Feeling the chill? From snuggly sweaters to scarves and snow boots, there are plenty of ways to wrap up warmer in winter – but if you choose your underwear wisely, you can wrap up even warmer!
Here are our top 5 lingerie and loungewear essentials for a cozier, more comfortable winter season:
Shadowline® Cotton Hipster Panty
Cotton panties
Staying warm starts with the first thing you choose to put on in the morning, so when it’s frosty out, opt for cozy cotton panties. Thanks to its loosely-interwoven fiber structure which traps many tiny pockets of air against your body, cotton is naturally a great thermal insulator, on top of being soft and breathable.
Our Shadowline® panty collection includes full brief, high leg and hipster options in 100% cotton, while the extended sizing Dixie Belle® range also offers a 100% cotton full brief panty, alongside high waist and slightly lower ‘modern’ rise cotton panties with stylish lace waistbands.
Velrose® Wide Strap Nylon Camisole
Camisoles
Whether you choose soft cotton, slinky satin, or super-smooth nylon, a camisole is a winter wardrobe essential for two reasons: insulation, and comfort. Not only does it add an extra layer of warmth below things such as shirts and blouses, but it also protects your skin against itchy knitwear. A must-have for anyone, but especially those with sensitive skin.
Our Velrose® Wide Strap Nylon Camisole is a simple but cleverly-designed piece which uses princess seaming to avoid excess bulk under your clothing, while our Velrose® Nylon Padded Shoulder Camisole is great for adding structure to smart office wear. Or, for those who prefer their wardrobe basics to be as glamorous as they are practical, our lace-accented Shadowline® Rochelle Satin Adjustable Strap Camisole won’t miss the mark!
Shadowline® Lace Trim Nylon Full Slip
Under slips
In addition to all of their comfort-boosting and outfit-enhancing benefits that you can read about here, full slips and half slips are another great way to pile on additional clothing when the temperatures plummet. And unlike most other layering options, this one’s not visible so you don’t have to think about whether it will match. It always will!
We have slip skirts available for any hemline, from mini length options through to the Shadowline® Nylon Pettiskirt Half Slip which comes in a choice of lengths up to 38”. As for dress slips, our Velrose® Woven Cotton Full Slip is probably the coziest option, but we have over a dozen styles to pick from depending on your length, color, fabric and fit preferences.
Shadowline® Lace Hem Nylon Pant Liner
Pant liners
Slips are great on days you’re wearing a dress or skirt, but when it’s icy cold out, most of us opt for pants. What then? A pant liner is a fabulous alternative to leggings or pantyhose to add extra insulation.
Made from thin yet durable nylon that glides over your skin, our narrow-fit Velrose® Lace Snip-It Adjustable Length Nylon Pant Liner and Shadowline® Lace Hem Nylon Pant Liner line jeans and tailored pants alike without adding bulk, and as a bonus, they’ll also smooth out panty lines.
Shadowline® Petals Long Sleeve Button Down Long Robe
Lounge robe
Even if you’re not heading outside, your lingerie collection can still help you to feel nice and toasty at home – nothing beats wrapping yourself up in the relaxed, drapey fit and enveloping hug of a robe while you’re indoors in winter!
Whether you’re throwing it on the second you step out of bed, or donning it to relax on the sofa at night, you’ll love both of our long-length house robes: the glamorous Shadowline® Silhouette Lace Bodice Button Down Long Robe and the even cozier Shadowline® Petals Long Sleeve Button Down Long Robe, made from our thickest Opacitrique® nylon.
Some of us love winter and others of us can’t wait for this cold weather to be over, but with the right underpinnings, at least we can all stay cozy and comfortable through until springtime!
