Shopping

This list of 25 holiday gift ideas for the lingerie lover in your life – be that someone else or simply yourself – is a mix of things that feel particularly wintery or festive, and pieces which are simply very beautiful or eye-catching (or practical, in the case of the lingerie storage bags).

If there’s one thing about me that will never change, it’s that I love a good digital floral print. I’m also rather partial to a fancy robe. So naturally, when I came across this Wild Bloom robe by Vimissia this summer, I was instantly enthralled.

My desire for warmth and comfort is greater than ever at this time of the year. Wool, cashmere and thick cotton fabrics are having a moment in my weekly rotation. While we often think of such fabrics as material for outerwear, there are a growing number of options for lingerie meant to protect us from the bite of the cold.

As always, my blog gift guide this year is a mix of some of my very favourite pieces I’ve seen over the course of the year, plus some things that I just think are great for gifting. There are metallics, velvets, festive reds and icy ivories… plus ideas whether you’re looking for something cosy, glam, or not lingerie at all.

Despite the recent transition from breezy dresses to cosy sweaters, this festive time also calls for strapless solutions and glamorous gowns… and when looking for a beautiful gown for an event, I often turn to my favourite lingerie brands for inspiration.

Shapewear is not my favourite part of the lingerie industry. But I’m getting served more social media ads than ever for colourful, trendy shapewear designs, which made me do a little research and I was pleasantly surprised at just how many not-at-all plain and beige pieces I was able to find.

Many independent designers and smaller brands are happy to take on custom orders. A rare few however are also willing to work with other brands to create a set that will actually fit your body type. The beauty of such collaborations resides in the fact that not every brand specialises in the same aspect of lingerie.

Earlier this year I wrote about the lingerie brands providing a repairs service as a way to embrace sustainability, and it got me thinking about other things that brands can do beyond simply choosing a sustainable fabric. One important thing to consider is what they do with the leftovers from that fabric.

It’s been quite a while since I last did a ‘lingerie/loungewear I love’ post, but I’ve not been able to stop thinking about this Apilat pyjama set since I first saw it. After focusing on robes and nightgowns for the longest time, this year the brand decided to branch out into pyjamas, and the designs did not disappoint.

This is mainly intended to be a list of gift suggestions and yes, I pick some items specifically for their festive twist. But I also like to think of these annual guides (especially the ‘luxury’ ones) as a summary of some of the most creative, interesting and beautiful pieces I’ve spotted over the course of the year.