12 Brands That Prove Gorgeous Lingerie Shouldn't Cost a Fortune
The saying "you get what you pay for” applies to so many things in fashion, but one thing we struggle to justify it for is lingerie. Never has so little fabric amounted to so many pound signs as it does when you peruse luxury lingerie. And seeing as it’s something we wear, quite literally, every single day, it’s not something we’re prepared to spend our entire salary on, which is why we’ve scoured the digital shopping sphere to bring you the best affordable lingerie brands we can find.
Emmanuelle Koffi wears a white lace lingerie set from Gooseberry Intimates.
While they’ll save you some pennies in the process, if there’s one thing these affordable lingerie brands don’t skimp on, it’s style. From comfortable jersey triangle bralettes and big briefs to lace-trimmed teddies and even sultry see-through shorts, all from an array of big names to more niche, under-the-radar labels, scroll below to see the chicest, most affordable underwear brands to buy into this season.
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2. Out From Under
The Cherish Bra is one of my favourites fro when I want something pretty yet practical.
Pick your balcony bra fighter. For me it's all about that purple hue.
This seamless thongs will go unnoticed under clothes.
3. MARY YOUNG
A pair of knickers so good, you can get them in nine other colours.
4. MARIEYAT
5. NUDEA
Once you try the comfy second skin bra, there will be no going back.
This also comes in a gorgeous mint green shade.
Nudea is the destination to pick up great-quality basics.
6. MARKS AND SPENCER
Nope, we can't quite believe this beauty under £30 either.
7. GOOSEBERRY INTIMATES
8. NUBIAN SKIN
All Nubian Skin lingerie comes in four different skin tones for women of colour.
The seamless bodysuits are perfect as a smoothing layer underneath more fitted dresses.
9. SAVAGE X FENTY
Rihanna-approved lingerie of course gets a firm yes.
10. DEBENHAMS
In the prettiest print. We of course want the matching pyjamas trousers, too.
If you like some extra lift, a push-up bra is the style to opt for.
11. OYSHO
12. Underdays
Designer with comfort, style and sustainability in mind, Underdays both look and feel good, without causing any harm to sensitive areas.
I'm not lying when I tell you these are the comfiest pants I have ever worn, and the fit is perfection, too.
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This story was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
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.