What is it:
If there’s one piece of clothing that’s really taken off in recent seasons, it’s the panty. Starting on the runway of Miu Miu’s FW23 collection, panties were seen everywhere in the SS24 season. And the styling variations of the tight panties are surprisingly diverse: The panties can serve as an eye-catcher under transparent dresses, peek out over the waistband or be worn as trousers themselves – all variants were present on the last catwalk season.
Why you should order them:
The growing popularity of panties is due to the popular trend of wearing lingerie as outerwear: As part of the body positivity movement, women have redefined the meaning of underwear and are using it for self-empowerment. Brands and designers have also started creating body-positive designs that help women take back control of their bodies and their own femininity.
Where we saw them:
The panties were seen on many SS24 catwalks. The panties were often found under sheer layers such as lace dresses, as was the case with Simone Rocha, Erdem and Carolina Herrera. At Patrick McDowell, Coperni and Givenchy it peeked out from under chiffon. In other collections, the panty was used as an additional detail in statement trousers. Diesel paired the briefs with the brand’s popular leather belt, and at Versace the panty appeared with heavily embellished jeans. Bottega Veneta, Acne Studios and Luar showed panties as a standalone garment and combined the look with tops in a casual or elegant way.
How to style them:
Panties can be combined in a variety of ways and are therefore not tied to a single style. Based on the designers’ designs, panties are particularly popular as an underlayer under a transparent dress. A high-waisted model with a matching bralette can give the outfit a vintage look. For a more daring look, the panty can also be styled as trousers – together with an oversized shirt or a statement top.
Panties are the secret heroes of SS24. They were already in great demand last season and are becoming increasingly popular. Far from the days when underwear was only worn hidden, this lingerie as outerwear is a must for those who love daring and bold looks.
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This translated post previously appeared on FashionUnited.uk. Translation and editing: Pia Schulz