No matter what your stance is on wearing lingerie out in public, the general consensus among many fashion-minded celebrities is that it's no longer taboo. Although, some would argue that it hasn't been taboo in quite some time (e.g., Madonna in her cone bra while on tour in 1990).
If you happened to peruse our roundup of Met Gala after-party looks, you're well aware that the unofficial overarching theme was lingerie-inspired looks. In some cases, the attendees looked as though they were wearing actual lingerie. But it wasn't just the night of the Met Gala that inspired celebs to dress up in bra tops, corsets, bustier bodysuits, negligé-style dresses, and sheer pieces. We found plenty of recent instances of celebrities embracing this trend—usually for nights out but sometimes even during the day.
Obviously, the key to wearing lingerie-inspired looks out in the world is to ground them with things like jeans and to wear them with shoes that don't resemble bedroom slippers. Scroll on to see how stylish women such as Ashley Graham, Hailey Bieber, and Chrissy Teigen wear these risky pieces and shop our favorite lingerie-inspired items.
Rihanna's pregnancy style was one for the books. This combination of a sheer bra and boxer shorts was a standout.
On Rihanna: Wardrobe.NYC x Carhartt WIP Reversible Canvas Hooded Jacket ($450); Alexander Wang Crystal-Embellished Cuff Shirt ($695) and shorts; Saint Laurent Studded-Logo Triangle Bra ($1190); Balenciaga bag; Amina Muaddi Black Giorgia Crystal Satin Sandals ($1380)
Olivia Rodrigo's chain-mail dress worn the night before the Met Gala was quite fun, but it's not for the faint of heart.
On Olivia Rodrigo: Ambush dress; Self-Portrait Mini Capri Leather Top Handle Bag ($495); Versace Medusa Platform Sandals ($1575)
Irina Shayk dressed a corset down for daytime by way of low-rise jeans and boots.
On Irina Shayk: Are You Am I Sunniva Corset ($295); Both boots; Celine sunglasses
Miley Cyrus embraced the boudoir theme by pairing fishnets with her bustier dress.
On Miley Cyrus: John Galliano vintage dress; Dolce & Gabbana shoes
Ashley Graham's bodysuit from her new collection for Knix is perfect under an oversize button-down.
On Ashley Graham: Knix Mesh Deep-V Bodysuit ($72)
For a little more coverage, do as Winnie Harlow did and wear a white tank under a lacy bra.
On Winnie Harlow: Chanel bag
Hailey Bieber's Met Gala after-party look featured a very sparkly bra, and it was one of the most memorable looks of the night.
On Hailey Bieber: Saint Laurent Monogram Bra ($3390), shorts, and bag
Kourtney Kardashian's sheer bodysuit provided an even more unexpected take on the lingerie trend.
On Kourtney Kardashian: Rick Owens coat; La Perla bodysuit and leggings; Aquazzura shoes
Bella Hadid's Met Gala after-party look needs no explanation.
On Bella Hadid: custom Dilara Findikoglu outfit; Prounis Granulated Pagoda Drop Earrings
Chrissy Teigen's nightgown-esque minidress is all that's needed for a fun night out.
On Chrissy Teigen: Stella McCartney dress; Femme The London Lace-Up Electric Heels ($199)
Emily Ratajkowski's underwear-exposing sheer dress is made daytime appropriate with trendy sneakers.
On Emily Ratajkowski: Coperni dress; Salomon sneakers
Shop Lingerie-Inspired Pieces
When it comes to cool lingerie-inspired pieces, Nensi Dojaka is leading the way.
This was practically made for Instagram.
Cyrus would approve of this one.
Yep, this is the one Graham is wearing above.
If you want a really cool corset that everyone will compliment, look no further.
Just the thing to wear under a white button-down.
Fancy nightgown-adjacent dress.
Love these strategically placed panels.
Try it layered under an oversize blazer.
This is what we want to be wearing this weekend.
This one's great because it provides coverage at the bust.
H&M's lingerie section is filled with affordable gems.
Calling it: This won't stay in stock for long.
Did anyone else's jaw just drop over this one?
Kardashian vibes.
Get the look without actually wearing lingerie.
See how cool it looks with jeans?
For wearing with all of your lingerie outfits.
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