Sportmax promotes white bralette under transparent summer outfits

Italian fashion brands are advising shoppers on what to wear beneath sheer summer garments as temperatures rise. Sportmax’s Spring‑Summer 2026 collection features a nearly transparent butter‑yellow suit paired with a white bralette that replaces the traditional nude undergarment. The look is complemented by white pumps, gold floral earrings and a bracelet.

Designers such as Saint Laurent, Niccolò Pasqualetti, Fendi and Ralph Lauren also showcase sheer fabrics, organza and ultra‑light textiles, encouraging visible layers rather than “invisible” nude underwear. The trend reflects Europe’s hottest summer on record in 2023, prompting a shift toward opaque or contrasting pieces—micro‑fibre bodies, sporty compression tops, or full‑color swimwear used as tops—to provide structure, coverage and a deliberate visual statement.

Style guides suggest pairing white with ivory or green tones, or creating contrast with black, navy or bright hues. Materials like smooth micro‑fibre under organza, ribbed cotton under voile, or a red bikini under crochet are recommended to keep the outfit cool, comfortable and intentionally visible.