Do You Wear Underwear With A Bodysuit?

As far back as the 1950’s, fashion designer Claire McCardell set the groundwork for a concept that will become known as the bodysuit. 

The sleek design offered versatility for women. 

From the gym, in the pools and as layers for everyday wear or for special occasions, there was a bodysuit designed for that. 

Fast forward from 2010 to present day, bodysuits have made a strong comeback. The sleek, tucked-in look and adaptability has propelled this fashion into an essential wardrobe staple. However, are you supposed to wear underwear with a bodysuit?

Benefits of Wearing Underwear Under your Bodysuit

Designed for its ability to create a clean-lined finish to your outfits, bodysuits are available in many styles. Whether you’re looking for the classic basic scoop neck, thong back, plunge, long-sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless, turtleneck, lace or mesh and the whole gambit in between, the question becomes, do you use underwear with a bodysuit?

While that boils down to a matter of preference, here are a couple key factors to consider what would be the right choice for you.

• An extra layer of underwear will provide more protection and make it easier to keep your bodysuit clean.
• Underwear helps wick away moisture. It keeps you drier and your bodysuit remains fresh.
• The extra layer of protection can add peace of mind if you are worried about feeling exposed.
• On colder days, the extra layer layer will add warmth.
• Some underwear can act as shapewear to provide extra smoothing or support.

Tips for Choosing the Right Underwear

Choosing styles that will keep you fresh, cool and dry, while disappearing under your bodysuit and not adding any extra bulk or spoiling the sleek look, is the goal for picking the right underwear.

So what type of underwear do you wear with a bodysuit?

• For most bodysuits, the classic thong or G-strings will do the job. However, they are not your only options.

• Seamless briefs or hipsters will provide more coverage while also reducing visible panty lines. These disappear well under thicker fabrics like heavy cotton or denim bodysuits.

• Laser-cut underwear, seamless or styles with thin flat seams that lay smooth against the body work well under sheer or semi-sheer, as well as stretchy form-fitting bodysuits.

• Choose nudes or colors that are closest to your skin color to minimize visibility under clothing, especially with lace or textured bodysuits.

• While no underwear is a personal option, bear in mind, you would have to wash your bodysuit more often.

• Some bodysuits come with built-in support or lining but if you are planning to wear the bodysuit often, thin, seamless underwear is still the better way to go.

Underwear Options at ThirdLove

ThirdLove Underwear Collection gives you options, ideal for under bodysuits. 

For a no-brainer style, thongs are the best way to go. They are virtually invisible under any bodysuit and will not compromise the smooth silhouette. Choose from the barely-there of the T-String or go with more classic or high-rise selections. Whatever you pick, thongs and bodysuits were made for each other.

If you prefer a little more coverage, the wide range of seamless underwear will expand your preferences. Whether you are going for a bikini, hipster or brief, any of these designs allow you to cover up while reducing any sign of those dreaded visible panty lines (VPL).

The fabric remains cool and comfortable with a barely there feel without bulky stitches, just right for all day wear.

Shop Bodysuit Friendly Underwear at ThirdLove

When it comes to the classics, there’s little to rival the 24/7© Classic collection. If you want thongs, bikinis, hipsters and briefs, this microfiber dream molds to your body under any style of bodysuit. Its feather light fit leaves you feeling like you’re not wearing anything at all.

Our ComfortStretch collection is comfort with a promise. They never stretch out and hug your body in lightweight, seriously smooth support. The flat seams do not show under your bodysuit, while the stretchy fabric will not pinch nor feel restrictive. This delightful nylon/spandex blend is available in thongs, bikinis, hipsters and briefs.

A special occasion is calling and you can safely reach for that sexy lace to slip on under your bodysuit. The exotic finish and flat clean edge will leave you ready to celebrate in style.

Somedays you want a little extra shaping and the Form Seamless Sculpt Brief was made to get the job done. The seamless design will disappear under your bodysuit leaving behind the delicious polished look you want.

You are now ready to strut that bodysuit with style. While you can opt out of using underwear with your bodysuit, for better hygiene purposes, a lightweight, comfortable, seamless style can extend the care and maintenance of your bodysuit.

Bodysuits are here to stay and ThirdLove has got the right underwear fit for you.