How Dua Lipa Does Cool-Girl Lingerie
Few do modern fashion quite like Dua Lipa. With an instinct for styling that blends early-2000s nostalgia, high fashion, and a touch of irreverence, she’s carved out a signature look that’s unmistakably hers. One element that appears again and again? Lingerie as outerwear. Whether it’s a lace bodysuit, visible bralettes, or head-turning slips, Dua Lipa’s wardrobe proves that lingerie has a place far beyond the bedroom.
A Lace Bodysuit, But Make It Couture
One of Dua’s most talked-about looks came courtesy of Valentino - a black lace bodysuit worn with nothing but sheer tights, slicked-back hair and boots. The silhouette was simple, but the styling made a statement. Rather than treating the piece as an underlayer, she wore it front and centre - a masterclass in confidence and minimalism. There was nothing overly styled or overthought about it, which is what made it feel so cool. It’s this kind of effortless energy that defines Dua’s approach to lingerie-inflected fashion.
The Corseted Edge of Jean Paul Gaultier
Another standout? A structured Jean Paul Gaultier bodysuit featuring corset detailing and semi-sheer panelling - striking the perfect balance between vintage glamour and futuristic tailoring. With its sculptural lines and transparent elements, it nodded to lingerie but stayed firmly in the world of fashion-forward street style. This is where Dua excels: turning what could be overtly ‘sexy’ into something smart, stylised, and completely her own.
The Slip Dress Reinvented
Slip dresses have long been a lingerie staple, but leave it to Dua Lipa to make them feel fresh again. In a Balenciaga iteration, she wore a slinky bedazzled red slip that felt more club-ready than boudoir. Styled with a fur coat and matching red sheer stockings, the look had edge without losing its softness - proving once again that women’s lingerie pieces can evolve into versatile, wearable statements.
The Bralette Era
Dua’s love of bralettes is well documented. From Versace’s now-iconic pink studded bra to relaxed pairings of bralette and high-waisted shorts on holiday, she consistently makes the case for baring a little more with total ease. She doesn’t over-accessorise or make it feel too polished - instead, she lets the structure, fabric, and attitude do the talking. Her bralettes feel like part of the outfit, not an afterthought.
Lingerie, Reimagined
There’s an art to wearing lingerie in the real world, and Dua’s wardrobe provides a blueprint. Whether layered under blazers, styled with low-rise denim, or worn solo on stage, her looks always hit that perfect note of balance - alluring but never obvious, playful but never costume-like. She embraces the power of suggestion, which is what makes her choices feel genuinely modern.
Confidence as a Constant
What unites all of these looks isn’t just clever styling - it’s a sense of self-assurance. Dua Lipa doesn’t wear lace bodysuits, bralettes, or lingerie to make a statement about lingerie itself. She wears them because they feel right for her. And that’s what makes her style so compelling - it’s authentic, intuitive, and just a little bit rebellious.
At Cloud Blvd, we believe lingerie should feel just like that - expressive, effortless, and full of personality. Whether it’s a lace bodysuit styled with denim, a sheer bralette layered under a blazer, or a soft slip worn into the night, lingerie isn’t just for the private moments. It’s for every version of you.
Explore Cloud Blvd’s collection of lace bodysuits, bralettes, and sheer lingerie - designed to move with your mood.