What to put under the tree: Unsmithing base underwear as a gift
When choosing a New Year gift, we often look for something interesting, that will surprise a loved one. At the same time, we forget that sometimes it is doubly pleasant to get simple necessary things that hands do not reach to buy. This gift can be a basic underwear. In order for the gift to be remembered and dear to the heart, we suggest choosing underwear of independent brands and a mass market that work with natural fabrics, put convenience at the forefront, monitor quality and share bodipositive ideology.
Baserange kit
One of the brands of linen, designed to emphasize the natural beauty of the body - Baserange, which we have already mentioned more than once. Danish-French duet of designers Blandi de Verdelyan and Marie-Louise Mogensen in the production monitors the flow of water, avoids toxic dyes and sews from organic materials: silk, cotton and flax. Designers argue that durable clothing should not be a luxury, at the same time, to create such, they go for fabrics in France and to Turkey, and then send them to Portugal for production. We chose this kit for its unusual fabric for linen - velor - and dusty color. It seems so cozy that it will be nice even to walk around the house.
Sconce
$76
Underpants
$48
Sloane & Tate Kit
Almost in every lingerie store you can find similar pants-shorts, which at first glance seem to be comfortable, but in fact they get stuck under clothes, pull legs and rub. Although they must act on the principle of men's boxers - to provide freedom of movement. The founder of Sloane & Tate, Eliza Ladenson, was knowingly inspired by male models of underwear, taking the best from traditional boxers. Her underpants are seamless, so they fit like a second skin and are completely invisible under clothes. Bras do not have bones, hooks and clasps. All underwear is made of cotton and, although it looks modest, will surely please those who pay attention to the details.
Sconce
$36
Underpants
$36
Wood Wood Kit
Basic underwear can be interesting, as evidenced by Wood Wood, famous for its simple and concise things. Ribbed underwear is suitable not only for wearing under clothes, but also as a home set - thanks to the material from which it is made, 100% cotton. Both the top and the underpants are adjacent to the body, and due to their density they warm almost like thermal underwear. The only thing you need to take into account when buying: they will probably be visible under light pants or blouses.
Sconce
$63
Underpants
$51
Kit & Other Stories
Cotton and beige are not a necessary criterion for basic underwear, as is a simple design. The base can also be made of silk and satin and have parts like additional fasteners, straps, inserts and decorative seams. Therefore, if you are looking for casual lingerie as a gift, but do not want to bump into minimalism, you should look at the sets of & Other Stories, which stand for a variety of beauty and choose atypical models for collaborations. The set chosen by us is inspired by retro models, it is as comfortable and pleasant as possible for the body.
Sconce
£25
Underpants
£12
Marieyat Kit
In the usual way, the decor is everything that is mounted on top of the base, but the creator of the Marieyat brand, a Hong Kong designer and graduate of Central Saint Martins, decorates her lingerie only with graphic cuts. She initially conceived to create a brand of simple linen from natural fabrics, which would not change the natural shape of the body. Hence, pastel colors, and seamless designs. This lingerie is designed to be as comfortable as men's, but at the same time remain sensual. The designer admires the beauty of the female body in all its diversity - this is noticeable in the lookbook and in the online store of the brand: its models are minimally retouched - so you can see the scars and stretch marks. Now, some models can be bought at a discount, which is rare for an independent brand of basic underwear.
Top
$48
Underpants
$36,99
Sconce skin
When creating the Skin brand, designer Susan Bichel focused on the daily life of a woman: home, work, family, meeting friends and running around on business - you should feel comfortable day and night, so the same underwear should fit all these occasions. Let the panties and bra complemented by lace, but it does not look too elegant - they still look simple and everyday. We chose this bodice for versatility - it is really suitable for everyday wear, and for going out in an evening dress. And wide straps will provide reliable support.
Sconce
€82
LÖV Kit
“No bones and push-ups are just plain design,” the Austrian bodipositive underwear brand LÖV describes the creators themselves. All clothes are made of natural fabrics and with maximum simplicity, but with attention to detail: for example, there are sconces with front fastener for greater convenience. The colors are natural shades, among which are names like "green grass" and "brown dog rose".
Sconce
€60
Underpants
€55
Bra Lonely Label
The Lonely Label brand appeared in New Zealand, although it has long been known and loved far beyond its borders. This is not surprising: the Lonely philosophy is based on body positivity, freedom and equality. The sequence of the company is fascinating: they refuse to retouch in their advertising campaigns, although atypical for the industry models take part in the shooting - girls with different types of appearance, proportions and skin color. Therefore, to get a bra or panties brand will be twice as nice. Among the ceremonial options with lace in Lonely Label there are quite basic models, like this bra.
Sconce
$70,82
Panties A.P.C.
The opinion that the “grandmothers” cowards disfigure the female figure at some point killed the demand for comfortable underwear with a high waist. So, from the mid-90s and throughout the first decade of the 2000s, thong panties remained at the peak of popularity. But with the trends for things with a high waist, comfortable panties have returned, which are produced by everyone: young independent brands, a mass market and a "heavy luxury". There are those in the French brand A.P.C. Creator A.P.C. Jean Thuitus is inspired by a uniform - a dress without an imaginary beauty, simple and clearly tailored, which does not overshadow the personality. Typically, the brand does not produce underwear, but this season made an exception in the form of such retrocars.
Underpants
$55
COS kit
Speaking of basic things, it is difficult to do without mentioning COS. And let the “smart” and simple cut of their clothes be familiar to fans of the brand, a gift from the store will not become less pleasant. Moreover, COS underwear is like the beginning began - a base from which it is easy to build the basis of the whole image. Minimalism, pleasant colors, natural fabrics, concise fit - the primary set for comfortable clothes. True, the bra in this set does not have bones and elastic bands under the breast, so for those who like strong support of the bust and cups, such underwear may not be suitable.
Sconce
£19
Underpants
£12
Photo: Need Supply (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6), Sloane and Tate (1, 2), & Other Stories (1, 2), Net-A-Porter, Garmentory (1, 2), Lonely label, APC, COS (1, 2)