In Praise of the Bodysuit
PHOTO: Black leotard in polyamide and Lycra fiber, 1980s Aubade patrimony; "Beauty-perfect" underwire bra in molded Noyon lace, 2012 Barbara patrimony; "Angora" in cotton and Lycra, 1989-1990 Princesse tam-tam patrimony; "Trouble" in Lycra knit, 2012 Implicite patrimony. Photograph by Gilles Berquet for Exhibition Lingerie Française XIX-XXI.
Back in the day, we called it a leotard - until the day it grew up and became the bodysuit, that curve-hugging, second-skin that makes us look and feel svelte without stuffing us into what one lingerie connoisseur calls “that unforgiving Spanx-ish sausage casing feel.”
Celebs were the first to put the bodysuit on our cultural radar: Scarlett Johansson wore one on the set of 'The Avengers' in Central Park, Lady Gaga struck a pose in a nude bodysuit and 12-inch Alexander McQueen snakeskin boots, and Jennifer Lopez inspired jaw-dropping awe in a scintillating barely-there bodysuit at the American Music Awards
Oh, and let’s not forget that Catwoman wore one. So did Superwoman.
Like many things in the 21st century, the bodysuit is polymorphously wonderful: Wear it with a blazer as is. Layer it under a chic white blouse. Sport it with jeans or a little black dress. Whatever you do, let it show. “The bodysuit is too stunning not to reveal,” says Simone Pérèle fashionista in 4 Ways to Style the New Look Bodysuit . Here are a few more tips - and just a few of the truly sensational French bodysuits:
Excerpted from 4 Ways to Style the New Look Bodysuit:
Be A Sheer Style Maven: Wear it under a black sheer or semi-sheer blouse to create an air of mystery.
Elevate the Look of Your LBD (Little Black Dress): Your LBD has a new little secret. The curve-hugging bodysuit, paired with the Look Push-Up, makes a striking ensemble under your favorite black dress. Low back anyone? Show-stopping gorgeous.
Go Graphic in Black and White: Wear the Look Bodysuit under a structured white button-down shirt tucked into high-waisted black paints or a black leather skirt for a graphic update on a timeless color combination. Subtle peek-a-boo embroidery makes for a chic update on your usual white button-down shirt.
Back in the day, we called it a leotard - until the day it grew up and became the bodysuit, that curve-hugging, second-skin that makes us look and feel svelte without stuffing us into what one lingerie connoisseur calls “that unforgiving Spanx-ish sausage casing feel.”
Celebs were the first to put the bodysuit on our cultural radar: Scarlett Johansson wore one on the set of 'The Avengers' in Central Park, Lady Gaga struck a pose in a nude bodysuit and 12-inch Alexander McQueen snakeskin boots, and Jennifer Lopez inspired jaw-dropping awe in a scintillating barely-there bodysuit at the American Music Awards
Oh, and let’s not forget that Catwoman wore one. So did Superwoman.
Like many things in the 21st century, the bodysuit is polymorphously wonderful: Wear it with a blazer as is. Layer it under a chic white blouse. Sport it with jeans or a little black dress. Whatever you do, let it show. “The bodysuit is too stunning not to reveal,” says Simone Pérèle fashionista in 4 Ways to Style the New Look Bodysuit . Here are a few more tips - and just a few of the truly sensational French bodysuits:
Excerpted from 4 Ways to Style the New Look Bodysuit:
Be A Sheer Style Maven: Wear it under a black sheer or semi-sheer blouse to create an air of mystery.
EMPREINTE
VIVIENNE BODUSUIT
VIVIENNE BODUSUIT
Elevate the Look of Your LBD (Little Black Dress): Your LBD has a new little secret. The curve-hugging bodysuit, paired with the Look Push-Up, makes a striking ensemble under your favorite black dress. Low back anyone? Show-stopping gorgeous.
SIMONE PERELE
LOOK BODYSUIT
Set Your Style A-Blaze: Layer this wildly stylish bodysuit under a classic black blazer and it will give the entire outfit a cool, chic vibe. Pair it with a slim high-waisted pant or pencil skirt for a polished-but-sexy look.LOOK BODYSUIT
AUBADE
Go Graphic in Black and White: Wear the Look Bodysuit under a structured white button-down shirt tucked into high-waisted black paints or a black leather skirt for a graphic update on a timeless color combination. Subtle peek-a-boo embroidery makes for a chic update on your usual white button-down shirt.
SIMONE PERELE
CARESSE BODYSUIT
For more on what French women know about color, read Simone Pérèle's most lovely Oh So French post "How to Shine in Jewel Tones ." CARESSE BODYSUIT
October 20, 2015
