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Would you show your knickers in public?

27 October, 2014 - 06:45am by - First Lady | 42 Comments

images: HBO and Rex via The Telegraph

Article by BR Tabatha

There are two types of people in this world - those who believe their undergarments should remain hidden and those who see them as an opportunity to create a fashion statement.

Thanks to the Carrie Bradshaw legacy it much more acceptable to show off your bra, whether it be a neon bra under a sheer top, or diamante bra straps to add a little bling to a former fashion-faux pas. The jewelled panties on the other hand, well, they've never really caught on.

And yet our unmentionables are being mentioned in fashion columns around the globe thanks to the latest red carpet trend of big knickers and lace / sheer / outright see-through skirts. Yes you read that correctly, rummage through your knicker drawer and dig out the passion-killers, pull down your nanna's net curtain and voila! You are on trend.

Don't believe us? These three beauties were snapped at the same Paris Fashion Week event:

And 60 year old former editor of French Paris Carine Roitfeld gave the look her approval by making granny-pants smoking hot!

So what are the rules for this trend?

1. The knickers must be full briefs. This isn't the time to channel your inner Kylie and show a little cheek, or dare we say it channel your inner Christina and show a little ...

2. The fabric of the skirt shouldn't be completely transparent nor figure hugging. It should have a flowing feminine shape and be textured and play with light and dark. The idea is to tease while remaining ladylike.

3. If you're not brave enough to rock the panties, you can achieve a similar look with a slip shorter than your 'over-skirt'.

But let's be honest, is this really a trend that the every woman can pull off? Can you imagine heading into town on a night out getting your Bridget Jones on for all to see?

What do you think? Should your unmentionables remain unmentioned, or do you see nothing wrong with a flash of your knickers?

Get chatting below!

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Mandz

29th October, 2014

Looks amazing on these ladies in the pictures.. If I had the body I might consider it but unfortunately I was not blessed with good genes! :)

clare

29th October, 2014

These ladies can certainly pull it off and it looks ok on the fashion scene but as a new trend I think not. The thought of girls at the mall walking around like this is asking for trouble - let alone sights for sore eyes! My knickers would only be seen by accident when there was a random gust of wind.

Kimrose

29th October, 2014

It's not for me...I did flash my undies once when my dress was caught up in a huge gust of wind! Thank goodness I had nice undies on that day!

ChristieMJ

29th October, 2014

I actually like this look on SOME people, I think it looks really cool on taller girls with lovely long legs but sadly this isn't a fashion trend for shorties like me! Wouldn't be seen dead in public rocking this, maybe if I lost 10 kilos and gained 10 or so cm's haha

Manuhiria

28th October, 2014

I truly don't think this is good at all. It's a bad message to send children. It's hard enough to get children or young youths to love their bodies now, let alone telling them it's OK to wear your knickers without pants. Even if I had a beyonce bod, glamour and fame. I wouldn't do this.

itsclearascrystal

28th October, 2014

I like the ones that look like a proper dress still. Those I could rock. Underwear with a sheer fabric I'm not so keen on.

hill-rennie

28th October, 2014

Hell no! Crikey I wear black skins even when I am playing hockey "just in case" I fall over - would hate to have all my glory out for everyone to view! :)

MrsLissy

28th October, 2014

Its a beautiful look and I think its super feminine but there is no way you would catch me wearing it!

Shaz308

28th October, 2014

Not for me! Call me an old nanna, but I'm not even brave enough about the state of my legs to pull off mini skirt at the shorter end of the spectrum.

allthe2s

28th October, 2014

I like the look but not a chance in hell of me pulling that off, besides you wouldn't be able to rock that look in little old Gizzy, except maybe at RnV :)

DianaN

28th October, 2014

Nope. I definitely would not rock this look. But for those who can - go ahead!

MrsO

28th October, 2014

I can't see this catching on in little old NZ, it's more of a Hollywood type look, but if they've got the body and legs for it, why not?

BarbaraB

28th October, 2014

Quite simply, it just not classy at all!

Manda129

27th October, 2014

I personally wouldn't my bathers are the closet I will get :)

StayClassy-xo

27th October, 2014

I've come to really like this look on the red carpet! But I think for the majority of us, rule # 3 - wearing a shorter slip than the top layer of your skirt is probably the safest option.