Valentine’s Day is approaching and there’s no better time to spruce up your underwear drawer with some sexy lingerie.
Whether you want to boost your self-confidence or achieve a stunning silhouette beneath your clothes, the best lingerie brands offer all the undergarms you could possibly need to feel sexy.
Lingerie is an ever-popular gift for her on Valentine’s Day, however, if you’re single, you can still treat yourself to a gorgeous underwear set to wear on those days you want to feel extra confident… for yourself. It’s the ultimate act of self-care.
From bodies, basques and beautiful bras for the bedroom to easy-to-wear basics for your everyday collection, here are brands offering the best lingerie pieces on the market.
Lovehoney Twilight Rose Black Lace Bra Set
For the boudoir look on a budget, you can’t go wrong with this stunning black and red set from Lovehoney.
It’s made up of a longline balcony bra, high-waisted knickers and a suspender belt.
Ann Summers Bombshell Plunge Bra
Offered in a sheer mesh fabric with floral embroidery layered over the top, this striking plunge bra is complete with padded and underwired cups for a gentle boost.
The lace-up detail at the front is finished with adjustable shoulder straps and a hook-and-eye fasting at the back.
Pour Moi Laced in Gold Padded Set
If you’re after the luxe look, go for this stunningly made set in black and gold.
Ultra sleek and sexy, it makes the perfect gift for yourself or your lover.
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Best lingerie brands 2021
1. Lovehoney
For some of the sexiest lingerie web, look no further than global sexual wellness brand Lovehoney.
Besides incredible sex toys, the retailer has a huge selection of stunning underwear styles that simply have to be shown off.
Expect bum-baring thongs, boudoir inspired basques and beautifully designed hosiery.
2. Bluebella
Into super-strappy, barely-there underwear? Bluebella is your one-stop shop, full of itsy bitsy teeny weeny underwired peekaboo bras and panties.
If you want to breathe a little life into the bedroom, Bluebella’s open-back briefs, wired body suits, and sheer materials should do the trick.
Definitely not everyday wear, but a great option for headturning pieces that will ensure all your partners attention is focused entirely on you.
3. Ann Summers
Once known only as the place you might go for sex toys, this brand now has a host of lingerie that’s actually very wearable yet sexy at the same time.
Of course, there’s the option to take it up a notch in the ‘erotic’ section with kinky options (think crotchless leather bodysuits), but there’s also a lovely range of lacy sets, sexy shorts, thongs, colourful underwired bras, and silky camis.
The prices are also very reasonable, starting at around £6 for a nice (and ‘normal’) thong.
4. Boux Avenue
If you’re on a budget, then you’ll want to check out Boux Avenue’s affordable yet stunning range of lingerie. With everything from flirty patterned sets to sexy outfits, customers can find something here for every mood.
You can also shop for shape wear, bra solutions and the most adorable nightwear. What’s more? There’s a DD+ page to make sure everyone finds what they’re looking for.
The brand offers free standard UK delivery on orders over £30 and you can get 20% off your order if you sign up to its newsletter.
5. Agent Provocateur
Agent Provocateur is the luxury lingerie brand every woman needs to know about. Famous for its provocative and alluring designs, these pieces include something for a variety of shapes and sizes.
There’s every lingerie style you can think of here, and we can confirm that Agent Provocateur underwear is incredibly comfortable. Expect corsets, sexy bras, suspenders, chemises and thongs in delicate lace, satin and embellished mesh.
6. Intimissimi
This popular Italian brand offers intimates for every mood. Choose from stunning nightwear, luxury lingerie and everyday underwear.
We fell in love with the wonderfully elegant designs in the silk collection – featuring slips with lace details, perfect if you need something that can be removed with ease in the bedroom.
Shop Intimissimi here
7. For Me
One of our top picks for luxurious underwear is Pour Moi. The popular lingerie brand offers a huge range of sizes from A to a J, and up to a 44 back, so you’re bound to find your perfect fit.
