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The most awe-inspiring element of last Sunday’s 97th annual Oscars was no doubt the garb celebrities walked the red carpet in — that is, everything visibly bedecking their bodies (even if it was see-through, as Julia Fox’s sheer-as-can-be dress certainly was). What hid slightly below the surface were concealing, contouring undergarments from Commando that ensured attendees looked colloquially snatched to the max.
To look photo-ready from all angles and feel their best during a long, glamorous night out, even A-listers — stars, they’re just like us! — require seamless support and comfort. Undergarment offerings from top brands such as Commando have long been the secret style weapon of choice for your favorite celebs. These include everything from incognito underwear, like the Commando Classic Solid Thong worn under Kendall Jenner’s semi-sheer Mugler dress at the Academy Awards, to lightweight compression bodysuits, such as the Commando Classic Control Bodyshort Meg Ryan chose for her Vanity Fair Oscars after-party ensemble. These award-worthy wardrobe essentials allow your dress to look its best while providing the ideal coverage for any peekaboo effects of today’s trending dress styles. Need proof? Look no further than “White Lotus” star Leslie Bibb’s Commando Zone Smoothing Bodysuit that shaped the outline of her sparkly-and-sheer Fendi number, or else “Schitt’s Creek” leading lady Catherine O’Hara’s Commando Classic Maxi Slip that provided the perfect base layer for showcasing a handcrafted, macrame creation by Gabriela Hearst.
Commando’s prevalence at the Oscars red carpet, ceremony, and post-event celebrations comes as no surprise. The brand, after all, has been considered a top pick for many runway designers and celebrity stylists since its launch in 2005 — lauded, as it is, for high-performance fabrics, thoughtful sizing, and the ability to take any outfit (especially those representing the latest sheer trend) to new, body-hugging heights. While the fashion focus of the Oscars ultimately drills down to the best- and worst-dressed attendees, Commando’s bestsellers truly deserve a standing ovation for their unseen work that allows these VIPs to shine. Plus, the pieces are just as useful beyond awards season.
Kendall Jenner, for example, donned the Neoprene Legging when out and about in Aspen a few months ago. She seems to be one of the company’s top fans, or at least someone who owns no shortage of Commando wardrobe must-haves — like The Essential Sheer Tights, which Jenner paired with an off-white teddy coat on a night out in NYC. In the recent past, Nina Dobrev also favored the Butter Turtleneck Bodysuit in conjunction with flair jeans; Miley Cyrus wore the brand’s Classic Solid Thong, like Jenner at the Oscars, in a photoshoot for Harper Bazaar’s December 2024/January 2025 issue; and Bella Hadid channelled Western vibes when styling a red Classic Wrap Cover Up Crop Top with jean shorts and cowboy boots last summer. This is testament to the versatility of Commando’s wide range of offerings: serving a purpose in the everyday lives of any woman, not just the women of Hollywood.
All of Commando’s items are ideal for transitional weather dressing as we lighten our layering style equations. Its beloved tights, camis, and thongs will prove their utility when worn under your nine-to-five corp-core outfit, date night attire, and everything in between.
Keep scrolling to shop these golden wardrobe goods that you’ll be thankful for with every wear this year.
Top Celeb-approved Commando Essentials at the 2025 Oscars
Commando Classic Solid Thong
This classic thong is nothing if not an overachiever. Crafted out of Italian microfiber with raw-cut edges that don’t dig into skin, it’s also highly breathable, grants a stretchy-yet-secure fit, and is completely resistant to pilling. All signs point to this celeb-approved find becoming your go-to thong, whether you choose to wear it for everyday errands or elegant evening galas.
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At the Vanity Fair Oscars Party, Kendall Jenner’s Mugler ‘92 gown surely caught the eye. Look closer, and you’ll spot her other intentional outfit pick of the evening: Commando’s Classic Solid Thong in a nude hue.
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Commando Classic Control Bodyshort
This bodyshort benefits from luxe microfiber composition, high breathability, adjustable straps, and a hidden open gusset for stress-free bathroom trips. Commando’s seamless bodysuit lacks any traces of elastic, trim, or taping, ensuring a skintight fit without the pressure.
Price upon publish date of this article: $118
During Oscars night this year, Meg Ryan also took advantage of Commando’s shapewear by wearing its Classic Control Bodyshort under her dress.
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Commando Zone Smoothing Bodysuit
The Zone Smoothing Bodysuit boasts a thong bottom, body-smoothing capabilities via targeted, built-in panels, and medium compression that won’t bother you in the slightest all evening long. Did we mention it’s wrinkle-free and ultra-soft? Yeah, this piece is a winner, through and through.
Price upon publish date of this article: $128
Leslie Bibb attends the Vanity Fair Oscars Party on Mar. 2, 2025, wearing, among other pieces, a Commando Zone Smoothing Bodysuit.
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Commando Classic Maxi Slip
Skin-hugging maxi dresses are sometimes prone to bunching up or creasing, but this wardrobe mainstay bypasses all of that — instead bearing anti-static properties, a weighted hem, and adjustable straps that will make it a just-right fit for you. If you’re looking to wear it under a gown that’s a touch darker than the one Catherine O’Hara was seen in, the style is also available in black. Dare we suggest sporting the maxi slip on its own during spring, with just a trendy leather jacket over your shoulders?
Price upon publish date of this article: $138
Catherine O’Hara wears Commando’s Classic Maxi Slip under her Gabriela Hearst gown at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party.
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Stacia Datskovska is a Senior Commerce Writer at WWD. Previously, she worked at ELLE DECOR as an assistant digital editor, covering all things luxury, culture, and lifestyle through a design lens. Her bylines over the past five years have appeared in USA Today, Baltimore Sun, Teen Vogue, Boston Globe, Food & Wine, and more. Prior to joining ELLE DECOR, Datskovska learned the ins and outs of e-commerce at Mashable, where she tested products, covered tentpole sales events, and curated gift guide roundups. She graduated from NYU with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and international relations. Datskovska regularly reports on celebrity style seen gracing red carpets.
