- Size range: XS to 5X
- Price range: $13-$30
- Shipping: 2-day with Amazon Prime
- Return policy: N/A
- What it’s known for: Inexpensive lingerie
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Comfortable undergarments are the building blocks of a wardrobe. When shopping for lingerie, you don’t have to sacrifice style, thanks to a variety of brands that create beautiful lingerie that feels (and looks) good on your body.
In addition, there are plenty of special occasions, weddings, bridal showers, and even birthdays that call for new lingerie for yourself or others. And don’t forget St. Valentine’s Day, when pretty undergarments are as ubiquitous as boxes of chocolate.
Whether you’re searching for a slinky chemise to celebrate cupid or simply want a pretty and supportive bra, we’ve rounded up the best lingerie brands to find what works for your budget, style, and size.
Affordable and brightly colored designs but you get what you pay for, so buy for fun but don’t expect for items to last long.
This affordable line of lingerie is on Amazon, which means you can purchase cut-out bodysuit, pretty pajamas and sexy slips, plus lacey underthings for intimate moments, for under $30. Bright colors and creative designs for less, and since you are shopping on Amazon, you won’t wait long to stock your lingerie drawer.
Affordable and brightly colored designs but you get what you pay for, so buy for fun but don’t expect for items to last long.
This female-owned brand initially focused on fashion and expanded post-partnership with Victoria's Secret to create lingerie—specifically, fairytale-esque feminine intimates. For Love and Lemons sells romantic pieces like embroidered thongs and bustiers, pink gingham bra and pantie sets, and floral-trimmed nightgowns. This may be your shop if you love colorful lace and garden flowers. One caveat, according to reviews, is that the sizes run small.
Sizes run on the small size, but this ultra-feminine lingerie is affordable.
This may have been your first foray into lingerie as a young woman because you can find this retailer in malls across the country. Pretty, sexy, and affordable bras, panties, bodysuits, cami sets, babydoll nighties, and more are all available at Victoria’s Secret and can be an inexpensive (for the most part) way to build your lingerie wardrobe with quality items. This retailer has a robust selection of signature lingerie in bright, bold colors, patterns, and styles.
Easy to shop online or in-stores for affordable basics and special occasion lingerie in a range of styles.
This high-end lingerie is renowned for its luxurious, sexy and sophisticated designs…and its high prices.
La Perla lingerie remains one of the best luxury brands for quality designs that are sexy and sophisticated. La Perla offers a range of lingerie, from lacy bras and peek-a-poo bustiers to racy thongs and garter belts. Stunning satin slips and sultry nightgowns with artistic accents in luxury materials adorn their collection of sexy undergarments. The price tag isn’t for the faint of heart, however: One spectacular silk-lace nightgown goes for over $1600.
This high-end lingerie is renowned for its luxurious, sexy and sophisticated designs…and its high prices.
Support can be sexy with Glamorise’s line of bras from lacy, low-shelf bralettes and satiny front closure ones in bright colors and pretty patterns. Glamorise only sells bras and technically could be considered underwear versus lingerie, but we love the options designed especially for larger busted women.
A one-stop shop for bras with large cup and band sizes, so everyone can find their best fit.
Bali-based Gooseberry offers 16 collections of intimate apparel, each one with distinct flirty styles, patterns, and colors so you have options for all your lingerie needs. The company is distinct in that its pieces are made-to-order and hand-dyed using local artisans and sourced material from Indonesia.
What stands out: We love Gooseberry’s shorts-as-lingerie apparel sporting cheeky cutouts in Indonesian lace and other materials that are comfortable and look sexy. Its colorful chemises can be worn alone or layered over a lacy bra. Petite shoppers will enjoy the wide range of extra-small sizes and slim cuts. Eco-friendly never looked so sexy.
Eco-friendly lingerie in handcrafted fabrics and designs like Indonesian lace.
This Italian clothing brand of intimate apparel boasts forms with sexy designs made from high-quality materials. Lace, silk, and tulle combine in sexy, intimate pieces of classically beautiful boudoir apparel. Trendy yet with traditional overtones, these pieces will stand the test of time. We love its line of satin nightgowns and lace-trimmed silk slips.
Italian lingerie in subtly sexy designs and styles from satin nightgowns and silk slips.
Its tagline “where function meets fashion” is right on point. Honeylove is where you’ll find some of the best shapewear, offering comfortable and flattering options in a wide range of sizes. Lingerie is often delicate, which can translate into flimsy without the right design, but here, you’ll find simple intimates that hug your curves without squeezing them. The colors are mainly neutral black, white, and taupe with simple trim, and the selection is limited. For example, you won’t find a red bustier among this shapewear. You will find simple, sexy bodysuits, bras, and underwear for all sizes. We love the navy with black trim Boldness Bodysuit and the sexy lace crossover bra.
Functional, comfortable underwear and shapewear in a wide range of sizes.
