7 lingerie brands that won’t break the bank
We often seem to think high-quality, beautiful, sexy lingerie must be unaffordable, or an underwear drawer revamp should be reserved for special occasions like Valentine’s Day.
While plenty of brands—like your Agent Provocateurs, La Perlas, and Kiki De Monparnasses—do indeed offer gorgeous pieces for fairly high price points, there are just as many—if not more!—labels that offer equally as stunning pieces for a fraction of the price.
Provocative, sleek, shaping, or perfect for every day, these brands all have one thing in common: they’re super affordable. If your lingerie collection is in need of a facelift, read on to discover our seven favourite lingerie brands that won’t break the bank.
Designed in London, Bluebella offers sensual lingerie at an affordable price tag. Founded by Oxford graduate Emily Bendell in 2015, Bluebella puts innovation and inclusivity above all else.
The brand often releases campaigns that aim to raise awareness and spread acceptance, whether by showcasing the beauty and strength of female athletes or collaborating with models and activists like IRL golden girl Lauren Wasser. With bras hovering around £70 and panties under £50, you can wear the brand without worrying about thong-induced bankruptcy.
Bluebella
Joni Wired Body Pink
£54.00
Bluebella
Bluebella
Karolina Suspender Thong in Black
£26.00
Bluebella
Bluebella
Marian Brief Red/Sheer
£24.00
Bluebella
Bluebella
Marseille Wired Body Black
£49.00
Bluebella
Bluebella
Colette Bra Black
£39.00
Bluebella
Bluebella
Marisa Embroidered Sheer Bra Black
£49.00
Bluebella
Bluebella
Sutton Thong Black
£18.00
Bluebella
Bluebella
Marseille Brief Fandango Pink
£18.00
Bluebella
Italian for “beautiful thing”, lingerie brand Cosabella was founded by husband and wife duo Valeria and Ugo Campello in 1983.
Linking classic Italian craftsmanship with modern-day designs, all Cosabella pieces ring in at under $160.
The brand is best known for its totally seamless stretch-lace and “comfy” approach to sexy lingerie. At Cosabella, beautiful underwear doesn’t have to be fussy, restricting, or hand-wash-only.
Lingerie doesn’t get more iconic than this: Calvin Klein is possibly the most famous underwear brand in the world, with its signature waistband becoming a statement accessory in its own right.
Starting in 1982 with a line of sleek, form-fitting briefs and boxer shorts, Calvin Klein went on to revolutionise the underwear industry, making us rethink our relationship with intimates. In the 90s the brand expanded with a womenswear line, which followed the same principles of minimalism and comfort as the menswear.
From viral campaigns to affordable and comfortable basics, Calvin Klein is as relevant and popular as ever.
Calvin Klein
Sheer Mesh String Thong Beige
£16.00
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Modern Air Stretch-jersey Boxer Briefs - set of Three - Black And White - S
£44.00
Harvey Nichols
Calvin Klein
Bikini Briefs - Icon Cotton Modal Multi
£23.00
Calvin Klein
-50%
Calvin Klein
Triangle Bra - Sheer Marquisette Orange
£20.00
£40.00
Calvin Klein
-50%
Calvin Klein
Bikini Briefs - CK Black Geo Lace Grey
£19.00
£38.00
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
High Leg Bikini Briefs - Icon Cotton Modal Grey
£23.00
Calvin Klein
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Calvin Klein
Bikini Briefs - Micro Stretch with Lace Black
£7.00
£14.00
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein
Bodysuit - Sensual Stretch Lace Beige
£75.00
Calvin Klein
Another of the most iconic brands of today, lifestyle label Diesel isn’t just known for its high-quality denim or its recent revamp under Glen Martens’ creative direction: Diesel underwear is famous for its high-quality fabrics and breathable designs.
From everyday cotton basics to sexy lace bustiers, the label has something for everyone. In late 2024, Diesel collaborated with Rihanna’s inclusive lingerie brand Savage x Fenty on a capsule collection inspired by the former’s edgy aesthetic and the latter’s commitment to body positivity.
Diesel
Megan body - Black
£95.00
FARFETCH
Diesel
Camille-Utlt bikini bottoms - Black
£95.00
FARFETCH
Diesel
Ufby denim bodysuit - Grey
£95.00
FARFETCH
-75%
Diesel
LEIGHT Thong with Embroidered Logo size XXS/XS
£7.69
£30.76
GLAMOOD
Diesel
Megan body - Black
£95.00
FARFETCH
-75%
Diesel
TRILLY Bra with Embrodered Logo size XXS/XS
£9.89
£39.55
GLAMOOD
-75%
Diesel
All-Over Monogram Embroidery Boxer size Xxs
£12.09
£48.34
GLAMOOD
-75%
Diesel
Stretch Fabric BFPN-ANGELSS Bikini Bottom with Contrasting E size Xl
£12.96
£51.86
GLAMOOD
-75%
Diesel
SLIA One-Piece Swimsuit with Logo Lettering size Xs
£21.97
£87.89
GLAMOOD
Commando’s luxurious no-show intimates and tights are a “kit staple” for top runway designers, A-listers (Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gigi Hadid, Karlie Kloss, Kendall Jenner, Zoë Kravitz, and Priyanka Chopra, just to name a few), and celebrity stylists, so they’re probably good enough for you, too!
