Body Harness with White Reflective Crisscross Straps

This body harness is built from flat reflective straps that form a halter neckline, an underbust band and a crisscross waist wrap. The straps measure about 1.5 cm wide and carry a reflective laminate that lights up under flash photography and car headlights. Small silver-tone rings link the front straps at the point where they cross, and the whole piece is worn as a layer over other clothing rather than as underwear on its own.

Reflective strap design

The harness uses one continuous run of white strap material that crosses at the chest and again at the waist, joined by small O-rings rather than stitched seams. Under normal room light the straps read as a soft off-white, and under a camera flash or headlights they throw back a bright white glow, which is the reason a reflective harness gets worn for night rides, festivals or photo sets. The O-rings are a light metal rather than the strap material itself, so the harness combines two finishes: a matte reflective surface on the straps and a slight shine on the connecting rings. Because the reflective coating sits on the surface of the strap rather than woven through it, the harness works best kept away from rough surfaces that could scuff the laminate.

• Halter strap that loops behind the neck and down to the underbust band
• Two straps crossing over the chest and meeting at silver-tone O-rings
• Waist wrap that crosses again below the ribs before closing at the back
• Reflective laminate finish that reads brighter under direct light than plain vinyl

Sizing and fit

This harness is sold in six sizes: XS/S, S/M, L/XL, 2XL/3XL, 4XL/5XL and 6XL/7XL. The straps sit flat against the torso, so the fit works best over bare skin or a fitted top rather than layered over a bulky sweater or a padded jacket, where the crisscross section would sit too loose to hold its shape. Anyone who wants loose straps with a lot of give at the waist should size up, since the crisscross design pulls in close at the natural waistline and is not meant to sit low on the hips. Someone between two of the listed size bands should pick the larger option, since the underbust band has less stretch than the waist wrap.

Styling the harness

Worn over a black bodysuit with platform boots, the white straps stand out against dark fabric for a rave or festival look, and the reflective finish reads as a bright accent under stage lighting. Layered over a fitted long-sleeve top and paired with wide-leg trousers, the same harness reads as a going-out layer instead of a costume piece, and it also sits well over a plain slip dress for an evening out where the crisscross waist detail works like a built-in belt. For a simpler daytime option, the harness can sit over a plain white or black tank top with denim, keeping the reflective straps as the only statement piece in the outfit.

• Black bodysuit, platform boots and the harness worn on top for festivals
• Fitted long-sleeve top, wide-leg trousers and the harness cinched at the waist
• Plain slip dress with the harness layered over it for an evening out
• Plain tank top and denim with the harness as the main accent piece

Material and care

The straps are made from vegan leather with a reflective coating, not animal leather, and carry no fabric lining underneath, so the inside of each strap is the same material as the outside. Wipe the straps clean with a damp cloth instead of machine washing them, since water and detergent can dull the reflective finish over time and soak into the strap edges. Store the harness flat or loosely coiled rather than folded at sharp angles, since a tight fold held for a long time can leave a crease line in the coating. With regular wear the coating shows the first signs of wear at the crossing points before anywhere else, which is the trade-off of a laminate finish next to a woven reflective tape that would show wear more evenly across the strap.