Another year, another Valentine’s Day during which Sweets is single, another year where she doesn’t especially fucking care, because there is pretty lingerie out there that she is happy to buy for HERSELF, thank you.
Seriously, Valentine’s Day can be a polarizing holiday (and a stressful one: be in a relationship at all costs, make sure it’s a happy relationship at all costs, buy your partner the greatest present ever at all costs, etc. etc.), but the lingerie that’s out right now is no joke: A. I love red, it looks great on me, so more red lingerie? Awwww, you shouldn’t have! and B. designers tend to release some extra-special collections for this holiday, so yay! and C. some early Spring/Summer styles have shipped so we can start thinking about leaving winter behind, and D. I love all the lingerie anyway, so I feel like I’m still coming out of this thing a winner. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite romantic sets that are available right now. I’ve tried to pull pieces across a range of sizes, styles, and prices, so I hope you, too, will see something you love! Anything on your wishlist?
[P.S. I hope you’ll check out this WONDERFUL blog post, courtesy of Bluestockings Boutique and Rose Wednesday from The Lingerie Addict, because it’s very smart and very insightful and very interesting: On Queer Visibility in Lingerie.]
Esthar by L’Agent by Agent Provocateur. Bra (32-36 B-DDD (E), $92), G-string ($44, S, M, L), and Apron ($66, S/M, M/L)
Isla Bra (30-38 D-G, $31), Suspender (XS-L, $25) and Thong (8-16 (UK), $19) by Just Peachy
[Also, tangent, have you guys taken a look at the Figleaves Valentine’s Day Lookbook? It is super, super pretty, featuring the gorgeous full-bust model above wearing pieces from popular full-bust brands as well as Figleaves’ in-house collections, and I want pretty much every single piece.]
“Scarlet” Guipure Balcony Bra (32-36 B-DD, £120), Suspender (S, M, L, £95), and Thong (S, M, L, £169) by Fleur of England
Koszulka Babydoll Only For You by Ewa Michalak (219.00zł, made to order. Available in sizes 30 C-GG, 32-34 C-K, 36 C-JJ, 38 D-J, 40 D-HH, 42 D-H)
Peach Bettie Nightgown by Betty Blue’s Loungerie (£200, XS-XL)
Kyla Corset by Lula Lu Petites (32-36 AAA, AA, A, $80)
Marlene Bullet Bra (32-34 B-F, 36 B-E, 38 B-D, $75.50), Garter Belt (4-14, $63.50), and Panties (4-12, $38) by What Katie Did
Augusta Scarlet Bra (30-38 DD-G, $204), Brief (XS-XL, $119) and Suspender (S-L, $170) by Harlow & Fox, although the whole Augusta collection is currently 50% off at Full Disclosure!
“Stella” Bra (30 C-F, 32 B-DD, 34 A-D, 36 A-C, 38 A-B, $100) and Silk Knicker (XS-XXL, $88) by LaLilouche.
Red Chantilly Set (Cami, knicker, and suspender each in sizes S, M, L, full set $162) by Luvahuva
“Faye” Corset by Angela Friedman (XS-XL, plus custom, $560)
Gloria Bra (32-36 B-DD, $250), Brief (2, 3, 4, $220), and Suspender (2, 3, 4, $250) by Agent Provocateur
Anastasia set by Ohhh Lulu ($84, made to measure)
Showstopper Chemise by Flora Nikrooz (1X-3X, $130)
Bisou Bodysuit (S, M, L, $120) by Mimi Holliday
Bijou Bra (34-40 D-H, 42 D-GG, 44 D-G, $70) and Short (M-4X, $28) in Flame by Elomie
Satine in Bloom Bra (28-38 D-J, £32) and Brief (XS-XXL, £16) by Bravissimo
Embroidered Lace Cup Corset (1/16, 18/20, 22/24, 26/28, $74.50) by Cacique
Julia Stargazing Bra (30 E, 32-34 A-E, 36 B-D, $95) by Stella McCartney
Secrets in Lace Dominique Full Slip (S-2XL, $99)
Quarter Cup Halter Bra (36-38 C-DDD, 40-46 B-DDD, $42.50) and Satin Thong (12, 14/16, 18/20, 22/24, 26/28, $18) by Cacique
Wine Demi Corset (S-XL, £140) by Kiss Me Deadly
Darling Heart Bra (28 F-J, 30-38 DD-K, £32), Suspender (XS-2XL, £18), and Thong (XS-2XL, £14) by Bravissimo
Calessi Bra (28 FF-J, 30 E-KK, 32-40 DD-L, £28) and Brief (XS-2XL, £14) by Bravissimo
Antoinette Basque (28-38 D-G, $110) and Thong (8-18 (UK), $36) by Masquerade
Did I buy myself something red and lovely for Valentine’s Day? Of course I already did. Check back next week to see what I picked!
