Remember the 80's, when we first saw the lingerie trend on the likes of singing sensations Vanity 6, Apollonia and Sheila E? Once those ladies introduced the trend, everyone started wearing the look. The fashion industry's love affair with inner wear as outer wear has returned. Bustiers, bodysuits and corsets were all over the runways at the Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana and Marc Jacobs spring shows.

A few celebrity style mavens are also loving the reinvention of the trend. Just recently, BV spotted Serena Williams looking really hot in a corset bodysuit at the Telemundo Women of Tomorrow Gala. She wore a black one-piece corset-shaped body suit with a fitted jacket and complemented the look with sparkling accessories. Although the tennis champ works out for hours to achieve her toned physique, this look works on her because the elements of her outfit are superbly balanced. Williams has great style, without a doubt.

The key to a well-styled outfit is knowing your body shape, playing up your assets and balancing the look overall with all the right elements. On some, form-fitting clothing can look unappealing because of the lack of harmony among different elements of the outfit. Here are a few helpful tips on how to wear the latest lingerie-inspired look. During your next night out on the town, shine like a Hollywood starlet with these simple rules.


Do's & Don'ts of Wearing the Corset Dress

The construction of the corset dress gives any woman the illusion of an hour glass shape. This sexy must-have dress has a "men all pause" effect, while exuding classic elegance. Need we say more?
DO wear this dress with great posture and confidence.
DO wear the correct undergarments with this dress, such a strapless bra and your seamless panty of choice.
DO choose simple accessories to wear with this dress. Try chandelier earrings, a bracelet and a clutch. Keep the accessories simple.
DON'T even think about wearing this trend with flat shoes. The corset dress calls for sexy high heels!

Do's and Don'ts of Wearing the Corset Top


Topshop Black Lace Corset Top ($60, topshop.com)

DO wear beneath a structured jacket or open, long-sleeve white button down shirt.
DO choose to wear with a pencil skirt, or a skinny or straight leg jean. The overall idea for wearing a corset is for the outfit to appear sexy. Be sure to keep the lines lean and sleek, while avoiding full-bodied skirts and pants.
DON'T wear this without a jacket or white shirt if your cup runneth over. Let's face it, women with small bust can get away with things that women with large bust cannot.