Last Updated on May 24, 2024 by Eve Dawes
How to wear a bodysuit year round from casual to glam outfits
Bodysuit outfits are one of my favorite go-to’s as they’re so versatile and flattering. If you ended up here because you wanted to know how to style bodysuits beyond just the basics like with jeans, keep reading as I’m sharing some of my most worn looks below. I have so many black and white iterations of them as they’re always on repeat and a total wardrobe essential. Especially when I’m traveling as they crease a less than a lot of other shirts. So I have lots of bodysuit outfit ideas for you. They’re one of those tops that are easy to dress up or down and with long sleeve and sleeveless styles there’s something for every season. These are some of my favorite ways to style them, how to wear bodysuits to keep them on rotation year round and the best thong bodysuits to create the looks with.
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Why are bodysuits such a good wardrobe basic
One of the things I love most about bodysuits and why I have so many of them is because of how versatile they are. Besides the fact I can layer with them and that they’re sleek and don’t create bulk.
I’m always super cold in the AC in Summer but hot out. I live in Vegas where it’s super hot a lot of the time and need to be able to de robe and layer up going from inside to outside all day.
For more dressy looks, I love sexy backless or off the shoulder styles for nights out. For casual day time looks, a simple tank or strapless version to layer with is perfect.
The best bodysuits & the ones I’m wearing now
The best bodysuits tend to be the ones that are thongs (no VPL) and have a decent amount of lycra for the perfect fit. I really like Express Body Contour bodysuits for coverage, compression and style options.
When I say I have lots of bodysuits in lots of different iterations I’m not exaggerating (see photos) but I still always want more! I’m one of those girls that like bright whites and the blackest blacks so once they fade they hit the donation pile. The styles below are the ones on my favorites list or en route to me now.
Shop my top bodysuits picks
The best thong bodysuits, strapless and long sleeve styles from designer to luxe for less to consider adding to your wardrobe:
How to style bodysuits – 26 Bodysuit Outfits for All Occasions.
Keep your bodysuits on rotation all year with these bodysuit outfit ideas and styling inspiration for all seasons:
I’ve been wearing my long sleeve bodysuits with skorts and thigh high boots this Fall to keep the mini trend going but to save from flashing on windy days!
1. For a coordinated bodysuit outfit wear your bodysuit with a matching skirt.
One of the easiest looks to put together for all seasons and easy to dress up or down with your shoes and accessories. Don’t think this look has to mean cotton or just black. Try a leather bodysuit with a leather skirt for a modern take on this outfit.
2. Style your bodysuit with a matching skort like this monochromatic look.
Play around with textures and colors for this look. The beauty of skorts is that you never get caught in the wind or getting out of a low car.
3. For an everyday casual bodysuit outfit idea
Wear them with blue jeans. For the most fashion forward way to wear them for Fall Winter go for flare jeans in a medium wash. For a more classic style, wear them with slim fit or skinny jeans and boots of any length. A bomber jacket or leather moto jacket will keep it fresh.
4. For a sleek black bodysuit outfit
Style it with slim or skinny black jeans and black pumps or boots to create a long, unbroken silhouette.
5. Summer casual bodysuit outfit ideas
Wear your sleeveless bodysuit with denim shorts. It doesn’t matter whether it’s with sneakers, chunky sole boots or heels for this versatile look.
6. For a fun, summery look
Style them under maxi skirts and play with colors and prints.
7. She means business
Keep the look work appropriate and wear them under blazer and skirt suits instead of a camisole or shirt.
8. Coordinated style
Wear your bodysuit under blazer and shorts coord sets. It’s more comfortable and relaxed than a skirt suit and Revolve has some super cute sets right now that you could wear a bodysuit or crop top with.
9. Winter office bodysuit outfit
Wear them under blazer and pants suits for the Fall and Winter. Swap your shorts sets for pants suits with bodysuits. Long sleeve or turtle neck bodysuits are perfect for the Winter and modest enough for the office.
10. What to wear under overalls?
If you’re wondering what to wear under overalls besides crop tops, try bodysuits.
11. Trending | Preppy bodysuit outfit
For a preppy look that’s right on trend, style it with a tennis skirt and loafers.
12. Sex And The City
Style your tank top style bodysuit with a tulle skirt a la Carrie Bradshaw.
13. For an uber flattering silhouette
Style them with wide leg or flared pants. For an extra chic look make it a high neck bodysuit or luxe fabric like satin or silk and keep the look monochromatic.
14. For a glam bodysuit outfit
Wear it with a leather skirt for an edgier but killer feminine look.
15. Cozy & Comfy bodysuit outfit ideas
Style them under a cozy duster cardigan for cooler days. This versatile look works with jeans, joggers, pants or skirts.
16. Not your Stepford Wives twin set
Wear your bodysuits with your knit coord skirt and cardigan sets. Think less twin sets and pearls and more Revolve trend setter.
17. Sexy bodysuit outfit
Style them with leather pants and sky high heels for modern chic.
18. Utilitarian, comfy, casual style
Cargo pants aren’t just a Fall/Winter trend but also comfortable and practical.
19. Solid + prints
Wear a printed bodysuit with solid bottoms or printed bottoms with a solid top. Prints on prints can be a bit much on the eyes.
20. Glam night out
Throw it on under a sequin mini skirt. There are so many sexy bodysuits around right now, backless styles, sheer panels, strappy backs, cut outs and corsets that it’s easy to find a dressy style for a glam night out. Honestly, this type of bodysuit goes with pretty much anything to glam up jeans, leather pants or skirts.
21. What to wear under a sheer dress
Sheer dresses are trending but can be hard to pull off or to know what to wear underneath. Wearing a bodysuit underneath solves that problem.
22. On trend bodysuits outfit idea: leather on leather
A leather bodysuit and leather pants looks super sleek and chic. Black’s a safe and classic choice but pink, blue and green are all big color trends this season to have fun with this look.
23. Dare to bare
A bodysuit’s easy to throw on for lounging around the house or sleeping in.
What not to wear with a bodysuit
I’m not one to say what to wear and what not to wear so consider this more of a PSA when it comes to putting together your bodysuit outfits. Unless you’re going to the gym, I’d personally avoid wearing a bodysuit with leggings unless you want your camel toe on show. There I said it, but someone had to.
How to go to the bathroom in a bodysuit
One of the things people complain about with bodysuit outfits is the unbuttoning for the bathroom. You don’t have to unbutton it every time you need a bathroom break. Just take the sleeves down and take it down then pull it back up rather than unsnapping it.
It’s way faster and easier unless it’s a high neck or turtleneck, in that case just slide it to the side. TMI but hey, we all have the same issues!
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