Look Sharp, Sconnie - Midwestern Fashion Nerd, Chronic Over-thinker

Lessons in Lingerie.

The way I see it,
there are probably no such things as "rules"
There are situational norms, at best, 
and even those bear reassessing.

For this reason, I find it difficult to put the kibosh on any single style "law" - 
especially those regarding bra showage.
The logic you adhered to in 4th grade is likely not applicable in any other area of your life today (though that obviously doesn't thwart the infantile behavior of some of us) so why should that logic hold true for your sense of style?

I realize that a glimpse of the one prematurely pubescent girl's bra strap in Ms. Teisel's math class may have instigated some gossip of the juiciest sort, 
but I'd venture to say that today there exist several occasions upon which the visibility of the upper undergarment is more than allowed.

In fact, it may even be encouraged.
Here's my take of when I'd opt for outage:

*under LACY TOPS*
source 1, 2, 3, 4
not racy.
lacy. 
enough so that the va va voomness of the two cups beneath fail to entirely detract from the overall elegance.

I realize that "balance" is overrated and all
but it's sort of not

*with SPORTY ENSEMBLES*
source 1, 2
at the risk of getting a little too "juxtaposition"-y on y'all,
I'll leave it at this:

Pretty Woman would not have worn sweatpants with a black bra
so I would.

*intentionally PEEKING THROUGH*
  source 1,2
this is tricky, to be sure. 
not the peeking, but the "intentionally" so. 
Anyone and their sister can suffer a wardrobe malfunction, but it takes a certain innate chicness to achieve exposed bra esteem sans symptomatic sluttiness. 
Maybe just the donning of a black, rather than the nude, bra serves as half the battle. 


annddddd.....
*showing through SILKY/SATINY BLOUSES*

it's office hoe meets---

fine. it's just office hoe.
but a wee insider tip?:
unbuttoning it may be sexy and silhouette-forming, 
but leaving it all buttoned up like yours truly here will negate any sex appeal initially present
blouse: Jcrew, pants: UO (similar), boots: Etienne Aigner, bra: Vikki's Secret
that's if the polka dot pants and chunky boots didn't do so already.


Cheers.


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18 comments:

  1. ShereeApril 15, 2013 at 4:49 AM

    I have always been a huge fan of the black bra peek through..whether full on or a side glimpse, I have definitely rocked it! That first street-style pic is AMAZING!!!!!!
    sheree xx
    www.itsnotthatdeep.com

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    1. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      I know. She's to die for. Love the bottoms aren't high waisted. so unexpected

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  2. UnknownApril 15, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    its crazy to think back on how things have changed over the years on bra showage.......I am personally all for it if its done in the right way!!!
    brooke @ what2wear

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  3. NorbyahApril 15, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    thanks so much for saying it...because i do love a little bra showage. especially as shown in your examples. the black under the silky top, and the intentional showage are two of my faves. followed closely by the under a lacy top. i have that american apparel dress in blush. i really like it with the black underneath. i wore mine last summer with a bandeau in a similar color. i like it contrasted with black, too. oh...summer, HURRY up!!!
    xo
    n

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  4. EvamariaApril 15, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    I love your outfit! Bra showage is definitely quite risky. It's easy to make it look cheap and badly styled, but under the lacy tops and other styles you described, it may turn out looking pretty amazing!

    - http://despite-the-style.blogspot.com

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  5. ChickadeeSaysApril 15, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    This is such a fun post- I love the different 'bra showage' descriptions and I adore your outfit!

    xx Kait

    ChickadeeSays

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  6. daggistrApril 15, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    Wow so many Fab inspirations <3 ! and You look Gorgeous Dear ! I love Your shirt so much <3

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  7. Simply PuerileApril 15, 2013 at 6:25 PM

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  8. Simply PuerileApril 15, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    Such a handy post! Whenever I try and "intentionally peek through" with look back dresses I get told all day that my bra is showing. Not chic enough- haha.

    Lena
    simplypuerile.tumblr.com

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    1. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 5:07 PM

      hbahaha. yea - I suffer from people thinking my moves are unintentional as well.

      C'est la vie. Part of being a style innovator. :)

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  9. Aneta KowalskaApril 15, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    very great! I am inviting to observe and to get to like our side on fb, as well as for the new fast

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  10. SimonaApril 16, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    I have just been buying a black bralet with the intention of letting it peek out of tanks. Maybe it is my MAdonna obsession when I was a child but it is always a look I like. Anyway, you look great, and still sexy even unbuttoned.
    Thanks for coming by, following you on Bloglovin, hope to talk more soon!
    Simona
    www.lakenmoon.blogspot.com

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    1. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 5:08 PM

      Need to buy a cute black bralette like yourself. Only have my basic vikki's one at present. Thanks for the inspo.

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  11. KeitApril 16, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    I always loved the intentionally peeking through, but never had the guts to do it. We're pretty conservative here when it comes to fashion -_-
    Love your cute dotty pants!!!!

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  12. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    I just found your blog! How cute! Love love the pants.

    Corporate Catwalk

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    1. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 5:09 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Olivia :)

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  13. TRENDSURVIVORApril 22, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Love your outfit and the pictures. It was such a big no no in the past to wear a black bra with a white shirt but now I love it as much as white pumps with a black dress!
    x
    Nina

    http://trendsurvivor.com/

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  14. EmilyApril 22, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    I've never understood this 'rule' about no showing bra straps, or bra's in general! With the right outfit, it can look incredible!

    Besides, it's nice to break the rules once in a while ;)

    Emily x

    http://emiliciastyle.blogspot.co.uk/

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