When trends hit the runway, it’s a pretty solid indication that they will be everywhere in 6 months. Sometimes, they can be challenging to wear in real life so aren’t embraced by retailers or on the street style scene. When fashion insiders or celebs endorse them with their latest stream of outfits, though, it solidifies the trend as one that will translate from the runway to real life. And that’s exactly what is happening right now with the exposed bra trend. While it sounds tricky to pull off IRL, there has been plenty of evidence that it’s about to blow up.
Ahead, I’m breaking down the trend from where it started on the runway at shows like Givenchy for the S/S 20 season, as well as Jacquemus for their F/W 20 show. Then, see cool, wearable ways to pull it off with outfit ideas from the street style scene, the celeb set, and even myself.
On the runway:
Last year, exposed bras were everywhere on the S/S 20 runways. This look from Givenchy demonstrates a cool way to wear it, simply pairing a luxe satin bra with a leather pencil skirt.
Shop a similar look:
We continued to see the trend on the F/W 20 runways, including this standout look from Jacquemus. Here's proof that wearing a bra top and leggings topped off with a blazer is a simple and chic outfit formula to start following.
Shop a similar look:
My interpretation:
I love the idea of layering a leather bra top underneath a matching pantsuit like I'm wearing here. I've also been a huge fan of tucking trousers into knee-high boots, which is a great way to balance out the skin-baring element on top.
Shop the look:
How celebs are wearing the bra top trend:
Instead of a full suiting look, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley opted for a blazer but swapped in split-hem leggings—another rising trend we'll be seeing everywhere this spring.
Shop the look:
How fashion girls are wearing the bra top trend:
This outfit nails five major trends at once: the exposed bra, leather Bermuda shorts, a boxy blazer, ankle-strap heels, and a gold chain necklace.
Shop the look:
Next, discover the latest "naked" trend that's about to be everywhere.
-
6 Fashion Editors, 36 Summer Buys—Inside Our Summer 2025 Mood BoardsEverything inspiring our wardrobes this season.
-
If I Saw You in Any of These 15 Summer-to-Fall Transitional Outfits, I'd Think You Hired a StylistNice taste.
-
Put Down the Black and White Pants—This Is the Richer Color You Didn't Know You NeededElegant and on-trend.
-
10 Outfits Europe's Chicest Dressers Are Wearing When They're *Not* on VacationStaying local is cool.
-
What You Should and Should Not Wear to Every Major Sporting EventFrom a Liberty game to the French Open.
-
Just to Be Clear, *These* Are the Pants Fashion People in L.A. Are Wearing Instead of Basic JeansSpotted in Paris too.
-
Victoria's Secret Model Devyn Garcia Told Me All About the New "Better Than Braless" Bra That's About to Go ViralRead our interview.
-
The Coolest Outfits of Summer 2025 Are Actually the Laziest—Let Me ExplainEasy does it.