There’s also a whole host of hosiery and secretly-supportive nightwear to choose from.
8. The Pearl
One of the most iconic underwear brands to date, La Perla first launched in 1954 and has since been seen in cinema and on red carpets.
Everything is beautiful to look at, whilst being insanely comfortable to wear. Think luxurious lace bras for special nights in to bodysuits and bustiers that will help you create a beautifully smooth silhouette.
Shop La Perla here
9. ASOS
Not only is ASOS an excellent lingerie hub, home to a host of fab brands, it also has its own trendy line, called ASOS Design.
From sexy lacy thong sets and bodies to embrace the underwear-as-outerwear trend to cotton basics for that date with sofa, Asos has got you covered. It’s also fully inclusive, offering a fuller bust range starting at DD bra size.
And, if you fancy having a browse while you’re on the site, other lingerie brands include Dorina, Spanx, Savage x Fenty, Ann Summers, and Tommy Hilfiger.
10. Marks & Spencer
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We’d dare say there probably isn’t a woman in the UK who hasn’t, at some point, owned a pair of M&S knickers.
Why? Because there is literally something for everyone, and the quality is high, too. Get a little sexy in a a matching lacy set, feel fab in comfy-yet-chic sports-luxe lingerie, buy fun, themed seasonal sets, or go for super-slinky satin and silk pieces designed by the likes of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
The fact that you can pick out your perfect fit while grabbing your groceries is something of a bonus, too.
11. Figleaves
After two decades in the market, Figleaves lingerie sets offer quality, fit and style for every shape, from pretty and practical to flirty and fashion-forward.
Not only does the brand offer all kinds of lingerie, but also stocks a wide range of beautiful swimwear, as well as sports bras, gifts and nightwear.
12. PrettyLittleThing
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Affordable and on-trend, PLT is a brilliant go-to for gorgeous underwear of all types, from cotton basics to pretty lace bralettes and glamorous satin bodysuits.
Not only is the size range is pretty impressive, but the colour range is on-point – think gorgeous golds, rich reds, and funky greens – and the quality is good.
13. For Love and Lemons
This LA-based lingerie line is now making waves on British soil, and is known for its exquisite, delicate pieces.
It’s completely on-trend and offers super-pretty yet alluring pieces. Silver sequin bra? You got it. Ethereal floral lace prints? No problem. There’s velvet sets in rich colours, cool high-waist knickers, sheer neon bras, and silk eyelet bodysuits.
A gorgeous go-to for special occasions for uber-cool fashion fans.
14. Lipsy
Looking for a bit of spice but still want to be all things nice? Lipsy’s got the balance just right. There’s ultra-pretty lacy briefs and bralets, satin floral-prints pieces, high-waist knickers, padded bras, wearable thongs, sexy bodies, and silky chemises.
Some of the styles go up to a G cup, working to make big-boobed ladies stay on-trend and feel fabulous too. No ugly boulder holders here.
The price range is affordable, with bras starting a £16 and thongs at £10. Pretty, practical and purse-friendly.
15. Victoria’s Secret
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If you’re looking to give your underwear drawer a super-sexy but wearable makeover, Victoria’s Secret is for you.
Famed for its star-studded catwalk show, the brand is synonymous with some of the most beautiful supermodels in the world, known as Victoria’s Secret ‘Angels’. Bring some star-worthy style to your own underwear with strappy high-cut ‘panties’ in red hot colours and boob-boosting, embellished lacy padded bras in an array of pretty hues.
Look like an ‘angel’ and feel like one too.
16. Very good
Blessed with bigger boobs? Well this one’s for those ladies with lovely curves.
The bras start at DD and go all the way up to L, catering for all different occasions too, from everyday favourites to showstopping statement styles. There’s everything you need, including on-trend seasonal sets, bralets, sports bras, strapless bras, plunge bras and full cup bras.
There’s easy returns and exchanges, as well as a handy online fitting guide to help you navigate exactly what you need. It’s totally ahead of the curve.