After a day of house hunting, she decided to strip off and escape the California heat, squealing with delight as she cooled off in the waves.

In the pink: Britney shows off her bra, not for the first time, during a beach visit in Malibu

The near see-through ensemble is yet another fashion disaster for the troubled singer, who in recent times has displayed a penchant for pink wigs, sheer tops and exposed bras.

Meanwhile, the singer has just agreed to host the opening of LAX Las Vegas nightclub at the Luxor on August 31.

She is no stranger to Sin City - on New Year's Eve she famously passed out in a club and had to be carried out during a paid appearance.