Women's underwear: bras, briefs and bralettes

Women's bras: Elomi, Wacoal and Fantasie

Bras include the underwired Elomi Matilda and Brianna plunge bras, the Elomi Molly, Morgan and Cate, all from the British full bust lingerie brand owned by Wacoal, plus the Wacoal Le Minimizer and the Fantasie side-support bras. A full bust bra is chosen by band size and cup size.

Minimizer bras and molded bras

The Wacoal Le Minimizer and the Triumph Urban Minimizer visually reduce the volume of the bust under a shirt. The Elomi Smooth molded bra and the Freya Idol, with molded cups, keep a smooth, defined shape: a minimizer bra stops the buttons of a blouse from gaping.

Women's bralettes: Elomi, Sloggi and Chantelle

Bralettes range from the underwired Elomi Energise sports bra to the non-wired Elomi Downtime bralette, by way of the Sloggi Zero Feel Bliss and the Chantelle SoftStretch padded bralette. A women's bralette is worn under a T-shirt or a loose sweatshirt.

Women's briefs and thongs: Passionata, Wacoal and Triumph

Passionata Miss Joy and Bella briefs, the Wacoal Eglantine shaping brief, the Chantelle SoftStretch high-waisted brief and the Triumph Feel of Modal midi brief sit alongside Passionata White Nights and Chloe thongs. High-waisted briefs disappear under high-waisted trousers.

Women's socks: Burlington, Falke and Jimmy Lion

Women's socks range from Burlington Whitby and Queen socks to Burlington Marylebone knee-highs, with Falke Active Breeze socks, from the German brand, sequined Pieces Sebby Glitter socks and Jimmy Lion printed socks. Women's socks show off best with loafers or low-top sneakers.

How to find your bra size

Measure your underbust with the tape measure held flat, then your bust at its fullest point; the difference gives your cup size. A good bra is supported first by the band, not by the straps: the back band stays horizontal, without riding up.

Women's underwear and plus sizes

Plus-size clothing also includes full bust lingerie, and underwear brings together men's styles, boxer briefs and boxer shorts. Full bust lingerie from Elomi and Freya comes in everything from bras to swimwear.

Colors and fabrics of women's underwear

Skin-tone and nude shades disappear under light clothing, black under dark clothing; white shows under a white T-shirt. Cotton is soft for everyday wear, modal is supple and cool, and lace dresses up an outfit. A nude bra can be worn under any light color.

Women's cotton underwear, warm underwear and plus sizes

Women's cotton underwear, soft and breathable, suits everyday wear and sensitive skin. Warm underwear, in wool or thermal fiber, is worn under ski pants or a winter dress. In plus sizes, an underwired bra and wide straps spread the weight better. Sheer lingerie, in tulle or mesh, is worn under a light blouse.

Cheap women's underwear: special offers, sale and Black Friday

Cheap women's underwear can be found in the women's special offers and the women's sale, and the women's new arrivals show this season's styles. At the end of November, women's Black Friday cuts prices on lingerie. Fast delivery and best price guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions about women's underwear

How do you know if a bra is too small?

The cup spills over at the top or the sides, or the underwire presses on the breast instead of sitting around it. In that case, go up a cup size: the bust should fill the cup without spilling over.

How do you wash lace lingerie?

Wash it by hand in cold water, or in the machine in a mesh laundry bag, with the hooks fastened, on a delicate cycle. Dry it flat, never in a dryer: heat damages lace and warps the underwires.

Which bra for working out?

Choose a supportive sports bra with a wide band and adjustable straps, like the Elomi Energise. For running, high support limits bust movement.

How often should you replace your bras?

When the band stretches and rides up, even fastened on the tightest hook, the bra no longer gives support. Rotating several bras extends the elasticity of each one.

What should you wear under a fitted dress?

Choose skin-tone boyshorts or a thong with no visible seams, with a non-wired bralette or a molded bra. Invisible underwear is chosen in a shade close to your skin.