Feb 5, 2014

A Curated Guide To The Chicest Lingerie for Valentine's Day

by Nicky Deam

For the Vixen choose:

A set with delicate ribbon ties and racy, red lace.

Fleur of England Amour Boudoir Bra ($138) in Scarlet

Fleur of England Amour Lace Thong ($99) in Scarlet

For the Flapper choose:

A swingy, fringed slip.

Jenny Packham Leather Short Fringe Slip ($725) in Black

For the Girl Next Door choose:

A demure print and full coverage boy-short.

Xirena Gisele Floral Bra ($74) in Floral

Xirena Paloma Floral Panty ($46) in Floral

For the Bombshell choose:

A high-wattage corset for her curvier frame.

Id Sarrieri Apropos Moulded Padded Push-Up Bustier ($1167) in Black

Id Sarrieri Apropos V-String ($182) in Black

For the Restrained choose:

A bra whose straps can be re-attached into a variety of styles.

Myla Eliza N/P Peep Bra ($225) in Black

Myla Eliza Thong ($155) in Black

For the Lounger choose:

An uplifting color in silk that is light-as-a-feather.

Olivia Von Halle Bella Cara Printed Silk-Satin Pajama Set ($300) in Yellow

For the Lady choose:

Structured satin and bold color blocking.

Noe Undergarments Ryan Bustier Bra ($180) in Firecracker

Noe Undergarments Ryan Brazilian Panty ($135) in Firecracker

For the Modernist choose:

A set with sculptural lines in sheer blue.

Princesse Tam Tam Sublime Underwire Triangle Bra ($83) in Eclipse Blue

Princesse Tam Tam Sublime Tanga ($37) in Eclipse Blue

For the Tease choose:

A piece that belongs in a Beyonce video.

Sparkle & Fade Mesh Block Bodysuit ($39) in Black

For the Femme Fatale choose:

Old Hollywood glamour rendered in sumptuous silk.

Stella McCartney Cherie Sneezing Balconnet Bra ($70) in Vintage Pink/Papaya

Stella McCartney Cherie Sneezing Bikini ($37) in Vintage Pink/Papaya

For the Coquette choose:

A romper with a plunging neckline in sweet peach.

Zinke Daisy Jumper ($126) in Rose Gold

For the Exhibitionist choose:

A version with many strings attached.

Agent Provocateur Love Basque ($490) in Black

For the Animal Lover chose:

Diaphanous silk in a dreamy bird print.

Beautiful Bottoms Drop-Back Playsuit ($129) in Oriental Bird

For the Free Spirit choose:

A set in punchy green, because she wouldn’t be caught dead in red.

Deborah Marquit Giardino di Fiori Lace Soft-Cup Bra ($195) in Emerald

Deborah Marquit Giardino di Fiori Lace Thong ($65) in Emerald

For the Provocateur choose:

A delicate, unlined set in whisper-thin lace.

Maison Close Villa Satine Corset Bra ($58) in Black

Maison Close Villa Satine Panty ($53) in Black

For the Dreamer choose:

Araks Yanelis Bralett ($125) in Melrose

Araks Liselott Panty ($84) in Melrose

For the Minx choose:

Intricate detailing in midnight black.

La Perla Donna Eleonora Underwire Bra ($119) in Nero

La Perla Donna Eleonora Tanga ($64) in Nero

For the Vintage Maven choose:

A set in washed silk with bows and buttons.

Lilipiache Sweet Pea Bralette ($84) in Moonlight Blue

Lilipiache Sweet Pea Flare Panty ($66) in Moonlight Blue

For the Flirt choose:

A hot-pink, one-piece in ribbon-tied lace.

Victoria’s Secret Lace Teddy ($48) in Vibrant Red

For the Girly Girl choose:

Rose print bottoms and a satin bralette.

Aerie Holly Bow Longline Pushup Bra ($30) in Buff

Topshop Rose Bouquet Chiffon Thong ($8) in Cream

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