The non-negotiables behind every formal party look (and why they’re so important)
9 December 2022
By Sarah Murray
Consider these undergarments the unsung heroes holding our style to a higher standard.
Embrace curious cut-outs, abstract necklines, hemlines and everything in between with confidence this summer. The key to an effortlessly and expertly executed fashion moment begins with knowing which tools to reach for.
Just as you’d invest in a pragmatic phone case to protect your new iPhone, a little shapewear goes a long way in maximising your precious cargo. That’s right, we’re talking about the foundation and pillar of styling any outfit: your lingerie.
Designed with you in mind, me. bendon has a solution for just about every undergarment conundrum for your body. Whether you’re rocking a strapless dress, sporting a backless number, or trying to lift your ass(ets) for a peach-perfect moment, there’s an invisible system to smooth, lift, and support for elite comfort and versatility.
Whether you’re bound for a festival, wedding, or family occasion, when it comes to styling the perfect outfit and achieving the silhouette of your dreams, these are our lingerie solution non-negotiables:
1. Having a bra-free solution
Depending on your garment’s cut or fabric composition, wearing a bra can be a bothersome distraction from the main event. When striving for zero-bra visibility, going braless can be a sensible decision. But if you’re concerned about the shape of your bust, maintaining cleavage or just containing the nip, the Adhesive Multi Starter Pack by me. by bendon provides you with the confidence to embrace bra-free days. The multitalented latex free and hypoallergenic shapes come in a nude colour to remain hidden under clothing while giving you the option to create more cleavage and provide support. When applied correctly, they can be trimmed to shape and worn for up to 8 hours. Available in a convenient slim pack, you can slip these into your overnighter for your next event or holiday. Too easy.
me. by bendon — Adhesive Multi Starter Pack ($19.95) Shop here.
2. The stress-less strapless solution
Anyone who has ever survived the bodycon era or the early-noughties layered-singlet-trend knows too well that a fussy fit can be all-consuming. You’re hardly going to enjoy yourself and feel comfortable at an event if you’re frequently adjusting and tucking, or conscious about your bra brazenly showing in your backless dress. This is when we reach for The Wing Bra, a reusable bra with clear adhesive stick-on wings that wrap around the sides of your body, by me. by bendon. Keeping you secretly supported in strapless and backless dresses and tops, this undergarment solution is a hot commodity in our summer wardrobes.
me. by bendon Lingerie Solution – The Wing Bra Strap + Back Less Bra ($39.95) Shop here.
3. Bottoms up! The one-minute hourglass
Dresses cut on the bias are stunning, there’s no two ways about it. But sometimes there are curves unique to our bodies that we simply don’t need to be hugged all the time. Enter the Medium Control High Waisted Shaper Short by me. by bendon. This bodywear smooths your legs, lifts your butt and slims through the waist. Using seam-free knitting technology and spiral boning through the upper waist to prevent roll down, the Medium Control High Waisted Shaper Short feels like a second skin. Available in three colours: Black, Caramel, and Mocha – we can think of an infinite number of outfits that can be improved by this bodywear.
me. by bendon – Medium Control High Waisted Shaper Short ($39.95) Shop here.
4. Achieving full control
Turns out, you can have a lot of fun in an all-in-one. Including a low-cut back, convertible straps, and a discreet gusset opening, me. by bendon’s Medium Control Jumpsuit really does it all. With seam-free knitting technology providing minimal visibility and maximum shaping and lifting, this style is a sound investment for a multitude of dress styles. Available in three colours: Black, Caramel, and Mocha, and a size ranging from XS- XL this garment has you covered, in more ways than one.
me. by bendon – Medium Control Jumpsuit ($69.95) Shop here.
5. The bra with benefits
Wearing a beautiful outfit with zero hint of an undergarment is liberating. Wearing an outfit where your lingerie is designed to be seen… Now, that’s empowering. This season’s favourite: the You Glow Underwire Bra by me. by bendon. Featuring sketched floral embroidery in a neon hue onto delicate black tulle and keyhole details, this fashionable piece provides a comfortable, uplifting fit, and is inherently endearing.
me. by bendon – You Glow Underwire Bra ($89.95) Shop here.
6. The double feature
Reaching for sleepwear or lingerie as outerwear is a trend that seldom retires, and why should it? Some garments are too good not to be seen. Leave little to the imagination in the sensual Kika Bohemia Demi Bra in bright Festival Fuschia. This certified showstopper features a divine paisley inspired lace with satin straps. Supporting up to a 16D, this bra by Pleasure State has a demi cup and low-cut design at the front and sheer mesh at the back.
Pleasure State – Kika Bohemia Demi Bra ($89.95) Shop here.
