If love were indeed blind, fine lingerie wouldn’t be nearly so popular. Like other types of fashion, lingerie—whether bridal lingerie or just everyday lingerie—suggests something special about the person whom it adorns. And like other attire, lingerie is subject to changes in fashion consciousness. What steamed up the lingerie world last season may have fizzled and cooled this season. With an eye for the vogue, we present the top five lingerie trends for 2019:
- Bright colors. Black lingerie is timeless, but statement lingerie in splashy blues and pinks is expected to make a big impression this year. The hues range from deep peacock blues to pastel pinks in classic styles that let the color do the talking.
- Animal prints. A perennial favorite, animal prints ranging from leopard to zebra have been showing up both in lingerie and on sexy swimsuits. These bold prints require a confident wearer but pay tremendous dividends when they catch an admirer’s eye.
- Florals. Borrowed from the runway, this trend is renowned for its ability to make the wearer feel both delicate and sensual at the same time. Florals are often paired with other of-the-moment details such as ruffles and bows.
- Convertible bras. What good is a bra that can be worn only one way? Whether or not the recession has made lingerie designers savvier about combining form and function, one thing’s clear: a bra that can accommodate all of your most striking outfits is a valuable bra indeed.
- Corsetry. Need we say more? A corset is paramount of mystery. It portends flirtation, seduction, and a dramatic revelation. Whether you select a trendy metallic style or one that calls to mind fine European lingerie, your vamp quotient is guaranteed to shoot through the roof.