Are they really naked? What do celebrities wear when they seem to be wearing nothing?
We are left when we see some dresses from the red carpet. The naked dress and transparencies are increasing in each new season and we do not know where the limit will be. And when we see Rihanna, Beyoncé or Jennifer López wearing their spectacular silhouette with dresses that leave nothing to the imagination, we wonder, do they really wear anything underneath? How are the undergarments worn by celebrities on the red carpet?
Commando and Spanx, the favorite lingerie of celebrities
To discover the tricks of the famous in the matter of underwear, we spoke with Sandra Macaya, Founder and CEO of the distribution group Sandra & Co., which represents and distributes in Spain, France, Andorra and Portugal several international fashion firms such as Commando and Spanx, two of the favorite firms of celebrities to wear indoors when they want to pose under the flashes.
The Commando and Spanx models have become a famous staple for posing with transparencies without showing that they are wearing underwear, and the bestsellers are Commando's Perfect Thong, a Brazilian brief available in various colors, with a smooth finish. that becomes invisible no matter how revealing the dress, and the Spanx Oncore, a revolutionary nylon garment for its high level of understanding, its smoothing effect and how comfortable it is.
This way they manage to wear super tight garments or very fine fabrics such as satin, without a single michelin or a single wrinkle being marked, as if the dress were a second skin. "Today, cameras have such a sharp resolution that they do not forgive any imperfections", Sandra Macaya tells us.
Examples of celebrities who have worn them hundreds! From Rihanna in her famous look from the 2014 CFDA Awards, to Kendall Jenner, the Hadid sisters or Kate Hudson.
The high panties are back
Maria Grazia Chiuri achieved in the Dior shows what no one would have imagined: the return of the high granny panty (granny panty in English that sounds finer) thanks to her transparent skirts. There are a lot of see-throughs in the new fashion seasons and the demand for the classic big briefs of a lifetime is increasing.
Of course, the result is super sexy and daring.
The tricks of the celebrities to succeed with any design
The celebrities are almost perfect, yes, but they also have their tricks so that the flashes do not give them away. If you opt for a very deep strapless neckline under your dress, you will wear a Commando Double-Take, as Sandra Macaya explains. You can even wear a push up bra that keeps everything in place, like this model from Intimissimi. The flesh color is not the prettiest of the underwear, but it is the only one that disappears under the clothes.
Dresses with a bare back or plunging necklines require even more internal engineering. Like magic bras with adherent silicone that keep everything in place with minimal covering, there are even some invisible bras with push-up effect.
For a satin or very tight dress, Sandra recommends Spanx's Thinstincts collection: it has all kinds of shapes (mid-calf, below the chest, a little lower, bodysuit), medium compression and zero seams. "It is without a doubt one of our bestsellers. All brides ask us for one!"
The choice of underwear is essential for the entire red carpet look to work. "A bad bra can ruin a great dress just like a good shaper can fix your look, so lingerie can be your best ally or your worst enemy," says Sandra.
Tops can also look much better if you choose a Spanx undershirt. "Depending on the top you wear, you may need to feel“ collected ”and comfortable and that everything is in its place, or simply a slip that lets the fabrics flow," Sandra recommends.
Although many celebrities and stylists have to resort to last minute tricks and emergencies when there are just minutes to pose on the red carpet. A strap that moves, a nipple that marks, all the flaws can be completely hidden with adhesive protectors or with transparent adhesive tape that is hidden under the dress. They are remedies that are never lacking in the briefcase of fashion stylists so that when they pose they seem like beings from another world.
Comfortable on the inside, comfortable on the outside
We can forget about the old girdles that cut off circulation, because the fabrics with which these undergarments are made are soft, comfortable and of high quality. These smart fabrics fulfill their function of holding without pressing, there are even specific models for pregnant women.
Shapewear is a trend not only for its comfort and versatility, but also for its increasingly sexy shape.
In addition, these briefs are laser cut and without any type of seams, which does not mark anything and makes them practically invisible.
And what does the future of underwear bring us?
The latest are the Catsuits, complete Catwoman-style jumpsuits, ideal to wear under long dresses or jumpsuits that are so fashionable. Once you put one under your evening dress and see how good it feels, you will always want to wear it and it is being a real bestseller.
In addition, Spanx Arm Tights, long-sleeved crop tops, will allow us to wear tight shirts without worrying about our arms, they will give us heat when we are cold or they will serve to cover the arms if we bet on overlays.
