Once a staple of '90s hip-hop style, the underwear-as-outerwear look is experiencing a revival. We're looking back at some of our favorite borrowed-from-the-boys, peek-a-boo boxer moments.
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When it comes to fashion, Rihanna is always pushing the limits to be as scantily clad as possible. Changing things up from her typical bare-wear, she wore a pair of men's boxers with a black bra, oversize jean jacket, and black heels.
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Kate Moss had men's boxers peeking out from underneath her jeans in a classic Calvin Klein campaign.
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Fashion boundaries mean nothing to Miley Cyrus (remember the teddy bear leotard?), so it's no shock that she's worn a pair of boxers with a matching bra.
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A No Doubt-era Gwen Stefani wore boxers alongside another faded trend that's sure not to make a comeback—trucker hats.
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A throwback to boxers's primetime in female fashion: here's Destiny's Child rocking them with oversized overalls.
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Aaliyah lets a pair of bright red Calvin Klein boxers show over her baggy metallic black pants.
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The red carpet isn't the only setting that's boxer-appropriate. Vanessa Hudgens sports a pair of Calvin Kleins in a selfie.
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Punk rocker and Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry rocks a pair of patterned boxers underneath a fur coat.
I'm an Associate Editor at the Business of Fashion, where I edit and write stories about the fashion and beauty industries. Previously, I was the brand editor at Adweek, where I was the lead editor for Adweek's brand and retail coverage. Before my switch to business journalism, I was a writer/reporter at PEOPLE.com, where I wrote news posts, galleries and articles for PEOPLE magazine's website. My work has been published on TheAtlantic.com, ELLE.com, MarieClaire.com, PEOPLE.com, GoodHousekeeping.com and in Every Day with Rachael Ray. It has been syndicated by Cosmopolitan.com, TIME.com, TravelandLeisure.com and GoodHousekeeping.com, among other publications. Previously, I've worked at VOGUE.com, ELLE.com, and MarieClaire.com.
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