The Best Marks and Spencer Underwear to Buy Now

last updated 20 May 2022

Finding the perfect bra is no mean feat, particularly when you’re a size 32G like me. That said, there’s one brand that I’ve been able to rely on throughout my life. I was 12 when I bought my first bra (and no, not a soft bralette—I mean the real deal, with underwire, thick straps, the lot). And, 18 years on, I still shop in the same store each time my lingerie drawer can do with an update. Of course, I’m talking about Marks & Spencer.

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I’m sure many of you will also reminisce about your first underwear purchase from Marks & Spencer. For us Brits, buying a set of smalls from Marks Spencer is practically a rite of passage. However, if you have migrated to other underwear brands throughout the years (there are of course so many other great, affordable lingerie brands), I’m here to tell you that Marks & Spencer's underwear is worthy of your attention once again.

I truly believe that its core collection (as well as its DD+ range and plus-size bras) have never looked stronger. In fact, it ticks off all the top lingerie trends and kick-starts a few of its own, too. You deserve a treat, so keep scrolling to shop the best Marks & Spencer underwear, pleasingly categorised by trend.

BRIGHT HUES

Bold, bright colours have been prevalent on the fashion scene this season, and now M&S has taken the trend to lingerie too. These punchy hues are made to be noticed so best worn underneath a tastefully unbuttoned satin blouse.

Boutique

Evaline Wired Plunge Bra F-H

Boutique

Evaline High Waisted Brazilian Knickers

Freya

Offbeat Wired Side Support Bra (D-K)

Freya

Offbeat Lace Low Rise Bikini Knickers

Autograph

Calvi Embroidery Wired Bustier F-H

Autograph

Calvi Embroidery High Leg Knickers

SATIN TEXTURES

Lingerie has been given luxury treatment in the slinkiest fabric going in gorgeous jewel tones. When your bra and briefs look this good, you'll be forgiven for wanting to show your smalls off at every given opportunity.

Rosie for Autograph

Silk & Lace Underwired Balcony Bra A-E

Rosie for Autograph

Silk & Lace High Leg Knickers

Rosie for Autograph

Silk Blend Underwired Balcony Bra Set A-E | M&S

Rosie

Silk & Lace High Leg Knickers

Rosie

Silk Beau Wired Plunge Bra F-H

Rosie for Autograph

Silk & Lace High Leg Knickers

LONGLINE LENGTHS

While triangle bras are still proving popular, longline silhouettes are also high on Marks & Spencer’s underwear agenda. In many instances, they offer more support to fuller busts while soft-cup styles will look particularly pretty layered under wrap blouses and cashmere cardigans.

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Archive Embroidery Non Wired Plunge Bra A-E

Rosie

Camelia Wired Plunge Longline Bra A-E

Sloggi

Double Comfort Cotton Rich Sleeveless Crop Top

ANIMAL MOTIFS

A lingerie trend that we can have some fun with, animal motifs are evident in Marks & Spencer’s new collection, with zebra, snake and leopard all making an appearance.

M&S Collection

Sumptuously Soft™ Non Wired T-Shirt Bra A-E

M&S Collection

3pk Non Wired Full Cup T-Shirt Bra A-E

M&S Collection

3pk Cotton Rich Full Briefs

Freya

Wildside Animal Print Wired Plunge Bra D-K

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Maxine Eggenberger is Who What Wear UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically for Who What Wear UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her own Who What Wear UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior to Who What Wear UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.