Sexy French-Inspired Lingerie

Take a cue from the French and swap your unexciting underwear for bras, camis, panties and more with oooh la la to spare.

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Daringly Demure

Lace cups and double adjustable straps create a sweetly suggestive look.

 

Gap Favorite Sexy Plunge Bra, $38; Gap.com

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Naughty & Nice

Mesh mixed with lace, but in a more demure cut for those who like to be naughty and nice.

 

Hanky Panky Signature Lace Cheeky Hipster, $32; Bloomingdales.com

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This Bud's for You

A rose print and tiny bows deliver subtle sexiness.

 

Betsy Johnson Molded Underwire Demi Bra, $38; Nordstrom.com

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Cheap Frills

Available in a trio of nude hues accented with black lace for added oomph.

 

DKNY Bikini Fancy Frills Low Rise, $10; Macys.com

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Baby Lo

Lightweight and comfortable for hot summer nights.

 

Simply Vera Vera Wang First Blush Charmeuse Babydoll Chemise, $46; Kohls.com

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A Little Lace

An ingenious cross between a cami and a soft cup bra.

 

Cosabella Lace Cami Bra, $50; Saks.com

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Racy Ruffles

Rows of retro ruffles in a boy short style to bring out your girly side.

 

Butterfly Blue by Figleaves.com; $12; Figleaves.com

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Connect the Dots

A polka dot pattern and removable ribbon trim add a certain je ne sais quoi.

 

Victoria’s Secret Balconet Push-Up Bra, $36.50; Victoriassecret.com

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One Piece Wonder

An adorable—if abbreviated!—one-piece for lounging in or wearing under suits, dresses and more as an unexpected underpinning.

 

Eberjey Anouk Teddy, $70; Journelle.com

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Moody Blues

Luxe, lacey and in a range of sizes to fit up to a DD.

 

Wacoal btempt’d French Desire Underwire Bra, $38; Barenecessities.com

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Cotton Tales

Proof positive that a cotton bra can, in fact, look cute!

 

Gilligan by Gilligan & O’Malley Women’s Cotton Demi Bra, $12.99; Target.com

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Simply Seductive

Simple, straightforward but still oh so sexy.

 

Calvin Klein Silk Structure Thong, $24; Cku.com

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Nightie Nights

Soft and stretchy with just the right amount of lace trim to make it subtly sexy.

 

Jockey Women’s Tactel Lace-Trim Chemise, $38; Lordandtaylor.com

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Say "Bonjour!" to this tulle number.

 

Ambrielle Tulle Overlay Novelty Thong, $12; Jcpenney.com

Photo courtesy of JC Penney

Secret Garden

So pretty you won’t want to keep it under wraps.

 

Hearts Ambridge Set, $48 and $28; Anthopologie.com

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First Published Mon, 2011-06-20 10:09

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