A note from Allie:
"The brain is the most erogynous part of the body – it’s not just about looking at a naked woman, a clothed woman is far sexier and lingerie is another layer of that. It’s stimulating, and about the proposition of what’s underneath. It’s like a prolonged strip tease - the gates of the promised land!”
Those words from photographer, Miles Aldridge in an article that Entertainment Editor, Leeann Tweeden found in Harpers Bazaar UK - got us thinking about this 'proposition'. What would people think - 'assume' about us - if they were to see us in our skivvies?
Are 'You' - what you wear underneath? Can you be defined by what's in your underwear drawer?
image credit left: 'Blurred Lines', Emily Ratajkowski for FOH and me giving some tweaks on the FOH set.
We wonder... Does Lace & Satin = romantic, naughty... cheeky?
Hot Pink , Zebra Print = crazy, wild, fun and adventurous?
Pastel cotton = fresh, outdoorsy and athletic?
A thong vs a boy short vs. a cheekster vs a g-string... Tights vs pantyhose vs garters and stockings?
Hmmm....
I remember a conversation at lunch in a tiny, outdoor restaurant off the coast of Positano, Italy (yes, for real.) where my girlfriend and I tried in vane to explain to our husbands why we packed what we packed and in particular - why we needed to bring so many pairs of underwear.
(I stash mine in a drawstring bag I picked up at the Mandarin Oriental in Bangkok. That little red bag not only protects the delicate fabric from the rest of the things in my luggage but makes everything seem so luxurious. And a little decadent - cuz it's from Bangkok).
Anyway - we explained that in one day - a girl might need at least 3 undie-choices:
1. That pair that if you sleep naked - ala: Marilyn Monroe, wearing only Chanel No. 5 - to put on in the morning, make breakfast, head to work. Something cute and frisky. Maybe a cotton boy-short with lacey accents.
2. You will then definitely need your basic, breathable, seamless, panties for your workout. I mean...Hello! Just say no to panty-lines and gym clothes.
And 3. Evening-wear. Like a makeup artist prepping your skin with primer (Heir Atelier is The A-List's favorite) - you want the first layer of your evening's outfit to set the tone for the night. 'Party Panties' if you will. These are the crazy, fun, sexy ones in prints, stripes, black, jewel tones or kooky color-combos.
Needless to say - we swayed neither husband to our rational... but we did stand stronger in our shared belief that one pair a day is simply not enough.
So are you what you wear underneath it all? If we all stripped down right now - would someone be able to guess our personalities by our knickers?
As a stylist for a gazillion years - many of which were spent on the set of 'Fredericks of Hollywood' - knee-deep in butts and boobs - I can tell you it's most likely that you are a combination of these types of women...or underwear.
A sexy, fun, athletic, sweet, soft, ass-kicking, petite, amazon.
So stock your lavender-sacheted, lingerie drawer with a variety of underwear styles, colors, fabrics and trims and change them at will - because no one can define..."YOU".
Happy dressing! xx Allie
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