We tend to focus so much on the clothes we wear, that we sometimes forget that what is worn underneath it all is equally as important (if not more so). Wearing a sexy little ensemble beneath even the plainest of outfits will leave you feeling smugly lustful, even if at the end of the day, you’re the only person to have slipped them on…and off.

I for one can’t get enough of Mimi Holliday by Damaris‘ polka dot brief (above) and its large back bow. This playful little number is made from 100% silk and comes with a little chiffon bow in the front and an oversized silk bow on the back. Ideal for wearing under loose skirts and dresses, or on its own for those under-the-duvet frolics.

Another favourite is I.D. Sarrieri’s Chantilly lace and stretch silk satin bra and v-string set (left). Sprinkled with a dash of Swarovski crystals and oozing refined sensuality, it’s no surprise that this Bucharest-based luxury lingerie label is loved by the likes of Cindy Crawford and Charlize Theron.

No lingerie wardrobe is complete without a corset or two, and we absolutely love Eternal Spirits‘ Bettie corset range from the Sirens collection. Handcrafted according to traditional Victorian methods, its sultry sweetheart neckline and delicate details will have you looking and feeling like a 50’s pin-up damsel. In fact, this very design is loved by the fabulous Leona Lewis (right), who wears this corset style in black in her forthcoming music video in which she covers Snow Patrol’s ‘Run.’ Quite simply, this is one corset you cannot afford not to have.

Top image courtesy of Net-a-porter.com