When I say the words “Valentine’s Style” to you, what’s the first thing that pops into your head? Novelty lingerie? red and pink shiny satin? fluffy handcuffs maybe? There’s nothing wrong with any of those things, but perhaps it’s not very personal to who we really are. Whether or not you celebrate Valentine’s it’s a great excuse to break out those special pieces in your collection and remind yourself why you fell in love with them in the first place! Even if it’s just you and you’re not leaving the house. In fact especially if that’s what you’re planning!
I thought this would be a nice opportunity to share some of my favourite looks from our standard size range along with some styling tips if you feel like playing around with your trusted ensembles! All photography is by Sally Sparrow and models are individually credited.
Miss Deadly Red certainly is a sweetheart too! She wears our Seirian Luxe waspie with lingerie from Playful Promises (discontinued) I personally love an unashamedly romantic lingerie set, dainty pastel shades flatter a lot of different skin tones and there is a classic pin-up feel to it which always makes me feel nostalgic for ice cream sodas and carousels. Our Seirian Luxe is a great way to add a bit of edge to a look like this because the hip cording adds structure and texture, and the strapping gives a hint of mischief! Just enough to keep it seductive and tantalising!
Styling tips- If you have a really specific coloured corset and finding matching lingerie is giving you a headache, look to neutrals and complimentary colours instead. This pastel pink would look fresh and airy with ivory lingerie, or soft and tonal with pale grey!
Blossom And Buttercups knows how to pull focus! She wears our Eirlys waspie with Honey Birdette suspender belt, Bettie Page bullet bra and jacket by House Of CB. My favourite thing about this look is the mix of styles- A touch of showmanship with the jacket, vintage glamour from the bullet bra, curves and drama from the waspie with a contemporary twist from the strappy suspender belt and garters. Also- how underrated are fishnets with a look like this? I feel like this is the start of a super villain costume.
Styling tips- Don’t be afraid to layer your pieces and experiment with clothes outside your lingerie drawer! I’m a huge fan of bodysuits with corsets, especially if lingerie heavy looks aren’t your thing! I would love to see this ensemble with some draping body chains or maybe our Morgan harness.
Erin Williams is the epitome of sophistication in our Meriel overbust corset with leather and lace skirt from Edge O’ Beyond. Sometimes simplicity speaks loudest, especially when you have so much detail to drink in on your corset! This Valentine’s style is one you could take out of the house (albeit with bravery, as the skirt has sheer sides!) and I think it perfectly blends the craftsmanship and romance of the lace corset with the more suggestive elements of leather and mesh on the skirt. An outfit for cigarette holders and cool-as-ice sangfroid.
Styling tips- Mix textures and details- if you have a corset or lingerie with a lot of embellishment or pattern then teaming it with something complimentary but plain can really let it take centre stage!
Well, I couldn’t leave out our Seirian now, could I! Sally Sparrow wears our classic Seirian with Inira lingerie with help from Diego the cat. Red lingerie is certainly a Valentine’s style staple but I think the fetish inspired edge to this makes it stand out from the crowd. Our Inira lingerie layers so well with this corset, and the strappy elements overlap so deliciously. This look is playful but bold, full of sensuality and confidence. If it was a cocktail it would be a Mai Tai.
Styling tips- A must have accessory for this look is our Branwen garters! These are a new addition to our collection and are great to add in for those times you don’t want to wear stockings but want the lines of the suspenders to stand proud.
Miss Deadly Red again! wearing our Vala underbust in Hibiscus pink silk with her own black lingerie. I feel this photo perfectly shows how to style our ultra curvy Vala underbust. The mesh panels offer you a great opportunity to show off detailed high waisted underwear, changing the opacity and the lines on display. Although we’re looking at a pink silk corset, often shown as submissive or retiring, it feels powerful and daring. The lace detail adds a little art deco aesthetic but the whole feel is architectural and strong. I feel this outfit is channelling Sofia Loren, don’t you?
Stying tips- Think about the ways you can break up the lines on the body to emphasise the waist, the hips, to frame your bust. Some lingerie looks will work better than others with your frame, and especially if you bring a corset into the mix! Colour contrast is another good way to do this- using a bolder colour at the points you want to highlight!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this tour of lingerie delights! The beauty of our designs is how many pieces can be mixed and matched across ranges- if you want one last Valentine’s Style tip, look at our Inira and Caron ranges- they can be swapped around to your heart’s content! If you have any queries, we’re always really happy to advise, just drop us a line.