Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace

Is it okay to wear a bralette out? As a lingerie piece, bralettes are a trend that has been around is likely to stick around. I think bralettes are not just great undergarments but also great for wearing out and for layering! So if you’ve ever hesitated to wear a bralette out, here are some great tips and ways to make use of your favorite bralettes!


HOW TO WEAR A BRALETTE OUT

Now, not all bralettes are meant to be worn out. I think some types of bralettes that are risky to wear out include sheer ones and light colored ones (especially white or skin tone). You can overcome the sheerness by wearing a solid bralette underneath it or wearing a nipple pasty (if you’re daring enough!). Here’s a post I wrote about how to wear a lace bodysuit out. It has some tips and tricks to wearing a sheer lingerie piece out that might be helpful!

For this post I chose to style a blue satin set by Thistle and Spire. It is a super comfortable longline bralette that is solid at the front and has mesh and lace inserts. This lingerie set can be completed with briefs, shorts and a cold shoulder cami. Scroll down for how I wore this bralette out and more styling options!

– OUTFIT DETAILS –

Devoe Satin Bralette by Thistle and Spire (Currently ON SALE!)

Lace Skirt with Eyelets by Maje (Now 50% OFF!)

Classic Quilted Flap Bag by Chanel

Rockstud Sandals by Valentino

Ball Drop Earrings by Forever21 (Similar here)

– SHOP THIS POST –

– SHOP BRALETTES –


Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace


Thistle and Spire is a lingerie brand based in Brooklyn, NY that juxtaposes luxe fabrics with bold lines and architectural details. They often feature beautiful laces as well as amazing strappy pieces. As a former lingerie designer I value quality just as much as the design and Thistle and Spire definitely exceeds in both!


Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace


If you want to know more about where this hotel is, check out my post about the best hotel room view in Milan, Italy


Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace

TIP 1: WEAR IT WITH A HIGH-WAISTED BOTTOM

I wore this Devoe satin bralette out in Milan and went shopping around the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. I matched the black lace and mesh inserts to the black lace dress from Maje (currently 50% OFF!).  This is the easiest way to wear a bralette out – simply wear it with a high waisted bottom.

The bottoms can be skirts, jeans, palazzo pants or culottes. The key is to choose bralettes that are the right material and color so they don’t look like something that’s only meant for wearing under clothes. Hooks and eyes as the back closure of bralettes are the most telling sign that this is a lingerie piece. But when it’s black instead of a soft color like blush or white, then it doesn’t look so much like an undergarment.

Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace Chanel Classic Quilted Flap Bag 2.55 | Of Leather and Lace Maje Skirt Details | Of Leather and Lace Valentino Rockstud Sandals | Of Leather and Lace

| Photography by Austin Donohue |

Thank you Thistle and Spire for sponsoring this blue satin set!


TIP 2: WEAR IT OVER A T-SHIRT OR SHIRT

This is a cool way to wear your lingerie as outerwear and it’s been worn by so many celebrities and bloggers! My personal favorite way to wear this is simply a satin black bralette over a white shirt. But you can experiment with mixing materials or colors.

Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Harper’s Bazaar
Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Harper’s Bazaar

TIP 3: WEAR IT UNDER A STRUCTURED JACKET

This is a perfect look to rock out to a fashion event or party. A structured jacket is often considered more formal, so layering it with a bralette underneath makes it so much more fun.

Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Harper’s Bazaar
Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Pinterest

TIP 4: WEAR IT UNDER A SHEER TOP

This is probably one of my favorite ways to style a bralette. Sheer tops are sophisticated and gorgeous. Black sheer tops are easy to style with black bralettes underneath, especially when your bralette has some special hardware or strappy details. But it doesn’t have to be just black on black! White on black is also very classic and many other colors could also look great layered on top of each other.

Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Pinterest
Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Pinterest
Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Pinterest

TIP 5: WEAR IT UNDER A LOW-CUT T-SHIRT OR SINGLET

With the right t-shirt or singlet you can show off a little bit of your lace or strappy bralette. This is a super casual and comfortable for everyday wear.

Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Pinterest
Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace
Image Source: Pinterest

Did you find these tips helpful? How would you wear your bralette out? Let me know in the comments below!


Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Bralette Out | Of Leather and Lace

Want to know more about the Milan hotel room and how I found it? Read about it here:

Best Hotel Room View in Milan | Of Leather and LaceOr want to know more tips on how to wear lingerie as outerwear?  Here’s how you can wear a lace bodysuit out:Lingerie as Outerwear: How to Wear a Lace Bodysuit Out | Thistle and Spire Mixed Lace Bodysuit | Of Leather and Lace