Stylist advice: What type of underwear to wear in summer to stay invisible?

Summer is the time of those very pleasant moments when you can and should walk on the street in a minimum amount of clothes. And most importantly, in products made of airy fabrics, which do not put a heavy load on the shoulders and do not hamper movements. Only two flies in the ointment. First, lightweight materials such as cotton or viscose are particularly translucent. Secondly, due to the absence of cuts, cuts and, of course, hangers in summer clothes, underwear tries to get out of the shadows.

And here you can argue with a weighty argument that there is now a global trend for open sex with bras and even panties for show. But let’s be honest – this idea will not be to everyone’s taste. In principle, walking without underwear. After all, no matter how sheer the trends, there will always be one person who will change the bodice only with the same bodice, but in a different color.

The best solution to the equation is to consult an expert. What did we actually do? Meet Marina German, a personal stylist in the selection of “wardrobe for life” and also an expert in fashion trends and fashion history. What underwear is important in the warm season, and why is it better to postpone lace sets first-hand until the annual reign of Mikhail Shufutinsky?

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Colors and materials

There is a common belief that white should be worn under light-colored clothing and black under dark-colored clothing. But this is nothing but an illusion. In fact, under white clothes made of linen, transparent cotton, muslin and other light fabrics, it is better to choose only bare underwear.

And by the way, in the warm season it is worth taking a closer look at products without lace and voluminous seamless. The latter may not be visible under jeans, but will peek out from under thin shorts or trousers. In principle, lace should not be worn in the summer – neither under light sets, nor under more dense sets. The answer is simple: decorative fabrics are usually not made from natural materials – synthetics are used for their manufacture. In addition, when the thermometer readings go off the scale, moisture accumulates in the body under the tie and bacteria actively multiply.

The best choice is linen with a high content of cotton or microfibre. The latter is usually more expensive, but seamless products made of such material are the best option. Underpants may prefer tango models. Invisible to thin, beige and others.

Bra and anti-trends

Now to the corsages. We remember the Cannes Film Festival – 2023 and draw a broad conclusion: judging by the images of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Scarlett Johansson, peephole straps and even bra cups from under dresses have become an obvious trend. But if we are dealing with an everyday look, such an attempt will seem messy and ridiculous.

Chest straps, push-ups or lace should not be visible under thin T-shirts. And the silicone straps that were popular 10 years ago are no longer worn – so we’ve just come across a trend with the “anti” sign that makes clothing cheap. Strapless busts and big push-ups can be attributed to the same category. Except, of course, for bandeau tops that hold the chest well.

A worthy solution for tight clothing – seamless tops. They are less noticeable, but at the same time do not have a rough outline, like variants with a cup. Bras with detachable straps also work, but without a noticeable push. And not to mention how the owners of large breasts. It is better for such girls not to wear thin suspenders under T-shirts – it will look extremely disharmonious. It is better to choose wider straps and conveniently hide the bra under clothes. Another good option is a soft corset that can be worn under revealing dresses.