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Why matching lingerie is one of my style essentials!

5/8/2019

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I can't imagine not wearing matching underwear now, and yet when I was a teenager and young adult it didn't really occur to me.  Now I insist my daughter does the same, she generally rolls her eyes at me.  But I love pretty a pretty lingerie set, I love it to match and preferably match my outfit too.   
lingerie set
A well fitting bra and a flattering pair of matching briefs are the basic foundations of our wardrobe, not only do they accentuate our shape, ensuring our clothes are shown off to their best, but they make us feel better about ourselves, bringing us the all-important body confidence and helping us feel sexier.  If you need a bit of a mood boost then go treat yourself to some pretty underwear or get your nails done!
matching lingerie set
best fitting bra and briefs
how often should I wash my bra?
Make sure you get measured regularly though.  Our bra sizing changes at different times in our life and pregnancy, menopause, post-surgery and weight changes can all have an impact on our changing shape​.  John Lewis offer a free lingerie fitting service as do many of the smaller independent lingerie shops in your local area.  Just pop in and ask or you can book online in advance with John Lewis.  
lingerie sets
I couldn't bear to be seen without a matching set now!  In fitting rooms, in gym changing rooms or even at home with my family!  And it needn't be expensive either.  I tend to buy one bra with two or three matching briefs depending on what offer is available when I am choosing.  I have lots of different colours - I like to avoid just white or black nowadays.  My favourite feel-good lingerie set is red!  My go to colour for daily wear is navy.
matching lingerie sets
With one bra and three pairs of matching briefs it means I don't wash my bra after every wear.  And you don't need to either.  I went to the Good Housekeeping website to check their view on this.  If you wash your bra too often it will start to lose it's shape so once a week is plenty (but I wear a different bra every day) so for me I just wash my bra's after a few wears.  If you like a really lacy style then I would recommend a lingerie bag for the washing machine to protect the delicate fabric - I have this one from Lakeland (via Amazon).
matching lingerie from playtex
The bra and brief set I am wearing for this blog post was gifted to me from Playtex and is the Flower Elegance set in Intense Blue.  It is available to purchase online from Simply Be here or at Playtex here, the bra retails at £31 and the panties at £16. 

The fuller traditional shape brief is very comfortable (not always easy to find either),  the bra has wider straps offering more support if needed.  It is underwired and non-padded and the full lace cup is flattering but not too sheer and has a pretty romantic feel.

The satin kimono was a sale purchase from John Lewis - similar here or Simply Be have a lovely selection too - take a look here.

And a little note on body confidence ... I don't find doing these photos easy, I may be petite and a size 10 but I still focus on the bits I don't like but I enjoy fine dining and wine too much to ever have abs but I do try to embrace confidence and be grateful for how fortunate I am to have inherited good genes that mean I am still slim and healthy.

Love from
Michelle xx
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5 Comments
Katherine
7/8/2019 07:53:37 am

Michele
I love a matching set and gorgeous lingerie always make me feel fabulous, I’ll check out this lovely blue set, thank you.
When you were in Bath, did you find “The Dressing Room” in Quiet street, its a fabulous lingerie shop where the ladies will find you the perfect bra without having to get out a tape measure. They also sell swimwear, nightwear and other delightful pieces. I am very fortunate that my husband usually pays them a visit at Christmas so I always end up with something beautiful :)
THank you for your blogs, I don’t always comment but they are always an interesting read if not always relevant to me
Katherine x

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Michelle Green
7/8/2019 09:24:58 am

Hi Katherine, what a lovely comment, thank you so much. No I didn't come across The Dressing Room but I will make sure I do another time - the benefit of Emily being in Bath for 3 years means lots of visits and time for shopping! I also hear there is a good dress agency I need to look out for. Love Michelle xx

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Gail link
7/8/2019 12:07:49 pm

The Playtex set is very pretty! I have a few matching sets and used to be very strict about only wearing matching items but lately I don't mind as long as the colour is the same. Thanks for joining #WowOnWednesday!

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Maureen
23/2/2024 02:51:05 pm

Hi Michelle, I've always loved to wear matching underwear. It was sometimes difficult when I was working and dealing with the kids etc. It was a case of getting the first clean bra and pair of knickers out of the drawer. But now I'm retired I've got more time for myself and I always wear matching underwear, if not a matching set then certainly the same colour. Maureen. X

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Michelle Green link
27/2/2024 04:56:23 pm

Haha yes I remember those days! Michelle xx

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