The S/S ‘20 trend perfect for Valentine's Day: Hosiery

A quick and easy guide to wearing bralettes without looking too risque: here are four different outfits to recreate for date night

By Michelle Yeoh - 10 Feb 2020

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During the S/S ‘20 presentations at Paris Fashion Week, a rather eyebrow-raising trend prevailed. Being worn loud and proud as a stand-in for blouses, soft bralettes had the spotlight on them as they made their way down the runways paired next to sun-soaked summer-friendly bottoms like ruched pareos and wrap skirts, or relaxed suiting rendered in bright spring hues (think: coral ala Jonathan Simkhai or picnic mat-esque red checks at Michael Kors).

Embroidered with florals in crochet at Dior, sporting pastel ruffles and quirky prints at Lanvin and crafted from dainty sheer panels and crystals at Loewe, teeny little bralettes sport a rather sweet demeanor for spring 2020. Worn nonchalantly and confidently, hosiery prevails as a chic, non-outre choice of separate that looks both fresh and contemporary for the season.

With that being said, we know the prospect of wearing visible bralettes may seem intimidating to say the least. For those of us who don’t want to show off too much midriff, layering a relaxed blazer and matching high-waisted trousers will do the trick in offering the right balance to offset the bralette’s risque nature.

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we thought that there’s no better opportunity to bust out the hosiery trend for a romantic date night. Below, we’ve curated 4 different looks for you to try out this V-Day.

Pastels and florals

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De La Vali Caroline ruched neon floral-print satin midi skirt, US$317.73 (S$438.92) from Net-a-Porter; Love Stories lace-trimmed printed satin soft-cup triangle bra, US$57.47 from Net-a-Porter; Miu Miu wicker detachable straps shoulder bag, S$2,773 from Farfetch; Gucci Scarlet glossed-leather mules, US$640 from Net-a-Porter; Rosantica Sicilia tile-pendant clip earrings, S$360 from Matchesfashion

Trimmed with delicate lime green satin and lace, this gorgeous soft-cup bralette from Love Stories will keep you looking feminine and fresh while you sip on that glass of rosé at dinner. Team it with a ruched midi skirt rendered in red roses for a romantic look that’s both playful and elegant. Finish the look with a glossy pair of turquoise mules, a light blue wicker bag from Miu Miu and dazzling baroque-style drop earrings that demand attention.

Short and sweet

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Giuliva Heritage The Stella double-breasted grain de poudre wool blazer, US$1,791.53 from Net-a-Porter; Gianvito Rossi Calypso flip-flop sandals, S$910 from Farfetch; Miguelina Tilly crochet-trimmed linen bralette, US$258.62 from Net-a-Porter; Giuliva Heritage The Husband grain de poudre wool shorts, US$629.97 from Net-a-Porter; Hillier Bartley Triple-pocket crocodile-effect leather bag, S$1,630 from Matchesfashion

Wear a linen bralette, such as this number from resort wear brand Miguelina Tilly, layered underneath a relaxed-fit oversized blazer and matching tailored shorts for a modern look that’s appropriate for both the workplace and date night. Keep the buttons done up for the 9-to-5 and undo them when you leave the office for a quick and easy outfit switch-up. Complete the look with your best pair of naked sandals (if you don’t own one yet, we recommend these pretty sandals from Gianvito Rossi that will look good with basically anything) and a ‘90s style shoulder bag.

Contemporary shapes

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Khaite Edra cashmere bralette, S$930 from Farfetch; Victoria Beckham exclusive leather box bag, US$2,215 from Moda Operandi; Edward Crutchley belted wool-crepe wide-leg trousers, S$785 from Matchesfashion; Jacquemus Les Valerie Hautes Sandals, US$820 from Moda Operandi; Sophie Monet The Amulet gold-plated, mahogany wood and agate earrings, US$175 from Moda Operandi

Tap into the knitted bra trend with this purple cashmere bralette by Khaite. Dress it up with a pair of well-tailored trousers such as these blush pink wide-leg trousers. Dress this ensemble up with accessories sculpted in modern, abstract shapes: Victoria Beckham’s minimalist elongated bag, Jacquemus’ geometric heel sandals, and Sophie Monet’s artful earrings.

Energising prints

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Staud Alessi satin bralette, US$75 from Moda Operandi; Cult Gaia Eos embellished raffia box clutch, US$380 from Moda Operandi; Rick Owens geometric-print ruched crepe maxi skirt, S$820 from Matchesfashion; JW Anderson crystal-drop brass barrette, S$240 from Matchesfashion; Ganni sporty hiking boots, US$510 from Moda Operandi.

Staud’s satin blue bralette top from the brand’s S/S ‘20 collection has all the makings of an Instagrammable fashion item: it’s striking, chic and memorable. For a fun whimsical look, team the bralette with a colourful printed skirt – Rick Owens’ lovely geometric printed maxi skirt is beautifully draped to give you a sexy, feminine finish for that romantic date night you’ve got planned. Slip into a pair of chunky boots and offset the loud patterns and prints with a minimalist crystal barrette and a raffia box clutch.

The S/S ‘20 trend perfect for Valentine's Day: Hosiery

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Pastels and florals

Short and sweet

Contemporary shapes

Energising prints

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