What makes Commando underwear so special is the rigorous multi-sized fit process that every piece goes through. Even the founder, designer, and CEO Kerry O’Brien personally tests each new design to determine fit and performance.
Commando is also well-known for its exclusive fabrics: the patented Butter by Commando™ and their famous stretchy faux leather are fan-favourites.
Commando
Butter Comfy Bralette Black
£65.00
John Lewis
Commando
Faux Leather Bandeau Bralette Gold
£62.75
GILT
Commando
Run Wild Active Bralette Black
£63.12
Rue La La
Commando
Breathe Strappy Active Bralette Black
£72.33
Rue La La
Commando
Butter Tank Bodysuit Beige
£70.00
John Lewis
Commando
Seamless Control Shorts, Black
£52.00
John Lewis
Commando
Seamless Classic Control Bodyshorts Beige
£109.00
John Lewis
Commando
Ballet Tank Bodysuit, Black
£89.00
John Lewis
Founded by Anine and Nicolai Bing, ANINE BING aims to blend Scandinavian style and American energy into sleek and modern wardrobe essentials.
Their lingerie collection follows the same design direction, with timeless and romantic lace bras, soft bodysuits, lace-trimmed camisoles, and elegant swimwear.
-26%
Anine Bing
floral-lace semi-sheer body - Black
£84.00
£113.00
FARFETCH
Anine Bing
triangle lace bra - White
£80.00
FARFETCH
Anine Bing
Classic Bikini Bottom Swimsuit Black
£184.78
Miinto
-26%
Anine Bing
floral-lace semi-sheer body - Black
£84.00
£113.00
FARFETCH
-10%
Anine Bing
Bikinis, female, Black, M, Striped Bikini Top Bellamy
£95.04
£105.60
Miinto
Anine Bing
Bellamy bikini bottoms - Black
£90.00
FARFETCH
-49%
Anine Bing
Alysha Body Black
£83.00
£164.00
Baltini
Anine Bing
Bellamy bikini top - Black
£90.00
FARFETCH
The Parisian family-owned label Chantelle has been designing lingerie since 1876, making it one of the most established underwear brands in the world.
In addition to creating its iconic stretch Kretz tulle in the 1930s, the business was a pioneer in elastic knits and introduced the first seamless bra in the 1970s.
In more recent years Chantelle has introduced their 360º degree stretch SoftStretch fabric and created Chantelle One, the first-ever circular, 100% recyclable collection of bras and briefs.
Chantelle
Comfort Ribbed Stretch-cotton Briefs - White - XL
£18.00
Harvey Nichols
Chantelle
Norah Lace Underwired bra - Black - 34DD
£55.00
Harvey Nichols
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Chantelle
Womens Fleurs Half Cup Balcony Bra - White Polyamide - Size 34C
£57.60
£72.00
Secret Sales
Chantelle
Comfort High-waist Stretch-cotton Briefs - Black - M
£18.00
Harvey Nichols
-10%
Chantelle
Womens Festivite Plunge Bra - Black - Size 30DD
£57.60
£64.00
Secret Sales
Chantelle
Comfort High-cut Stretch-cotton Briefs - Black - XL
£18.00
Harvey Nichols
-15%
Chantelle
Womens Festivité Plunge T-Shirt Bra - Red Polyamide - Size 30DD
£54.40
£64.00
Secret Sales
Chantelle
Soft Stretch Thong - Black - One Size
£17.00
Harvey Nichols
Shapewear has had a huge comeback in recent years thanks to trends like naked dressing, so no underwear brands list worth its salt would be complete without the OG shapewear label: SPANX.
With the mission to solve wardrobe woes, SPANX offers, besides their iconic footless pantyhose, nude-coloured control panties, lace pieces, figure-smoothing shorts, basques, bodysuits, and bralettes, as well as activewear, leggings, and even jeans.
Spanx
Oncore Open-bust Bodysuit - Black - XS
£80.00
Harvey Nichols
Spanx
Undie-tectable Seamless Briefs - Black - S
£25.00
Harvey Nichols
Spanx
OnCore sculpting bodysuit - Black
£92.00
FARFETCH
-29%
Spanx
Chestnut Brown Firming High-waisted Mid-thigh Shorts, XS
£48.00
£68.00
Reiss
Spanx
OnCore high-waisted mid-thigh shorts - Black
£75.00
FARFETCH
Spanx
Thinstincts 2.0 High-waist Mid-thigh Shorts - Brown - XL
£68.00
Harvey Nichols
Spanx
Thinstincts open-bust mid-thigh bodysuit - Black
£79.00
FARFETCH
Spanx
Undie-tectable Seamless Briefs - Black - S
£25.00
Harvey Nichols
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