This company is known for its playful selection of panties in colors, trendy styles and cuts, and a range of sizes. It is also known for building comfort in all of its intimate apparel designs. Hanky Panky panties live up to their name, from “the world’s most comfortable thong” according to HP or a sexy low-slung, cherry red boxer briefs, high-cut bikinis in lace, or up the frisky factor with HP’s selection of crotchless panties and teddies.
Flirty and colorful lingerie and everyday basics in trendy styles.
Cosabella’s comfortable and sexy camisole bra tops stand out in a sea of sexy lingerie offerings from this well-loved brand. Stretchy, breathable lace fabric in an array of colors should make Cosabella cami tops a staple in every woman’s top drawer. There is a camisole here for every occasion, like curvy deep-V bralettes, black lace halter tops, silk camisoles, and soft everyday lace trimmed options.
High-quality swim, sleep, loungewear, and lingerie from Europe that ticks all the boxes.
Third Love sells beautiful, well-constructed bras that keep your bust comfortable and secure. Pick up its lace plunge bra in a range of colors from black to pale blue, and team it with a lacy thong (also from Third Love) to make a boudoir-worthy set. We love the company’s body positivity message and the wide range of options for larger chest sizes, and its collection of sleepwear is cute and comfortable, too. Shopping tip: ThirdLove also made our list of the best cotton underwear for women.
Pretty bras and underwear in a wide range of sizes from a company known for marketing body positivity.
Sexy and oh-so-irresistible Agent Provocateur lingerie can turn any night (or day) into a special occasion. You will definitely be provocatively stunning in any of these pieces. We love the wide range of edgy-meets-sexy lingerie, like lacey thongs, sheer bodysuits, peek-a-poo bodysuits, and sexy knickers and suspender sets. These intimates may look delicate, but they are high-quality and well-constructed garments that will last.
Known for its provocative and sexy lingerie and one-of-kind collections, this brand is expensive, but many customers say the quality warrants the price.
Pick up cute boy shorts and briefs, bras, and bralettes at Lively. This popular, size-inclusive brand is well-known for its supportive yet sexy undergarments in pretty colors that lift and shape without constriction. Plus, you can pick up matching panties for these pretty bras. While you won’t find suspenders and corsets here, you can buy your basics, plus comfortable robes and jumpsuits for when you want to lounge around in your lingerie.
A popular, size-inclusive brand is well-known for its supportive yet sexy undergarments in pretty colors that lift and shape without constriction.
We love these Cadel sheer washed silk slips in eye-popping hot pink or ruby red. Made with details like pintucks to shape your waist and flatter your curves, this sexy and subtle slip manages to be sexy without sacrificing comfort. Lingerie and swimwear from ARAKS is locally made in New York with a focus on sustainability. If you are searching for a Valentine for yourself or others, invest in this slip.
These gorgeous undergarments are expensive but with care will last for years to come.
Like finding the best swimsuit, shopping for intimate apparel should be fun. Here are some ways to make sure you find the best piece for your body and your budget. Types of lingerie you need or want
Understand all the different types of lingerie available. Start with a set of basic items (bras, panties, slips, or bodysuits), and then build your wardrobe according to season and occasion.
Make sure you (or better yet, a professional fitter) take your measurements, especially bust. Write down all your sizes before you purchase items online or in brick-or-mortar stores. Just like clothing, lingerie may differ in size depending on the designer.
Gone are the days (well, we hope at least) of choosing fashion over comfort. With so many great lingerie designers out there, you can find well-fitting, sexy garments that are a pleasure to wear.
Well-made lingerie in breathable fabrics and materials is always a better choice, even if it comes at a higher price point. Well-made lingerie will last much longer than cheap garments.
We left no underwear drawer unopened, metaphorically speaking, to take a deep dive into quality lingerie brands. We considered everything from the variety, sizes, comfort, prices, returns and shipping policies, plus ratings and reviews. We also asked our fashionista friends and colleagues, both near and far, about where they love to shop for lingerie and why.
There are many different types of lingerie. The main pieces of a lingerie wardrobe usually include but are not limited to panties (thongs, for example), bras, bodysuits, slips, garters and suspenders, sheer stockings, camisoles, and bralettes.
Hang up slips and gowns using padded hangers or ones with notches to keep slinky straps from slipping off. Consider keeping stockings, garters, and belts together (if they are sets), and consider using drawer dividers to house bras and underwear separately. Some people like to store special undergarments in mesh or other small bags.
Most lingerie should be hand-washed with gentle detergent, especially if it’s made from silk, satin, or lace. Let garments soak for up to 30 minutes and then rinse items thoroughly.
Many everyday bras and panties may be machine washable, preferably in a mesh laundry bag on delicate, and then (ideally) hang items dry. Always read the directions on the labels before tossing anything into a washing machine or dryer.
Underwear usually refers to the more functional undergarments like bras and bikini briefs and lingerie is usually casts a wider net to include not only bras and panties but also chemises, slips, stockings and suspenders, and pieces created with a specific aesthetic (often sexy, romantic or flirty).
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