The bodysuit has been the quiet secret of women who always look pulled together. Under a blazer, tucked into tailored trousers, worn alone with high-waisted denim, a bodysuit does something a regular top never quite manages: it stays put.
If you have not added one to your wardrobe, or if you own one and have never quite known what to do with it, this guide covers everything you need to know.
What Is a Bodysuit?
A bodysuit is a one-piece garment that covers the torso and closes at the crotch, typically with snaps, hooks, or a simple fold-over panel. It is essentially a leotard or a swimsuit top, but designed as clothing.
The critical feature that distinguishes a bodysuit from a regular top is the closure at the bottom. Because it closes between the legs, a bodysuit cannot ride up, come untucked, or bunch at the waist. It behaves like a second skin underneath anything you wear over it, which is exactly why it has become a wardrobe staple for women who care about how their clothes fit and move.
Types of Bodysuits
Bodysuits exist across a wide spectrum from everyday basics to luxury intimates:
Everyday basics: Simple, stretch-fabric bodysuits with a scoop or V neck, snap closure, no embellishment. Designed to be worn under anything.
Lingerie bodysuits: Made in lace (like the Allure Lace Bodysuit), mesh, satin, or embellished fabric (such as the Elara Embroidered Bodysuit). Can be worn as intimate apparel, as a visible layer under sheer clothing, or as a standalone top for the right occasion.
Athletic bodysuits: Made from performance fabric, typically with built-in shelf bra or sports bra support.
Structured bodysuits: Made with boning or internal structure to provide shape and support at the bust and waist.
At Lune d'Or, our bodysuit collection focuses on luxury lingerie bodysuits built with the construction standards of wholesale intimate apparel: hardware that holds, closures that are easy to use, and fabric that keeps its shape wear after wear.
How to Wear a Bodysuit
Under High-Waisted Bottoms
This is the most classic and most polished application. A bodysuit under high-waisted trousers, jeans, or a skirt stays perfectly smooth and tucked no matter how much you move. The line from waist to neckline is clean and unbroken.
Choose a bodysuit in a color that works with the bottom, or go for a visible statement by choosing one in lace or a bold hue that peeks over the waistband intentionally.
Under a Blazer
A lace or satin bodysuit under a fitted blazer, worn without a shirt or blouse underneath, is one of the most effortlessly elegant things you can put on. A piece like the Brooklyn Lace Halter Bodysuit works particularly well under an open blazer. The bodysuit provides just enough coverage while the lace or fabric adds texture and interest.
This is particularly effective with a structured blazer worn open, where the bodysuit becomes the focal point of the look.
As a Top
A well-constructed bodysuit with a beautiful fabric or design can absolutely be worn as a top. Pair a lace or embellished bodysuit with high-waisted trousers for an evening look, or with denim and a leather jacket for casual dressing that feels intentional.
The key is the bottom pairing. A bodysuit looks most intentional when paired with something high-waisted that cleanly covers the crotch closure.
Under a Sheer Layer
A lace bodysuit under a sheer blouse creates layering that looks deliberate and sophisticated. The bodysuit provides coverage and shows through the sheer layer as intentional texture rather than underwear.
As Lingerie
This is what the bodysuit was designed for. A luxury lace bodysuit worn as intimate apparel does everything a bra and underwear set does, with additional coverage and a unified silhouette that many women find more flattering. For a statement piece, the Sophia Crystal Bodysuit takes the look further.
How to Choose the Right Bodysuit
Check the closure. Snaps are the most secure and easiest to use. Hooks and eyes can be fiddly. A fold-over panel with no closure is fine for low-activity wearing but may shift during active use.
Check the rise. A bodysuit cut too high through the leg opening can be uncomfortable. Check the product's description for references to rise or leg opening cut.
Check the back. If you plan to wear the bodysuit under low-back garments, make sure the back of the bodysuit falls lower than your garment's back.
Check the neckline. For wearing under blazers or with specific necklines, confirm the bodysuit's neckline will sit correctly under your intended outer layer.
Check the fabric composition. For lingerie wear, lace, satin, and mesh are the luxury options. For everyday basics, a cotton blend or modal provides comfort for all-day wearing.
Once you have your measurements, compare them against the brand’s size chart. If you have not measured for lingerie before, our guide on how to find your lingerie size walks through it step by step.
Why the Quality of a Bodysuit Matters
A bodysuit that loses its shape, has hardware that pops open, or has seams that show through clothing is worse than not wearing one. Because a bodysuit is meant to be invisible under your clothes and reliable throughout the day, the construction quality matters more than the brand name on the label.
At Lune d'Or, every bodysuit is built on the construction standards we developed through over 25 years of manufacturing intimate apparel for wholesale clients. That means closures that will not fail, seams that lie flat under clothing, and fabric that holds its shape through regular washing and wearing.
