Don’t be afraid to let your bra peek out. Here a La Perla bra screams sexy. A cheaper option? Chantelle, Aubade, or ever Blush, Felina, and Jezebel.
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Though we never thought we’d see the day, it’s true: Spanx has come out with a line of men’s shapewear, creating a totally new category of foundation garment. So lets just say it.. Spanx is a bit gross. It can work for some occasions, but in general we recommend Wolford, Rago, Marie Jo, Chantelle, and a range of other beautiful and sexy products that accomplishes the same slimming effect and keeps your confidence high. Sorry men, these products are not available to you. Instead we recommend Hanro T’s and Bjorn Borg undies.  Now THAT'S Innerwear-as-Outerwear. If you love your lingerie as much as we do, you’re always looking for subtle ways to show it off. And what is more clever, mes amies, than wearing your waist cincher as a belt? The trick is to look for a thick cincher with detachable garters (most of Aubade’s styles have this feature, like the cincher from the Romance A Kyoto collection, pictured above. You can also find less expensive versions like Jezebel’s Elektra cincher, $24). Simply remove the garters and pair with an appropriate skirt and top, or wear as a cummerbund with a sharp-looking blazer. Et voila, the perfect way to wear your lingerie on the outside to create an exotic (if a bit seductive) look! Lingerie as ready-to-wear is a trend that has been with us for a few seasons now, and frankly, we couldn’t be more excited. It can sometimes feel like a tragedy to own the world’s most glamorous lingerie and not be socially allowed to show it off. As much fun as it can be to incorporate beautiful underpinnings into an outfit, though, there are certain rules to keeping the look from moving into vulgar territory. Chief among them is the Law of 3′s. The law dictates that, in order to maintain a balance of sex appeal and sophistication, an ensemble can only incorporate up to 2 of the 3 most common feminine wiles: a revealing top, a micro mini hemline, or towering heels. “To display the chest, one must cover the lower parts of her body,” says British designer Giles Deacon in the June issue of Harper’s Bazaar. “A girl has to pick top or bottom. The key is to be seductive and voluptuous, so we’re not looking at hooker hemlines and bustlines. It still has to have a taste level.” The Law of 3′s can be observed in action on the style elite:
Here, supermodel Angela Lindvall’s sheer, open-neckline/long-sleeve dress is complimented by opaque hosiery and a modestly short hemline. The skirt length tempers the bareness of the dress and makes sky-high platforms a chic pairing rather than a sartorial misstep.
 Rhianna puts a masculine spin on a black bustier. Ever the style rebel, Rhianna knows to abide by the rule of 3′s– she’s on trend with her sheer, lacy bustier top but knows to tone down the provocation factor with a sharp shouldered tux jacket and draped pants. And she wouldn’t be Rhianna without a killer pair of 6-inch heels.
And so, the lesson: there is a suitable way for everyone to wear innerwear-as-outerwear. The key to the stripped-down look is knowing what to cover up.
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