Lounge Intimates sets are designed to make you feel utterly confident and completely yourself - but with so many beautiful details, it's not always obvious where to start.
Here's your step-by-step guide to getting dressed in your Intimates set, so you can focus on how it feels rather than how it fastens.
Start With The Base: Bra & Thong
Start by putting on your bra and thong just as you normally would, and take a moment to get the fit right. Adjust your straps and band until they feel just right - not too tight, not too loose.
It's worth taking your time here, as it's much trickier to fine-tune your bra or bottoms once your other layers are on.
What Are Suspenders?
The suspender belt is often the showstopper of an Intimates set. It's the finishing touch that sets Intimates apart from everyday lingerie, with beautiful embroidery, lace and mesh details.
It sits comfortably around your waist and attaches to the garters or stockings that sit against your skin on your upper thigh.
The suspender belt flatters your body’s natural figure - drawing everything into focus, cinching in at the waist, lengthening the legs and giving the whole set its silhouette. You'll find your suspender belt as a separate piece within your intimates set, fastening
How To Wear Suspenders
Once your bra and thong are comfortable, that's your base layer sorted - now it's time for your suspenders.
Fasten your suspender belt around your waist, sitting just above your hips rather than on them, so it doesn't cover your underwear or restrict your movement. Choose whichever hook feels most comfortable - you want it snug, but never pinching.
How to Attach Your Garter Belt
With your suspender belt in place, drape the four straps over your thong so those embroidered lace and mesh details can really shine.
Next, slide your garters up to the top of your thigh, ready to fasten to each strap. Open the clip on a suspender strap, then slip the rubber mould underneath your garter with the metal clip sitting on top.
Push the rubber circle through the top of the clip, guiding the garter through with it, then slide the rubber mould down to the narrow end of the clip to lock it in place.
How To Attach Your Stockings
As an alternative to garters, stockings can be worn for an elegant look. To put on stockings, start by gathering your stocking at the toes, then gently roll it up your leg, pointing your feet as you go.
Use your thumbs inside the fabric to guide it smoothly and avoid any snags or ladders - and it's worth taking off any jewellery before you start, just in case it catches.
Attach your stockings using the same technique as your garters. They should sit comfortably on your upper thigh, roughly halfway between the middle of your thigh and your bum.
How To Wear A Bodysuit Intimates Set
Intimates aren’t always sets - you’ll also find one-piece bodysuits, babydolls, corsets and basque lingerie sets. They’re all just as flattering as intimate sets, and we’d recommend trying a few different styles to find what you feel most yourself in. Here's how to get dressed in these styles with confidence and ease.
Before you start, unhook the back of your one-piece to avoid putting any strain on delicate fabrics. Then it's just a case of knowing whether to step into it, fasten it around you, or pull it over your head.
If you're not sure what to expect, here's a quick guide:
Intimates Sets To Slip Overhead:
Intimates Sets To Fasten Around You:
Intimates Sets To Step Into:
Once everything's sitting comfortably, re-fasten any hooks and clasps, and adjust straps, lace ties or zips until the fit feels right. Take a moment to check the bodice or cups sit well on your bust, and that the bottoms (if there are any) aren't riding up or pinching anywhere.
What Are The Different Fastening Hooks & Clasps?
You'll find a few different types of fastenings across the Intimates collection:
Hook & Eye: A hook that presses over and through a small circular wire to fasten.
Swan Hook: An arched or right-angled hook that slips through a vertical fabric loop to secure.
Clasps: Found at the front or back of some Lounge bras - simply slide the grooves together until they click into place.
How To Accessorise Your Intimates
An Intimates set doesn't have to stay in the bedroom. Add the right pieces to it and it becomes a ready-to-wear outfit.
If you're styling your Intimates as outerwear, layer a bodysuit or corset under tailored trousers and a sharp blazer. Let the soft contour of the set play against the straight lines of the tailoring. Allow the lace to peek through: detailing only you know is there, until it isn't.