Confidence-boosting high street lingerie that is both sexy and flattering

In the market for some new lingerie? Perhaps you’re thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day, or maybe you're in need of an underwear drawer revamp in 2020.

Either way, the high street has some great lingerie sets at the moment that are not only sexy, but flattering, too.

After all, there’s no point buying a bra that looks great on the rail, but doesn’t make you feel good when you’re in it.

M&S in particular has upped its underwear game this year - alongside its active wear (opens in new tab) and spring/summer collections (opens in new tab) - and we're very impressed.

We've rounded up some of our favourite pieces across a variety of brands.

See you at the (virtual) check out...

Triumph Amourette Lace Body

£66, John Lewis If you're looking to lace-up your lingerie collection, this body is just the ticket. If features a supportive v-shaped panel which also has a slimming effect. It's sleek and sexy - what more could you ask for?

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Chantelle Festivite Plunge T-Shirt Bra

When you think of a humble T-shirt bra, sexiness doesn’t usually spring to mind. But this beautiful T-shirt plunge bra has proved us wrong. This piece has a wonderfully vintage and super feminine feel to it – designed with figure flattering in mind. The extra lace on the straps helps with support and creates an uplifting shape.

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ASOS DESIGN Fuller Bust Faye Underwire Lace Padded Bra and Knickers

£20, ASOS This set from ASOS ticks all the right boxes. It’s comfortable, flattering and is lovely to look at. What’s more, the beautiful purple shade looks great against a variety of skin tones. The full cup and wide straps on the bra ensure support at all times.

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ASOS DESIGN Faye lace cut out brief

£10, ASOS The high-waisted briefs have a leg-lengthening effect. The set is also available across all the brand’s ranges – ASOS Curve, Tall, Petite and Maternity – so you can find the perfect fit.

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Panache Tango Balconette Bra

£24.65, Figleaves There’s a reason this bra has been one of the brand’s bestsellers for the past two decades. The supportive bra – with an underwire design and “powermesh” wings – goes up to a K cup. The popular product features leaf embroidery and bow detailing – both of which give this piece extra oomph. It’s also available in 10 different shades – our favourites are the navy and aubergine.

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Marks & Spencer Smoothing Padded Set

£25, Marks & Spencer The seamless fabric creates an all-over smoothing effect for this bra and knicker set. Both are designed to be worn under tighter pieces of clothing - so there's no need to worry about VBLs (visible bra lines) or VPLs (visible pant lines). Not only is this set functional, but it’s sexy too. It comes in three luxurious colours - an alabaster creamy nude, jet black and khaki green. The lacy knickers are also available in a high-waisted shape, which is flattering on hips and makes your waist look smaller.

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Pour Moi St Tropez Full Cup Bra

£20, Brastop But, ultimately, it’s all in the detailing this with set - from the seductive mesh fabric to the feminine pink accents

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Pour Moi St Tropez Shorts

£9.50, Brastop The matching knickers are in a shorts style, which skim the hips.

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Figleaves Juliette Lace Bra

£20.80, Figleaves The scalloped edging and all-over lace makes this piece super feminine and romantic. The triangular cups, with extra lace on the top, helps with extra support while the plunging style give this comfortable piece a seductive edge.

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Marks & Spencer Silk & Lace Padded Balcony Bra

£27.50, Marks & Spencer Anything silky or lacy instantly oozes romance, so this underwear set from M&S is a double whammy - featuring both fabrics. Not only does this bra feel great against your skin but the added stretch offers a flattering uplift. The balcony style also creates a more natural-looking shape, as opposed to a plunge.

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Fantasie Twilight Side Support Bra Saffron Orange and Matching Knickers

£26, Brastop The peek-a-boo effect created by mesh instantly makes this bra and knicker set sexier. Both pieces also feature a pretty crochet lace overlay, which adds even more interest. What's more, the bra's side support panels create a forward projection, for a perky shape

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