Test Driving Trends: Underwear as Outerwear

The Underwear as Outerwear Trend was all over the runways.. but is it wearable in real life? I decided my black shapewear corset was just too pretty to be kept underwraps. I paired it with a full skirt and chunky necklace & some good friends for moral support test drive the trend.. The sweetheart neckline was the perfect compliment to the buffalo plaid print. My gorgeous friends in their little black dresses were the perfect accessories!

 

Maybe it's all the 18th century fashion we've been studying in my History of Dress class, but the corset wasn't as intimidating to wear as I thought it would be! The one I wore had a shaper, so it kept me pulled together all evening. The trick to wearing underwear as outerwear is to balance the coverage to keep it from looking to risque; by adding a fuller skirt and statement necklace.

Would you wear underwear as outerwear?

xoxo, lauren

Revved Up Moto Jacket Giveaway with Parameter!

Parameter, is a fashion line, started in 2009 as a solution for transforming comfy go-to's into trendy, stylish pieces. All of Parameter's looks are perfect for the busy girl-on-the-go; everything is travel-ready, crush-free and easy to throw on but still look fashionable.

The whole concept behind the line is perfect for girls like me, who love dressing up but not the time it takes to pick out a cute outfit!



I'm so excited to team up with Parameter to give away one of their chic but wearable, motorcycle jackets to a lovely La Petite Fashionista reader!



To win this cropped motorcycle jacket:
 just leave a comment saying how you'd wear it!

The winner must be a U.S. or Canadian Resident & the giveaway ends Sunday November, 21st and Midnight e.s.t.! 

For additional entries:

+1: become a fan of La Petite Fashionista on facebook

+1 RT the post on twitter or your blog!

xoxo, lauren