The underwear-as-outerwear trend is in full swing and who better to turn to for inspiration than the queen of lace and lingerie - Madonna!
Jean Paul Gaultier was behind the iconic conical bra Madge was so famed for wearing back in 1990 and this season, the catwalks have seen a revival of Madonna-inspired trends. As well as Gaultier adapting some of his early nineties designs to create a new rocket-cone bra for Spring/Summer '10, other designers have been quick to incorporate underwear as outerwear into their collections.
Marc Jacobs chose fifties-shaped bras in pastel colours and silky fabrics. House of Holland rocked denim corsets over lacey all-in-ones and Bottega Veneta teemed boned corsets with sharp tailoring.
If you're unsure how to merge this trend into your day to day, we've got a few pointers. A cropped corset top doesn't mean baring your belly. Wearing one over a simple vest or t-shirt will preserve your modesty while maintaining your style status. Some lacey gloves added to an already top-notch outfit will provide a subtle Madonna-esque nod to the trend and a lace body paired with a blazer and trouser combo will provide a beautiful contrast between masculine tailoring and sexy lace body-con.
There's really no need to spend a fortune to start sporting your undies as outies either - the high street have brilliant offerings. Here are some of my personal faves.
1. Topshop - Lace panelled body in caramel - £202. Urban Outfitters - Extended dot corset bra - £12.99
3. New Look - Side frill lace gloves - £4
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