16 Lingerie Sets For Wherever Your V-Day Plans Take You

My version of "adulting" happened when I began to invest in expensive lingerie. Following a heart-shattering breakup, I suddenly began to spend the money usually reserved for clothing (at the time for me, this typically meant fast fashion pieces reflecting the trend of the moment) on lingerie sets and bodysuits from the likes of La Perla, Kiki de Montparnasse, and Stella McCartney (usually scoured at sample sales and discount department stores like Nordstrom Rack, though). Having lost a sense of self after being with someone for many years, it felt critical to my well-being to regain some autonomy back. For me, that translated to wearing stunning pieces of lingerie that no one would ever see. While it may seem trivial as a healing process, buying lingerie had begun, and continues to this day, to be part of my self-care routine.

All to say, regardless of whether you're single, dating around, or in a serious relationship, there is something incredibly self-indulgent about wearing beautiful lingerie underneath all those layers of winter clothes—especially come Valentine's Day. With that in mind, we rounded up our favorite sets of the season for wherever February 13th (hi, Galentine's Day) or 14th finds you, be it out with girlfriends or on a hot and steamy date or at a bed-in boycott of the capitalist machine that tries to commodify love. And no, the following sets are not only from the luxe likes of Fleur du Mal and Agent Provocateur (even though there are those, too). Instead, we're featuring plenty of beautiful pieces that will not only not hurt your wallet, but also will have you feeling like the queen you are:

Ahead, our picks.

Blush Lingerie, Intime two-piece set, $78 for set, available at Blush Lingerie.

Lonely, Dahlia Underwire Bra, $84.65, and High-Waist Brief, $47.84, available at Lonely.

B.tempt'd, Ciao Bella Balconette Bra, $26.60, and Tanga Panty, $13.30, available at b.tempt'd.

Anine Bing, Rumi bra, $89, and Leo satin panty, $39, available at Anine Bing.

Lively, The Retro Ribbed Bralette, $35, and The All-Day Brief, $10, available at Lively.

Fleur du Mal, Embroidered Lace Balconette, $158, and Lace Thong, $58, available at Fleur du Mal.

ASOS CURVE, Vedette Velvet and Lace Padded Bra Set, $51, available at ASOS.

Gooseberry, Picante Longline Bra and high waist, $124, available at Gooseberry.

Love Stories, Love Lace Bra, $75, and Roomie Thong, $31, available at Love Stories.

ThirdLove, Front Closure Lace Racerback, $76, Lace Cheeky, $34, available at ThirdLove.

Agent Provocateur, Whitney Bra, $190, and, Whitney Big Brief, $165, available at Agent Provocateur.

Mimi Holliday, Beau Daiquiri Front Fastening Triangle Bra, $59, available at Journelle; Heart Embroidered Thong, $46, available at ASOS.

Living for Lovely, Lace Bra, $19, and Panties, $9, available at ModCloth.

Bordelle, Cabaret Soft Triangle Bra, $184, Bondage Belle Peep Brief, $205, available at Brooklyn Fox Lingerie.

H&M, Lace Bodysuit, $34.99, and Lace High Waist Briefs, $14.99, available at H&M.

Morgan Lane, Ellie Bra, $198, and Cleo Panty, $195, available at Morgan Lane.