Our top 5 on-trend lingerie for London Fashion Week

You’re wearing the clogs, double denim and pastels that flooded the runways at London Fashion Week earlier in the year and you're raring to buy AW10's new aviator jacket, camel coat and chunky ankle boots, but why let the trends stop at outerwear? Update your lingerie with the latest trends and pick fashion-forward lingerie sets which will look just as good on you as it does on the models showing it off.

1. WonderBra Lace Trim Balcony Bra and Lace Shortie in white
Not only is the summer trend of lace sticking around until well into next year according to trend reports, but white is also the colour to be seen in. This innocent looking lingerie set looks a picture when worn together, without being too fussy under your outfit.

2. Freya Arabella Plunge Balcony Bra and Thong
Sheer panels have been seen making jaws drop on the catwalks all the way on to celebrities such as Kelly Brook. Follow suit and match your lingerie to your cutaway and panelled body-con dresses for a sexy style that hints at what’s beneath, complete with pastel bows; another big trend that looks set to stay.

3. Elomi Tamarie Bra and Brief
Florals may have been around since last year, but it looks like dainty and dark florals are going to be even bigger this Winter. Be prepared with this charming lingerie set, which combines exotic embroidery with alluring smoky shades as a base colour.

4. Fantasie Savannah Side Support Plunge Bra and Brief
Channel more of the lace trend but with a gothic edge, with this sensuous lingerie set by Fantasie. The Briefs are ultra-flattering on larger hips and the smooth contours of the bra mean you can wear this lingerie set under your work-wear without causing too many distractions.

5. Panache Harmony Full Cup Bra and Thong
You’ve probably already got a dress which nails the ‘underwear-as-outerwear’ trend which just about every smudged-eyeliner inclined celebrity has embraced with fervour. Give the trend a cheeky twist of your own by letting these pretty bra straps show through your sheer or strappy top.


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How to buy a bra online

You're probably wondering why you need to be told how to buy a bra: you’ve been buying your own bras for years, the bra you’re wearing feels fine and you should probably be spending your valuable time learning how to change a wheel on your car or something instead. But believe it or not, three quarters of women are going about their day - changing car wheels obviously - wearing completely the wrong bra size.

Wrong sizes are most probably owing to bad habits started early on in life, such as not getting measured for a bra properly in the first place. Such common and simple errors as these can lead to bad backs, bad posture, head-aches and sadly, sagging in later life. So, to make sure you’ve still got a bust to be proud of in years to come, follow this advice on making sure your lingerie drawer shapes up; and if doesn’t, how to buy the perfect bra online.

First up, take a look at yourself and your bra in the mirror. Are you over-spilling a little? Then your bra is probably a cup-size or two too small. Is the back of your bra sagging or climbing up your back? This back strap provides you with the majority of your support, so if it’s wrinkled, rising up or just plain loose, then you probably need to go down a size. Take a look at our guide to bra-fitting here.

To ensure the next bra you splash your cash on is the right one for you, get your bra-size measured once a year. From last minute bikini beach diets to a change in hormone levels, our weight certainly see-saws, so it should come as no surprise that our bra size changes with our dress size too.

While choosing your next bra, although you should certainly opt for comfort as well as style, don’t avoid under-wiring. Larger ladies need a helping hand, especially - if it’s discreet - so avoid flimsy cuts and pick under-wired bras. This handy bit of material will also offer you a super-sexy silhouette as well as being more effective than specific breast-minimising bras, which are known for damaging breast tissue.

So you know what to avoid and what to look for, now to take your hunt for the dream bra online. Here at Uplifted Lingerie, one mantra always rings true; you get what you pay for. Yes you could go and get a multi-pack of a plain bras in your newly discovered size from your nearest department store, but the quality won’t be as great and the fit will undoubtedly be poor. Our bras are designed for real women with real curves who want real quality, so take a look at our latest lingerie brands and ranges to find a bra which will show off just how amazing you are.

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