14 Pieces Of Lingerie You Might Actually Wear Even If You’re Not A Lingerie Person
It’s all a bit silly, no?
by The Candidly Team
Ok listen.
We are not lingerie people.
But we sort of want to be lingerie people.
After a long day of writing articles (like this one) and reminding our husbands for the 4th time to follow up with the school counselor and making dinner (every night!!) and wedging in some shred of godforsaken “me time” which just consists of taking a bloody walk, sort of the last thing we want to is wriggle into some pointy scratchy stupid bra.
Right?
And yet.
We do want to see what all the fuss is about.
Will we feel extra attractive knowing we’re wearing a lovely matching set instead of a stained sports bra and the bottom of an old bikini because it’s laundry day? Well, we wanted to find out. And the answer, perhaps unsurprisingly, is yes.
We might not don one of these pieces every single day, but we must say, we do enjoy having them as options. Options are the cornerstone of a fuller life.
So here they are. 14 pieces of lovely, wearable lingerie if you, like us, feel a little bit silly about all of this, but are still wildly curious.
Let’s go.
1. If you want to dip your toe into sexy stuff but it also makes you feel sort of dumb
Lounge Lace Triangle Bralette and Thong
A wildly reasonably priced set, this is for those of us who aren’t opposed to looking sexy but require comfort at all times. This bralette has a stretchy ribbed band and no over-the-top padding. And the whole set is simple and lace and no fuss.
Price: $45 for the bralette, $18 for the thong
2. the best plus size set
Cosabella Never Say Never
Extended Sweetie Bralette and Extended Hottie Boyshort
This brand does a lot right in the plus size world of skivvies. The cuts, the shapes, they’re all good. This set in particular is both sexy but extremely easy to wear. The size and color selection is unrivaled. The boyshort is wildly comfy. And the bralette has the perfect amount of lift that we’ve started wearing it under crispy colored shirts. And if some cleavage makes an appearance? Zero complaints.
Stop searching. This is the one.
Price: $35-$80 for the bra, $15-$40 for the boyshort
3. the most comfortable wearable flattering thong that’s still wildly sexy
We first crowed about this thong HERE, but we were mostly talking about how it’s the most flattering, comfortable, soft, addictive thong we’ve ever worn. The fact that its sexy to boot and comes in every shade under the sun is a mere bonus. Sizes up to 4X.
Price: $18
4. the thong that’s gorgeous and sexy if you want a bedroom-only piece without a bunch of bells and whistles
Skims Fits Everybody Micro Thong
Ok, so perhaps not the thong you’ll reach for first for comfort, but some of us just want sexy simplicity. Not garish straps and ties everywhere. This thong will have whatever intended effect you wish. Guaranteed. Sizes up to 4X.
Price: $16
5. the most “lingerie” idea we all have in our heads except comfortable and wearable
That OG idea of “lingerie.” But because the pattern is more sweet, the sexy shape is almost a gorgeous contradiction. Like you.
And an incredible size range.
Price: $90
6. Sexy underwear that’s also a little bit shapewear
Spanx Undie-tectable® Lace Hi-Hipster Panty
We don’t want to have to choose! And we don’t have to. It’s both. And it’s spectacular.
Price: $24
7. Same for this, but a bodysuit
Pinsy Sculpting Lace Shapewear Bodysuit
Another piece of shapewear that looks exquisite with wide leg black pants, and because it’s a bodysuit, you wriggle into only one piece, and then you’re done. Or..out of.
Price: $98
8. For a Sexy Without Spilling Out Everywhere Kind Of Look
Skims Fits Everybody Lace Long Slip Dress
Some things are sexy because of the fit. This dress is one of those things. It’s wildly smoothing on curves. And the spaghetti strap with a hint of lace is chef’s kiss for those of us who don’t love wearing short or skimpy négligée but do want that small suggestion of it. Sizes up to 4X. Comes in lots of lovely colors.
Price: $84
9. That perfect bra and undies set. The classic. The one we all want to find.
Negative Sieve Triangle Bra and Thong
A small part of us feels like we might suddenly feel like a really grown up lady if we wore a matching set under our clothes every day—this thought usually occurs when we’re hoisting up black boy shorts from the Gap. We’ve always felt like fancy, lacy, pretty sets are too hard to wear or too scratchy. But this one is none of those things. It’s smooth, seamless, and yet simultaneously as sexy as it is chic. Stop searching. This is the one.
Price: $32 for the thong, $70 for the bra
10. The prettiest chemise you will ever wear even if you’ve never worn a chemise before
Montelle Intimates Darling Chemise
Our initial reaction to this chemise was: we are not worthy of something so delicately perfect. Our second reaction was: we are working on our self esteem and this chemise is the answer. Feel free to use that justification for yourself if you want to swap out your ratty college t shirt for something so sumptuous and silky you won’t just look sexy in it for someone else. You’ll feel sexy in it. For yourself.
Price: $98
11. Another sexy chemise this time with support
Montelle Intimates Bust Support Chemise
Another slinky chemise, but for our big boobed gals.
Price: $69
12. A sexy bralette with Actual support
Cosabella Never Say Never Plungie Longline Bralette
Sexy things don’t have to mean saggy things. Or padded things. But so many bralettes don’t offer enough in the way of support for us to feel comfortable. Enter, this bra. It softly supports us to the heavens while still being low cut and flattering. And it comes in curvy, petite, and extended sizes.
Price: $48 - $90
13. Another option for that “set” idea with more coverage that’s somehow even sexier
Lounge Sweet Longline Bra & Thong Set
Maybe because it feels more corset-like? We don’t know. But we’re in love with it.
Price: $65
14. And finally just the prettiest lingerie we’ve ever seen
At The Candidly, we try a lot of stuff so you don’t have to. We only recommend things we truly love, and that we think you’ll love, too. All products are chosen independently by our creative team, and all details reflect the price and availability of products at the time of publication. If you buy something we link to, The Candidly may earn a commission.
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