Underwear as outerwear
Flashing the flesh - & a hint of bra is nothing new for the A-List
Rex FeaturesRihanna certainly isn't shy where her daring red carpet dress choices are concerned and this pretty - yet risqué - Tom Ford gown made sure all eyes were on her at the annual amFAR Inspiration Gala in LA in October 2014.
Rex FeaturesFor her electric performance at V Festival, our gorgeous cover girl Rita looked every inch the honed and toned megastar in baggy jeans and an embellished bra top. If you've got it, flaunt it...
Rex FeaturesPixie Lott had a change of style tack in May 2014, when she stepped out in this very revealing mesh bralet top for a night out in London. The only thing that may go someway to explaining this outfit was that she had just been to a Miley Cyrus gig.
Rex FeaturesIf we had a body like Ellie’s we'd probably head to work wearing little more than a bikini – and that's at a push. So props to the Brit singer for this sexy and oh-so-daring sheer top and bra look for a casual trip to Urban Outfitters in London.
PA PhotosA floor-length, fully-sheer dress is a challenge for the fashion advanced class only so full marks to Jessie J for working this daring look like a pro.
PA PhotosBajan beauty Rihanna, looked every bit as seductive as the models at the 2012 Victoria's Secret show in a slashed-to-the-thigh evening gown by Vivienne Westwood Couture - and some slinky suspenders!
Rex FeaturesBut it transpired some 18 months later that her VS number was nothing compared to this display of hosiery as outerwear. Yep, who needs a bra when you've got a pair of fishnet tights that you've managed to fashion into a top?
Blimey jingles. We'll be making sure we don't show this to our nans.
PA PhotosThe Bad Romance hitmaker is so often snapped in just her undies we're surprised her barely-there fashion choices haven't yet earned her the nickname, Lady Bra-Bra.
Bigpicturesphoto.comHowever, if you're not quite in the Gaga league of exhibitionism simply add a foundation, like a camisole or leggings, to tone down a head-to-toe sheer look like this one.
PA PhotosUnderwear as outerwear is one thing, but did Christina take the look one step too far here?
PA PhotosDO let your lingerie take centre stage to channel the underwear-as-outerwear trend. Pixie Lott's polka dot suspender tights and silky shorts are a playful take on the look.
Rex FeaturesIf you want to rock the grungy glamour look á la Gwen Stefani, then make a feature of your underwear. The singer and designer sported one of her own L.A.M.B creations, and interrupted the asymmetric neckline with a black all-in-one to champion the underwear as outerwear trend.
Rex FeaturesWant to try the crop top-skirt combo? Then make like singer Natalia Kills and throw a leather jacket over a sequinned skirt and matchy-matchy bra for the best effect.
PA PhotosWhen you're doing maxi-lengths on the bottom half like Zoe Kravitz, a slinky bralet is the perfect sartorial bed fellow.
Rex FeaturesAs always RiRi makes those tricky catwalk outfits work for her. We're loving Rihanna's leather pencil skirt, white sports luxe bra and beanie combo.
Rex FeaturesDon't have the courage to try the peekaboo lingerie trend? Take a leaf out of Lea Michele's book - a little glimpse of a black lace corset is enough to make this dress chic as well as super seductive.
PA PhotosFurther fuelling the bralet-maxi skirt flame, Miley Cyrus gave us a glimpse of things to come in 2012 when she wore Emilio Pucci's midriff-baring catwalk look exactly how the model did on the runway.
PA PhotosUnless you are actually Dita Von Teese, it might be advisable to attempt the exposed bra out of a dress look with caution. A demure peep is acceptable, though.
Rex FeaturesCara Delevingne totally makes this risqué lace look work because she's kept the rest of her outfit loose-fitting and achingly nonchalant.
WENNPROOF: Matching your bra to your bag is actually really stylish.
Rex FeaturesPaloma certainly pulls off her own personal take on DvF's iconic wrap dress with this subtly exposed bra.
Rex FeaturesFunny when a white string bikini and a pair of trainers makes for a relatively tame on-stage outfit when compared…
Rex FeaturesTo this. Yes, Miley Cyrus did dress like a raunchy gorilla for her return to the main stage after that controversial VMAs performance, at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. Not one to shy away from a flesh-flashing number, the singer opted for a see-through string dress, a skimpy pair of pants, nipple pasties and furry arms.
Rex FeaturesNeed a good red carpet outfit? Do a Ke$ha and opt for a lacy and sheer leotard - and that's pretty much it.
PA PhotosRita Ora rocked the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury in 2013 with this knicker-flashing fringed number.
Getty ImagesWe just can’t get over how amazing Chloe Sevigny looked at Coachella in 2013. The quirky actress showed off her endless pins in a white sleeveless shirt and erm, a pair of pants.
Getty ImagesAloha Katy Perry! The singer kept cool in the Californian sun in 2013 in a tropical print skirt and bralette top by Dolce & Gabbana. She combined the scorch-io look with plastic pineapple accessory too, because, y'know, why not?
Rex FeaturesThis simple knitted top and skirt look is actually pretty safe for Kim Kardashian...
Rex FeaturesBecause in early 2014, Kim stepped out in a majorly daring silver jumpsuit complete with very exposed bra. We're still not sure if this was supposed to be part of the underwear-as-outerwear trend or just underwear as, umm, underwear. Hmm.
WennThis sheer top and trousers combination from Marios Schwab could have been made for Florence Welch!
