Trend translated - Underwear as outerwear

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Inspiration: Jean Paul Gaultier

underwear,jean paul gaultier,shopping,lingerie,trend translated Inspiration: Jean Paul Gaultier

Underwear as outerwear is a trend that bubbles up every now and again, Madonna was championing it in the \'80s and \'90s (Jean Paul Gaultier designed the famed conical bra she wore during The Blonde Ambition tour), and now it\'s back in a big way. Flaunt your bralet, big knickers, nighties and chemises, be brave and embrace the lingerie trend.

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Peach dress, £40 from Topshop; Swarovski enbellished bra, £148 from Damaris; full brief knickers, £8 from Topshop; sunglasses, £69 from Reiss; Trompe L\'oeil raffia boater, £55 from V&A Shop; sovereign coin bracelet, £59 from Reiss; Strappy sandals, £485 by Jerome C. Rousseau from Oxygen.

Inspiration: Christopher Kane

underwear,christopher kane,shopping,lingerie,trend translated Inspiration Christopher Kane

Lace cap sleeve crop top, £25 from Topshop; petticoat style dress, £260 from Miu Miu; sparkly anklet socks, £9.50 from Tabio; stringray bangles, prices start from £150 approx, from Dannijo; bow bag, £34 from Urban Outfitters; lace-up shoes, £32 from Urban Outfitters.

Inspiration: Christian Dior

Christian Dior,underwear,shopping,lingerie,trend translated Inspiration: Christian Dior

Lace jacket, £40 from Topshop; Chain hem skirt, £38 from Topshop; front fastening bra, £59, knickers £39 and girdle, £89 all from Made by Niki; hold-ups, £29 by Wolford from net-a-porter.com.

Inspiration: Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs,underwear,shopping,lingerie,trend translated Inspiration: Marc Jacobs

I Love You blouse, £190 by Vivetta from Fifi Wilson; Baby blue cardigan, £95 By Malene from Fifi Wilson; high-waisted knickerbockers, £18 from pretaportobello.com; chain mail bag, £95 from Reiss; sandals, £60 from Scholl.

Inspiration: Jean Paul Gaultier

underwear,jean paul gaultier,shopping,lingerie,trend translated Inspiration: Jean Paul Gaultier

Cropped bustier, £40 by Richard Nicoll for Topshop; stripe tube skirt, £30 from Topshop; bra, £25, knickers £17 from COS; fabric bangle, £15 by Lauralaura from kabiri.co.uk; loop bangle, £115 by Ilikerope from kabiri.co.uk; studded trainers, £247 by Gienchi from luisaviaroma.com.

Inspiration: Richard Nicoll

underwear,richard nicoll,shopping,lingerie,trend translated Inspiration: Richard Nicoll

Tuck front trousers, £120 from Reiss; jacket, £149 from Reiss; halterneck bra, £387 from Brazelle; drop earrings £200 approx from Dannijo; platform sandals, £240 from Kurt Geiger; crochet clutch, £89 from Reiss.

Inspiration: Dolce & Gabbana

underwear,dolce and gabbana,shopping,lingerie,trend translated Inspiration Dolce & Gabbana

Bodice mini dress, £60 from Miss Selfridge; front fastening bra, £59 from Made By Niki; denim jacket, £19.99 from Uniqlo; tights, £19 by Wolford from net-a-porter.com; high wedge platforms, £499 by Ralph Lauren from farfetch.com; earrings, £75 from theearringboutique.com.

Inspiration: Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs,underwear,shopping,lingerie,trend translated Inspiration Marc Jacobs

Blouse, £180 See by Chloe from Fifi Wilson; bralet, £25 from Topshop; mesh calf length skirt, £28 from Topshop; shell necklace, £12 from blackpearlboutique.co.uk; full briefs, £12 from Urban Outfitters; ruffle leather bag, £319 by Sara Berman.

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