Skindelle Stories

Bodycon Dresses: How to Eliminate Visible Lines

Herve Leger had been working for Karl Lagerfeld at Fendi, then at Chanel, before he launched his own brand in 1985 and began working on the garment that would define him. He was thinking about band...

Job Interview: Professional Dressing Under Structured Fabrics

The lobby of a financial services firm in the second arrondissement of Paris has lighting that was chosen for the reception desk and the artwork on the walls. It is cool, slightly blue-shifted, des...

What to Wear Under a Halter Top

The halter top removes every conventional bra option. Here is what the construction requires and what actually works for the garment and the occasion.

What to Wear Under a Corset Top

Corset tops provide rigorous structure but not the coverage you expect. Here is what to wear underneath one, and why the panel engineering demands a specific answer.

Transitional Dressing: When Summer Meets Autumn

September arrives and the wardrobe holds its breath. The garments built for August no longer quite work, and winter is still months away. What fills the gap.

Lingerie for Wrap Dresses: When the Neckline Shifts

Wrap dresses have a V-neckline that moves. Here is what that means for what you wear underneath, and why the standard advice is usually wrong.