{"id":4504,"date":"2022-01-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/?p=4504"},"modified":"2025-01-19T19:12:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T00:12:52","slug":"lingerie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/lingerie\/","title":{"rendered":"7 French Lingerie Essentials"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Crafting French lingerie is a time-honored tradition that several <a href=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/lingerie-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">French lingerie brands<\/a> have been practicing for centuries. France is well-known for its luxury lingerie. While thankfully we no longer have to wear corsets and girdles, the French <em>savoir-faire<\/em> of making beautiful yet comfortable undergarments lives on. France is one of the best countries to go lingerie shopping. With delicate, feminine designs, there are endless options for French lingerie for all body types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The French girl lingerie collection has a few essential pieces you need if you want to Frenchify your wardrobe. After all, the basis of every outfit is lingerie!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-lingerie-do-french-women-buy\">What lingerie do French women buy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few French lingerie tips for choosing the right undergarments. French lingerie is understated yet sexy, comfortable yet mysterious. It\u2019s subtle and straight to the point.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Buy For Yourself:<\/strong> French women buy lingerie for themselves, not their men! Make sure the piece makes <em>you<\/em> happy first and foremost. French women even wear cute lingerie when they don\u2019t have plans to see a man.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stick to Neutral Colors<\/strong>: While Americans love wearing brightly colored lingerie, French lingerie tends to be much more neutral in color \u2013 like black, beige, and ivory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Only Wear a Bra When Necessary<\/strong>: French women often forgo wearing a bra. They only wear one when they absolutely <em>must<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"french-lingerie-essentials\">French Lingerie Essentials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re going for the French girl look, you should have these key French lingerie essentials in your lingerie drawer. First, get rid of the granny panties and old underwear you wore in college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Caroline de Maigret says in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/How-Be-Parisian-Wherever-You\/dp\/0091958091?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=french-girl-books-20&amp;linkId=bce0b2afcde91f0dded7336037c5636e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">her book<\/a>, \u201cAlways be fuckable.\u201d That starts with these French girl lingerie essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"cotton-bra\">Cotton Bra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Truth be told, French girls don\u2019t wear a <em>soutien-gorge<\/em> that often, but there are a few key bras they own for when it&#8217;s necessary to wear one. Work meetings and dates when you\u2019re wearing a semi-transparent top are a few times that come to mind! A nude-colored cotton bra is always good to have on hand for these situations. The <a href=\"https:\/\/shopstyle.it\/l\/bDYTs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chantelle Invisible Memory Foam T-Shirt Bra<\/a> is perfect for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"black-lace-bra\">Black Lace Bra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The finest French lace is made in places like Calais and Chantilly. At least one black lace bra is a must-have for your lingerie drawer. Bras like this can be worn under a white button-up shirt, in an effort to compliment the outfit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"strapless-bra\">Strapless Bra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A strapless bra is great for wearing with low-cut tops and strapless dresses. Get one in a color as close to your skin tone as possible. French girls often wear strapless bras in the evening when their clothing requires one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"lace-thongs\">Lace Thongs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lace thongs can be bought separately or in a set. French girls often buy their lingerie in sets, so you can snag a matching lace bra when picking this one up. Lace thongs aren\u2019t the only <a href=\"https:\/\/thefrench.com\/underwear\/\">French underwear<\/a> that women own, but they are the most fitting when talking about lingerie,<em> n\u2019est pas?&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"bodysuit\">Bodysuit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bodysuits are one-pieces that can be worn under a dress or sometimes as a top of their own. They help keep your body firm and tight. If worn as a top, they won\u2019t budge since they\u2019re skin-tight along your torso. There are several beautiful French bodysuits to shop for!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"silk-night-slip\">Silk Night Slip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Every French girl owns at least one silk night slip. It could be a simple silk <em>nuisette<\/em>, or it could be lined with lace.&nbsp;These nightgowns are perfect for lounging around your home. I have a beautiful silk night slip by La Perla and I have to admit, I feel so elegant when I wear it around the house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"silk-robe\">Silk Robe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A silk <em>robe de chambre<\/em> is a nighttime French girl lingerie essential. The silk robe is fabulous for feeling luxurious as you lounge at home in the evening or in the morning as you&#8217;re getting ready.\u00a0You can tie it closed to highlight your waist, or leave it open and let it flow behind you as you walk around. The silk robe is a very feminine French girl lingerie piece!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope these French intimates inspired you to add to your lingerie wardrobe!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"These are the French lingerie essentials including bras, underwear and night slips found in every French girl&#8217;s wardrobe!\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4511,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[174],"tags":[200,201],"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"French lingerie","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"These are the French lingerie essentials including bras, underwear and night slips found in every French girl's wardrobe!","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>7 French Lingerie Essentials<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"These are the French lingerie essentials including bras, underwear and 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