Erica of A Sophisticated Pair
February 3, 2015 at 12:32 pm (5 years ago)You always have some of the best picks, Sweets! Your eye for detail and uniqueness really sets these apart. 🙂 Because you can never have too many pretty pieces of lingerie, I also recommend the Anna Pardal Sabine and the Comexim Burgundy. A customer ordered the latter, and my aunt and I had to restrain ourselves from stealing it . . . and it wasn’t even in our size!
Sweets
February 3, 2015 at 2:10 pm (5 years ago)Oh man, oh man, I had not seen the Sabine. That is PRETTY. I have GOT to get my budget together and place an order with you!
Faustine Li
February 3, 2015 at 1:23 pm (5 years ago)The Isla is a great affordable option. Also, Antoinette looks scrumptious, but I look at all the hooks on a basque and cry. I’ll ponder the bandeau bra.
Valentine’s Day I find creepy in terms of its social implications, but I bought something for myself as well! It’s out of fashion and discontinued- Parfait’s Natalia- but it should be with me for the long haul.
Sweets
February 3, 2015 at 2:13 pm (5 years ago)I sort of feel, re: Valentine’s Day, like “you know what? If you’re going to put all this lingerie out in February, I’m gonna give in to peer pressure.” Valentine’s Day is an annoying, stressful, weird, un-fun holiday, even if you’re in a relationship/happy with what you’ve got going on: I might as well get something nice for myself out of it.
Faustine Li
February 3, 2015 at 4:58 pm (5 years ago)Red’s a wonderful color for me and many others, and many options this year are things I want and could wear anytime. Any day can be an especially-pretty-things day, unless I have to do heavy physical labor on short notice.
I like the Bluestockings’ debate on Valentine’s and how designers seem to be adopting a more ‘it’s about the individual rather than the pleasure of the partner’ stance in their marketing. I hope it stays, even if I think it has a ways to go.
Connie
February 3, 2015 at 2:02 pm (5 years ago)Gorgeous picks! I’ve only started reading your blog recently so I’m glad to see such diverse pieces–both sizes and price points. Loving the Isla bra, the price looks right, too. I wonder if it is US or UK sizing.
Sweets
February 3, 2015 at 2:06 pm (5 years ago)Hi Connie, glad you like it! Isla is by Just Peachy, one of Figleaves’ in-house companies (there’s also an A-D version of the bra), and as such is in UK sizing. Hope that helps!
Angela Friedman
February 3, 2015 at 2:50 pm (5 years ago)Pink and red and all things pretty! I’m drooling over here. Thanks for including my corset, my love!
technicolor lover
February 5, 2015 at 12:44 pm (5 years ago)This is such a great, diverse list! Gosh, the things I’d do for that Fleur of England set.. and this is coming from someone who has always been intimidated by the color red (for a long time, brown & navy was the closest my closet got to being colorful)! I wanted to add that I believe the l’Agent Esthar also comes in A32-36.
P.S. Thank you for linking the Blue Stockings post! Such an refreshing conversation. <3
Charli
February 6, 2015 at 11:55 am (5 years ago)I love the masquerade basque … I have it in a past season’s colour (green) and ever wear it as outerwear with a sharp blazer and cigarette pants. It’s a must for all girls as will make you feel fantastic!
C xx
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