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How to Wear White Clothing Without Feeling Fully Exposed

August 8, 2017 · Fashion, Style tips, Womenswear


We all love to wear white clothing in the summer, especially if you live in colder climates as there’s limited time you can wear this colour, if you stick by certain fashion boundaries that is.
Yet, I feel like wearing white clothing can be daunting sometimes. You have to ensure you got the right undies, bra, etc. because is many cases, you’re better off heading out into the streets in sheer clothing.
Now to many that’s a trend they like. Good for them. For those with more modest fashion taste, it can be problematic.
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Wearing White Clothing Without Feeling Almost Naked

For me, while I don’t consider myself to be completely prudish with my clothes, I do like to keep my undergarments private.
Over the years, I’ve built a list of tips to adhere to when wearing white clothing. They helped me enjoy this hot summer trend without feeling completely exposed.
Of course, depending on the piece you wear, you’ll need to adapt. While not each piece you wear under will be fully underexposed, it surely helps in making you feel more comfortable wearing white clothing.


Skin-tone Shorts or Spanx

Skin-tone shorts are best for white maxi dresses and skirts as they tend to be the biggest offenders.
Fabric has a lot to do with it but most summer dresses are either made with cotton or polyester, and spandex integrated. Take this gorge turtle neck ribbed white slit dress for example from Tobi.
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To overcome the see-through-ness, I added a skin colour bra paired with skin colour shorts since wearing skin colour undies didn’t do the job.
The other option would be spanx, which is a great alternative, but I personally don’t like them as they are too snug and warm for the summer.
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The ones I’m wearing, are cotton and have a comfy legging feel.
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Skin Colour Boy Shorts

No, I’m not asking you to grab your man’s briefs, but a pair from the lingerie shop meant for ladies.
Boy shorts are perfect for short, mid-length dresses and skirts. While once again all is dependant on the fabric, in general with white, there is no escaping the exposure of your underpants.
For this gorge white bodycon dress, as the fabric was slightly thicker than the long dress, I was able to get away with a boxer-brief type underwear.
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It worked perfectly and covered what it needed.
However, if you encounter an more exposed effect with the fabric your dress is made with, revert to the skin-colour shorts.
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A strapless bra should also work well though if you find there’s still lack of coverage, add a skin tone camisole or tube top as I did here.


Skin-tone Fullbacks or Thongs

Surprisingly, pants, unless made with linen or light cotton or polyester, offer up more coverage.

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With denim, like the one I’m wearing here with this super cute off-the-shoulder denim top with pompoms, there’s little worry about coverage. Essentially, a skin colour full back or thong should work fine to keep you comfy.

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If you’re stuck with lighter fabrics, opting for boxer-brief type undies works well for these situations.

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The Gist of it

Don’t shun white away because you feel like you are running nearly naked in the streets. Consider the above options for the different garments, such as skin tone shorts, boxer briefs, tanks, tube tops, thongs, full back underwear, and bras. Take them as must haves in your wardrobe and remember that the same trick applies to all light colours or fabrics, not just white 😉

What’s your trick for wearing white?

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Comments

  1. shelbeeontheedge1 says

    August 14, 2017 at 7:25 am

    Rania, these are great tips for wearing white. I definitely need to find myself a pair of these nude boxer briefs for women that you speak of. I have nude spanx shorts, but like you said, they are much to warm for summer. You are rocking all of these fabulous white outfits, my friend!

    Shelbee
    http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com

    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      August 15, 2017 at 10:54 am

      I meant to link up a few but for some reason I forgot (terrible). I will link it up and you

  2. curlycraftymom says

    August 17, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    That denim OTS top is so, so cute! I love white pants, I wear them at least once a week and I won’t even say how many pairs I have. Thanks for the tips!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      August 17, 2017 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks! I do really love it and get compliments on it all the time.

  3. Angelie Pangilinan says

    August 22, 2017 at 7:06 am

    To be honest, I am never comfortable in wearing white pieces even if I like them so much! I am so clumsy, I can never make they stay clean for the whole day. Haha!

    Angelie // The Ruins of Baclayon Church

    • The Wardrobe Stylist says

      August 22, 2017 at 9:41 pm

      haha that’s funny but you know what, I am the same! Though I find it’s too hard to resist in the summer!

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