it like a true fashionista.

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Lingerie on display

This idea is perfect for anyone who wants to show off their figure in a discrete, but sensual way. Anastasia Karanikolaou, the influencer who is now known as Kylie Jenner ’s new BFF, was seen with a perfect combination for summer where her lingerie took center stage under a laser-cut one piece. Single color, flattering and trendy.

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Dress seen through

See-through fabrics like organza and chiffon are the perfect balance between elegance and sensuality to bring a dress like Gala González’s to life. Sophisticated and sexy, the piece provides a chic view of the bodysuit underneath. You can replicate this idea with a bralette and high-waist culotte to look perfect at a summer event.

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Bold bra

Celebrities, influencers, fashion shows, everyone has gotten hooked on bras that are worn to be seen. It’s no wonder. This style was seen in hundreds of creative ideas and bold outfits on every social network, proving that this piece has gone from being hidden from view to giving any outfit a sexy touch.

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Long sleeves

The queen of trends Kendall Jenner is always showing us that there are original ways to wear any style and make an outfit stand out. This time, the model took a chance with a set that turned heads with its color and part of her underwear. A truly original idea that didn’t overlook the sensual side.

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Lace bustier

The Busta Move Bustier by HAH ($98) is perfect to wear the lingerie trend while being original. You can wear it with a t-shirt or button-down to emphasize your waist or highlight your figure’s curves.

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Show off your lingerie

Do you remember that see-through dress encrusted with crystals by Adam Selman that Rihanna wore to the 2014 CFDA Fashion Wards? If you can picture it and like the idea of fishnet or another revealing fabric that lets others catch a glimpse of what you’re wearing underneath, then the Gold Metallic Maxi Dress by Pretty Little Thing ($58) is for you.

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Black lace

While black is a must-wear color, it’s also very sensual. The Emerson bodysuit by Bluebella ($64 on Revolve) could be the perfect match for a range of pieces that are definitely in your wardrobe, while also being a great pick to start playing around with lingerie. Pick out a bra to complete your look.

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Elegance in a bralette

Lace, cropped cut, and a color that opens up a range of combinations. These are definitely what comes to mind when you think about what you want to find in lingerie. Well, you can stop looking. The ivory white Lace bralette top by Zara ($17.90) screams summer and will look great with shorts, skirts or jeans, depending on the occasion and time of day.



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