If you have a love-hate relationship with white dresses, you can rest assured that you're not alone. While it doesn't get much prettier than a breezy white dress in the summer, wearing the wrong undergarments underneath can quickly turn a simple white dress into a style faux pas. Which is exactly why we decided to turn to a sartorial expert to take the guesswork out of what to wear under a white dress. Accordingly, we consulted top celebrity stylist Tara Swennen, who counts Kristen Stewart, Lauren Conrad, Caitriona Balfe, and Lucy Hale among her bevy of It-girl clients. (It doesn't get more expert than that.)
Without hesitation, Swennen filled us in on the brand that she swears by for wearing with white (and sheer summer dresses): Commando. And since our bralette obsession is real, we were particularly intrigued by the one she recommends for summer whites: the $64 Cotton Scoop Bralette. As Swennen told us, Commando's "seamless pieces are great to use under sheer looks for a clean and flattering look. And the comfort is next level." She added, "They're especially great for springtime white." Last but not least, she shared a piece of advice that's music to our ears: "For undergarments for me, the rule of thumb is you shouldn't have to sacrifice comfort and function for style." Amen.
Read on to shop Swennen's perfect bralette, along with other Commando pieces she always recommends on her clients. After that, shop some of our favorite white dresses, and never wonder what to wear under a white dress again!
Behold the comfortable, expert-approved bralette for white dresses. Available in size S/M.
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Swennen says, "Commando's Mini Slip is amazing because it can be used as a true slip under a dress or styled on its own as a slip dress."Available in size S.
Can't go wrong stocking up on these.Available in sizes S to L.
These full-coverage panties are so chic under sheer dresses. Available in sizes XS to XL.
This slip also comes highly recommended by Swennen.Available in sizes S to L.
Swennen loves this seamless bralette, which also comes in black, under sheer dresses as well.Available in sizes XS to L.
This close-fitting lace thong is another white dress recommendation from Swennen. Available in sizes S to L.
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You can't go wrong with a Reformation dress. This simple one is our current favorite. Available in sizes 00 to 12.
It's no wonder this flattering dress is a best seller. Available in sizes 0 to 8.
You won't have to think twice about donning this dress.Available in sizes 10 to 18.
Flirty yet grown-up. Available in sizes P to M.
You can always count on Need Supply to bring the chic factor.
Available in sizes S to M.
The name of this dress says it all.Available in sizes XS to S.
This dress comes pre-accessorized.Available in sizes 12 to 24.
Hot tip: Wear it half unbuttoned with jeans underneath.Available in sizes XS to L.
Pair it with barely there sandals. Available in sizes M to L.
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