Body-clinging dress styles are gorgeous but can sometimes pose a problem when it comes to underwear (VPL anyone?). Sawhill says that sometimes even the skimpiest of underwear won’t do. In these cases, she uses cut-off nylons.

“Simply cut off the legs and you have yourself the thinnest pair of boy shorts ever. These work wonders under silk charmeuse gowns or as an undetectable layer under lighter colors where even the triangle of a thong would be seen. Use a cheap pair from the dollar store and save the legs for ultra sheer socks that can be worn later with super slim boots.” Gotta love the multi-use, it feels so eco-chic.