Our feelings about French style — and its je ne sais quoi — are anything but blasé. French people are the authority on all things chic and of-the-moment; Paris Fashion Week is widely regarded as the pinnacle of Fashion Month for this very reason. We return to designers like Isabel Marant, Phoebe Philo, and Raf Simons for wardrobe inspiration season after season, in the hopes of being mistaken for Parisiennes while walking along the Champs-Élysées, chocolate croissants in hand.
Since you probably already own enough striped tees and black leather jackets to prove your affinity for the country's couturiers and ready-to-wear mainstays, we're shifting the focus to another fashion item the French do best: lingerie. After all, no outfit is 100% complete without skivvies. (And, sometimes, bras and undies are your outfit.) Follow along, mon amie, because we're sharing seven of our favorite French lingerie labels for you to shop below. Bonus: We did the Euro-to-USD conversions for you.
The French art of seduction isn't lost on luxury lingerie designer Chantal Thomass. The label’s spring '15 collection is all flirt, flounce, and frill. The range's sculptural silhouettes and black lace evoke a healthy dose of Belle Époque nostalgia.
Chantal Thomass Soutien-gorge À Armatures Passionnelle, $92, available at Orcanta; Chantal Thomass Culotte Passionnelle, $57, available at Orcanta.
Each piece from Chantal Thomass' line manages to perfectly walk the line between pretty and seductive.
Chantal Thomass Soutien-gorge Corbeille Mousse Coup de Foudre, $195, available at Orcanta; Chantal Thomass String Tanga Coupe de Foudre, $132, available at Orcanta.
A little color never hurt anyone. Give your everyday lingerie the breath of fresh air it needs with a basic set that plays with bright shades.
Chantal Thomass Soutien-gorge À Armatures Delicatesse, $114, available at Orcanta; Chantal Thomass Slip Delicatesse, $51, available at Orcanta.
Princesse Tam Tam's retro silhouettes are subtle, but sexy. The French staple is available to shop at Journelle, ASOS, and Selfridges & Co. It's a must-have for fashion-forward shoppers.
Princesse Tam Tam Monica Stretch-lace Soft-cup Bra, $48, available at Selfridges & Co; Princesse Tam Tam Monica Stretch-lace Brazilian Short Briefs, $38.50, available at Selfridges & Co.
This body suit's soft-stretch lace design is perfectly suited for smaller busts.
Princess Tam Tam Monica Body, $86, available at Princesse Tam Tam.
Mix prints without mixing materials. This set's lace mixes scalloped edges with polka dots, netting, and a multitude of other details.
Princesse Tam Tam Maryline Jersey and Lace Soft-cup Bra, $38.50, available at Selfridges & Co; Princesse Tam Tam Maryline Jersey and Lace Hipster Briefs, $29, available at Selfridges & Co.
Like Aubade, Rosy also began its career in corsets — the brand dates back to 1947. Utterly elegant and refined, its site features bras and panties in categories like L'Honorable, L'Amour, and Les Indispensables.
Rosy Ravissante Wired Bra, $62, available at Fox & Rose; Rosy Ravissante Tango Brief, $32, available at Fox & Rose.
Pair these two pieces with their matching garter belt for a full bedroom look.
Rosy Soutien-gorge À Coques, $79, available at Lemon Curve; Rosy String, $36, available at Lemon Curve.
There's something alluring about a classic pink and black mix.
Rosy Porte-jarretelles, $42, available at Lemon Curve.
Though it began as a swimwear label, Eres extended its offerings to include lingerie in the late 1990s. Good thinking, because its soft-cup triangle bras and stretch-cotton undies are some of our favorite things to shop at Net-A-Porter.
Eres La Pagode Sacré Cœur Bandeau Bra, $600, available at Barneys New York; Eres La Pagode Orsay Thong, $200, available at Barneys New York.
Get the old-fashioned bodice look without suffering through tight corset laces.
Eres Charivari Stretch-lace and Silk-blend Satin Bodysuit, $510, available at Net-A-Porter.
Eres veers from classic French lingerie brands by offering a plethora of color options.
Eres La Pagode Port Royal Lace-trimmed Stretch-satin Balconette Bra, $395, available at Net-A-Porter; Eres La Pagode Concorde Lace-trimmed Stretch-satin Briefs, $200, available at Net-A-Porter.
Previously a stylist and consultant for designers like Vivienne Westwood, Yasmine Eslami launched her eponymous lingerie label in 2009. The designer's focus is on comfortable pieces that enhance a woman's natural shape.
Yasmine Eslami Lily Stretch-lace Soft-cup Bra, $103, available at Net-A-Porter; Yasmine Eslami Lily Stretch-lace Briefs, $65, available at Net-A-Porter.
This sheer bodysuit is even cooler close up. The entire collection from the Yasmine Eslami's Lily line is made from a daisy-patterned black tulle.
Yasmine Eslami Lily Bodysuit, $210, available at The Line.
This lovely striped set has got you covered.
Yasmine Eslami Serena Soft Bra, $105, available at Barneys New York; Yasmine Eslami Serena Bikini Briefs, $70, available at Barneys New York.
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