Is Your Lingerie Summer-Ready?

It’s no good filling your top drawer with all things lacy, strappy and embellished if you don’t have the underwear basics down pat. While often overlooked in the style department, a roster of reliable everyday underwear is worth its weight in gold. When it comes to bras, you can’t beat the everyday support of t-shirt bras. As its name suggests, the humble t-shirt bra is designed to sit smoothly under tees, tanks and shirts, with little to no show-through (can’t promise anything if you choose hot pink, though). Multiple lockdowns saw you say see ya, later to underwire? A moulded wirefree bra or crop top is a comfy and cute alternative.

Below deck, you want a pair of briefs that are a) comfortable, b) cute, and c) bring little to no VPL to the party. Look to underwear icons like Calvin Klein and Bonds for reliable everyday favourites like bikini briefs, thongs and high-waisted briefs in breathable fabrics like cotton and modal. 

Every nursing mama knows that a great maternity bra will make life with bub that *little* bit easier. Designed for comfort and convenience, nursing bras typically feature front clips for breastfeeding access and smooth fabrics for a gentler feel against skin. Look to brands like Berlei, Seraphine and Hotmilk Maternity Lingerie for styles that combine functionality with fashionable flourishes.

The changing season often sees your social calendar fill up with invites to everything from birthday brunches to spring weddings and weekends away. Look to brands like Ann Summers for lingerie that makes every moment feel extra special – from bodysuits and barely-there briefs to delicate lace bras, browse the collection for an instant confidence boost. Got an outfit that needs a super smooth foundation? Spanx and Nancy Ganz offer a wide range of shapewear, with styles that remain undetectable even under the slinkiest of slip dresses.