This trend brings new meaning to the phrase “hot under the collar.”
Ariana Grande posted a poolside Instagram video last week wearing a curious choice of shirt: a semi-sheer, long-sleeved crop top that combined a preppy collar with a built-in bra.
But the “Positions” singer isn’t the only famous fan of the head-scratching hybrid garment.
Back in July 2020, Bella Hadid became one of the first boldface names to put her stamp on the itty-bitty shirt, stepping out in a cream-colored version paired with army-style green pants while out in NYC.
And in September, Spanish pop star Rosalía teamed the same bust-sculpting top in black with sweatpants and heels on social media.
Priced at $325, the “underwire polo” — which has also been spotted on numerous influencers and social media stars in recent months — is the brainchild of Mirror Palais designer Marcelo Gaia, who’s called it “one of those pieces that you either love immensely or hate.”
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As he told Who What Wear, “My favorite piece I sell is the underwire polo. I love seeing the response people have to it. It’s so funny because it’s just a top, but for some reason, people react very strongly to it.”
Gaia’s not kidding. “I think this is maybe the worst shirt I have ever seen,” one person tweeted of the polarizing piece, while another joked that it “looks like when I wear a crop top with no bra and my t*ts just swallow it,” deeming it “god awful.”
Despite the critics, the collared, curve-hugging style continues to be a hit with Instagram It girls and celebs alike, and is currently sold out in every color — along with its cold-weather counterpart, the underwire turtleneck.
And in an age where many have bid farewell to their wired bras, that’s quite the accomplishment.