So, I was scrolling through stuff online the other day, you know how it is. Saw some pictures, maybe it was Olivia Cooke or someone similar, related to fashion looks. And it got me thinking about that whole trend – wearing stuff that looks like lingerie, but like, as actual clothes out in the world. Silk camisoles, lacy tops, that kind of thing.
I thought, okay, maybe I could try that? Seemed kinda stylish in the pictures. So, I decided to actually give it a shot myself. You know, a little experiment.
My Attempt at the Trend
First thing, I went digging through my closet. Took a while, honestly. Found this black silky camisole thing with a bit of lace. Bought it ages ago, probably for layering under something scratchy, but never really wore it on its own. Perfect candidate, I figured.
Alright, step one: try it with my go-to jeans. Pulled them on, put the camisole on. Looked in the mirror. Hmm. Nope. Just looked… weird? Like I forgot to put a real shirt on. Felt a bit exposed, too, even though it wasn’t revealing really. Just the vibe was off.
Okay, plan B. What about under a blazer? Got my trusty black blazer out. Put that over the camisole, kept the jeans. Better. Definitely better. Looked more intentional. But still… I dunno. Felt a bit like I was playing dress-up. Not really ‘me’. Walked around the room a bit. Sat down. Stood up. Still felt kinda fussy.
Then I thought, maybe different bottoms? Tried it with a black skirt. Even worse. Looked like I was heading to a questionable party, or maybe just pajamas. Definitely not the cool, effortless vibe I saw in those photos.
What I Reckon Now
Spent a good chunk of time trying different combos. Pulled out a cardigan. Tried tucking it in, leaving it out. Nothing really clicked, you know? It just felt… forced.
Ended up putting the camisole back in the drawer. My conclusion? That trend looks cool on certain people, in certain photos, but maybe it’s just not my thing for everyday wear. Or maybe I just don’t have the right specific piece, or the confidence, or maybe it’s just plain uncomfortable for me.
It’s funny, isn’t it? You see these things, think it looks easy, but making it work in your real life, with your real clothes and body, is totally different. Guess I learned I prefer feeling comfortable and not thinking too much about whether my top looks like underwear. Sticking to my usual shirts! Was an interesting little project though, made me actually look at my clothes for a bit.
