Kristen Stewart has been embracing the underwear as outerwear fashion trend throughout the press tour for her new lesbian romantic thriller movie, Love Lies Bleeding, released on March 8. And I have to say, she’s nailing it!
Set in 1989, Love Lies Bleeding follows the romantic relationship between a rising bodybuilder, Jackie (Katy O’Brian), and a reclusive gym manager, Lou (Kristen Stewart), as they get entangled in Lou’s criminal family.
Stewart’s stylist Tara Swennen told British Vogue that the actress’ sensual press tour looks are an homage to the 1980s gym setting and Kristen’s new movie’s athleticism and love story concept.
“So when we were thinking of looks, we were leaning into the idea of playfulness with a romantic yet empowering edge, but unapologetically sexy at the same time.”
The underwear as outerwear trend, popularized in the 1990s, saw a resurgence in 2022 when Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner, and Taylor Swift began wearing it in the streets and on the red carpet.
We all know how fashion trends come and go and how some stay longer than expected. This underwear-as-outerwear trend, lingerie-dressing trend, pantless trend, or whatever you call it, is one I would certainly want to disappear. Unfortunately, the questionable trend is here to stay this year as more and more celebrities, including Kiernan Shipka, Sydney Sweeney, and Kristen Stewart, are adopting it.
Let’s see how Kristen Stewart is slaying the underwear as outerwear trend, which, I think, perfectly encapsulates her edgy, unapologetic individuality.
1. Kristen Stewart in Vex Fishnet Bikini Lingerie
On Wednesday, Stewart appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, commanding attention in black lingerie that gave dominatrix vibes.
I love how cool and confident the Spencer star looked in the $140 Vex Latex fishnet bikini top, handmade in California from .50mm latex. It featured a daring laser-cut fishnet pattern, a sexy halterneck, and a thin back strap to hold things in place.
Kristen layered the risque look underneath a single-breasted black leather blazer jacket by Brunello Cucinelli for some coverage. The edgy outerwear, $6,352 at Farfetch, had peak lapels, flap pockets, buttoned cuffs, and a front button that she left open to reveal her flat abs and black triangle bikini bra top.
Kristen Stewart dares to bare in a Vex fishnet bra top, a black leather Brunello Cucinelli jacket, The Andamane mini skirt, and a latex garter belt as she talks about Love Lies Bleeding on Late Night with Seth Meyers on March 13, 2024 (Credit: Janet Mayer / INSTARimages)
The lower portion of Kristen’s ensemble included the $240 The Andamane “Nerea” crepe satin mini skirt, which fit snugly around the waist. Underneath the mini skirt, she wore the $325 Vex Latex garter belt featuring the same laser-cut fishnet pattern as her bra. It came with garter belts to keep her sheer black stockings up to her thighs.
Paired with the Christian Louboutin “Hot Chick” pumps, Kristen’s ensemble screamed sultry cool-girl.
Available for $845 at Nordstrom, these pumps are defined by the curvy, scalloped counters. They also have pointy toes and 4-inch stiletto heels, amping up the glamour and sexiness of the look.
Surprisingly, Kristen traded her heels for a pair of white Onitsuka Tiger “Mexico 66” sneakers when she arrived in the studio.
Kristen Stewart teams her daring underwear as outerwear look with Wolford tights and Christian Louboutin Hot Chick pumps (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Enhancing the look’s edginess, Kristen accessorized with a selection of silver jewelry. She adorned her fingers with three chunky rings, including the Gabriela Artigas Chain ring and two Alex Streeter Lucky Dice rings, $260 each, set with vintage casino dice in black and white.
She also wore a silver chain link necklace and a black band on one wrist. The Chanel ambassador carried her essentials in the Chanel Spring 2022 mini bridal bag, embroidered with black-and-white faux pearls and finished with a long crossbody strap.
She wore a dark wet-look mullet created by David von Cannon, which I think paired well with her Oliver Peoples Ov 1299T red-tinted sunglasses, completing the overall edgy vibe of the look.
Sporting a messy mullet, Kristen Stewart adds bling to her dominatrix ensemble with a few silver rings, a chain necklace, and red sunglasses (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
2. Kristen Stewart in Brunello Cucinelli Cableknit Underwear
The previous day, Kristen made a statement in a beige look composed of cable knit underwear and a collared shirt.
Leaving her pants home, the Twilight star pulled out all the stops in her skimpy beige Brunello Cucinelli Spring 2024 high-waisted briefs with dark brown trims adding to their allure.
She paired her underwear with a matching beige shirt from the Italian luxury fashion brand, buttoning only the collar to show off her tiny waist and matching praline-colored Victoria’s Secret lightly-lined wireless bra, on sale for $30.
Although I wouldn’t dare wear such an outfit, I admire Kristen’s boldness and ability to pull off the style easily.
Kristen Stewart steps out in beige Brunello Cucinelli briefs with an unbuttoned shirt and a Victoria’s Secret wireless bra on March 12, 2024 (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
Kristen wore sheer flesh-toned Wolford tights for a flawless finish before slipping her feet into a pair of $605 Le Silla “Eva” pumps in maroon patent leather.
These pumps are crafted in Italy from smooth patent calf leather and feature a classic silhouette with pointed toes and 4.7-inch tapered stiletto heels.
For a coordinated look, the Charlie’s Angels actress hid her eyes behind a pair of octagonal red-tinted sunnies by Oliver Peoples.
Wearing the same Alex Streeter and Gabriela Artigas rings, Kristen rounded out her accessories with a black patent Chanel Quilted Vanity Case bag.
I love how she injected her signature edge to the flirty, feminine look by slicking her brunette hair back in wet-look waves and wearing minimal soft-pink makeup with nude lipstick.
Kristen Stewart enhances her pantless look with sheer Wolford tights and maroon Le Silla Eva pumps (Credit: Roger Wong / INSTARimages)
3. Kristen Stewart in Bettter High-Waisted Bodysuit
Early this month, Kristen graced the red carpet premiere of Love Lies Bleeding, wearing… almost nothing.
Perhaps her most daring look to date, Kristen donned an extremely high-cut black bodysuit by the sustainable fashion brand Bettter. It was cut so high that I thought she could suffer a serious wardrobe malfunction.
She wore the daring bodysuit over sheer black Wolford tights and finished the ensemble with Chanel Silk Crepe Needle Heel Pumps.
Though it’s too risky for my taste, I admire Kristen’s confidence in this look. It’s an interesting choice of outfit for the movie premiere, in my opinion, but it’s definitely not for the faint-hearted.
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To keep things modest, Kristen layered the scanty outfit underneath a black single-breasted blazer, also by Bettter.
She added a little bling to the look with silver rings from Alex Streeter and Gabriela Artigas and styled her tresses in a messy updo, with a few loose strands framing her striking facial features.
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