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Unwrapped: The Lingerie Lover’s Gift Guide
In time for Victoria’s Secret fashion show tonight
'Tis officially the season for gift-giving. For us, it’s 31 days of gift giving; for a month, we’ll be providing gift ideas for everyone on your list—from your hard-to-please parents to your ’90s-loving BFF and even your spoiled pet. Filled with creative picks that got our pulses racing, our Unwrapped holiday gift guides will make Christmas shopping a breeze this holiday season.
The annual Victoria's Secret fashion show is broadcasting tonight, which should remind you to start Christmas shopping for all the lingerie lovers in your life, be it your closest BFF or your partner. While the $3 million emerald-and-diamond-encrusted fantasy bra, worn this year by the darling Jasmine Took, and the decorative wings might prove to be more aspirational than inspirational, there will be plenty of looks (almost 70) to delight even the pickiest lingerie connoisseurs. What's more, you don't need to start and end your shopping at one of the popular chain's storefronts should you not find something that catches your eye or is personal enough for your recipient. In fact, with lingerie gifts on the rise between Christmas and Valentine's Day, there are plenty of options, and price points, to pick from whether you're shopping for the sexy vixen or the old-world soul on your list.
Ahead, 25 gifts—including both lingerie and accessories (for those whose underwear drawer is bursting at the seams)—that will inspire your recipient to live that pantless life in 2017.
Lively, The "I Am That Girl" Bralette, $35, available at Lively.
Feel good about a gift that gives back, like this colorful, limited-edition bralette made in partnership with I Am That Girl, proceeds from which go toward empowering girls.
Hanky Panky, Love Note Low Rise Thong, $24, available at Hanky Panky.
Made for the millennial, these emoji-print undies will be a hit during the Yankee Swap portion of your Christmas party.
Tan-Luxe, The Duo Lotion & Drops, $44.95, available at HSN.
If your recipient is a lingerie lover, chances are they will also love a chance to add a little glow to their complexion. Hailing from the U.K., these self-tanning products are some of the best we've ever tested. Add a few drops of the formula to your regular moisturizer or opt for the gradual self-tanning lotion (it lacks any of the unpleasant scents that we've come to associate with self-tanners), and be ready to display an even sun-kissed color rivaling that of the Victoria's Secret models we'll be seeing tonight.
H&M, Pajama Camisole and Shorts, $29.99, available at H&M.
The recipient won't want to take this adorable set off the morning after Christmas, or for the days that follow.
THINX, Hi-Waist Period Panties, $38, available at THINX.
Whether your feminist-forward friend has several pairs of these period panties or has never heard of the brand (but is sure to become a fan), this gift is a can't-disappoint pick when it comes to intimates.
Wildfox, Unwrap Me Blazer Robe, $98, available at Wildfox.
This is one of the softest robes that you will ever experience. The "Unwrap Me" belt detail is the cheeky wink that the recipient, not to mention their partner, will surely appreciate.
Free People, Wild One Undie, $20, available at Free People.
While 2017 might be the year of the rooster, leopard print will never be out of style. Neither will this cute pair of undies.
B.tempt'd by Wacoal, Ciao Bella Balconette Bra, $38; Ciao Bella Tanga, $19, both available at Bloomingdale's.
This bra style is one of the most flattering ones on the market (yours truly has several in different colors to prove). Match it with a pair of equally cute underwear, and you've gifted them a something new and blue in the new year.
ASOS, Eyelash Lace Blindfold, $15.50, available at ASOS.
Help add some spice to the bedroom in 2017 with this sexy lace blindfold that can double duty as a costume prop and a fashionable headpiece.
Fleur Du Mal, Charlotte Lace Triangle Bra, $125; Charlotte Lace Thong, $55; Charlotte Lace Tap Shorts, $135, all available at Fleur Du Mal.
Intended for the recipients who have been really really good this year, this set is sure to thrill any lingerie lover. The silk material will feel luxurious to the touch and the shorts will beg to be worn outside. Not to mention, the details we're most obsessed with: the exquisite print and flirty lace trimming.
Ivy Park, Ribbed Colourblock Bra, $50, available at Topshop.
If your recipient's idea of lingerie is a sports bra, you can't go wrong with this stylish, and practical, one from Beyonce's Ivy Park line.
Rihanna x Stance, Look Back At It Stockings, $22, available at Stance.
Your recipient won't be able to walk away when their partner sees them in these sheer, over-the-knee stockings from Rihanna's collaboration with Stance.
Lonely, Winona Brief in Amethyst, $46.42, available at Lonely.
Brought to you by the most empowering lingerie brand there currently is (you know, the one that featured unretouched images of Lena Dunham and Jemima Kirke in one of its last campaigns), this brief, in the prettiest of purple shades, is truly made with the real body in mind.
Talula, Monterey Bralette, $25, available at Aritzia.
You can count on this delicate bralette to be on the wish list of every lingerie obsessee this holiday season.
Bluebella, Unwrap Me Body Bow, $25, available at ASOS.
Not for the faint of heart, this, erm, one-piece will serve as a gift that keeps on giving to anyone who sees, and subsequently unwraps, it.
NYTT, Criss Cross Bralette, $44, available at Revolve.
With velvet making a huge comeback this season, this bralette is perfect for anyone who's not ready to take the velvet dress plunge this month.
Calvin Klein, Retro Logo High Neck Bra, $29; Retro Logo Boyshort, $16, both available at Urban Outfitters.
The retro lovers and nostalgics will love this new high-fashion take on a beloved classic.
The Laundress, Delicate Wash, $19, available at The Laundress.
A perfect stocking stuffer, this delicate cleaner is a must for keeping your lingerie and other delicates fresh.
Body by Victoria, Crochet Lace High-neck Bralette, $32.50, available at Victoria's Secret.
Don't be surprised if your recipient ends up wearing this bralette out. We would.
Stella McCartney, Knickers of the Week Set, $225, available at Shopbop.
One of the most luxurious gifts that you can gift a lingerie aficionado, this set features undies for every day of the week. Added bonus: The vintage-inspired briefs with the most darling stitching designs come in a box, designed to look like a chest of drawers, that's too pretty to wrap should you not be strong in that department.
Moon Juice, Sex Dust Sachet Box, $20, available at Goop.
Whether you are a believer or a skeptic when it comes to supplements that claim to increase your sexual energy and vigor, it will be fun to see the look on your recipient's face when they see this in their stocking.
Le Petit Trou, Constance Brief, $45, available at Journelle.
Festive but classic, this gift will challenge you to create a bow on the packaging as perfect as the one featured on the backside of the undies.
River Island, Plus Nude Floral Mesh Non Wired Bra, $32, available at River Island.
This delicate set is proof that nude lingerie doesn't necessarily mean boring.
Nasty Gal, Sheer Me Out Plunging Bodysuit, $58, available at Nasty Gal.
With lingerie this pretty, one will want to show it off. May we suggest this bodysuit?
Honeydew, Olivia Bikini, $12, available at Nordstrom.
With a color as pretty and a design as fashion-forward as this, we dare you not to a grab a pair for yourself.
Check out more of our Unwrapped gift guides here.