The Valentine's Day countdown is on, and we know you have most of your checklist ticked off. That lowlit French restaurant you've been eyeing? Booked. The LBD that's been waiting for the perfect occasion? Bought. But, even if you're planning a galentines get-together with your besties or a solo night in on the sofa, February 14th provides the perfect excuse to treat yourself to a special lingerie set worth investing in, even if you're the only one who sees it.
We get the landscape is quite broad – from red strappy cut-out bodysuits to full Margot Robbie-level corsets. It can be *daunting*, but can we suggest something a little different? As you know by now, powder blue is the hue of the season, and lingerie brands like Bluebella are positioning it as an unexpected alternative to your standard love-themed tones.
The label's Valentina heart balcony bra and matching thong set is the one to beat this V-Day weekend. With its stacked heart motifs and sexy, sheer mesh, it is the perfect investment for lingerie you will enjoy well after that chocolate box is finished.
Hint: If you're wondering about the next best way to show it off, we recommend reaching for a coordinating blue cardigan (or Henley) with a top button or two undone for a subtle peak at the top border for a playful spotlight to the bra's embroidered detailing.
And, as for post-February plans, there's no reason this lingerie set wouldn't work just as well under your go-to jeans and jumper outfit combo.
Angel Cordova-Todd is the Fashion Assistant at Cosmopolitan UK, Red and Prima. Having previously spent time at Elle UK, The Sunday Times Style, Net-a-Porter and The Outnet she’s a budding shopping specialist. You’ll typically find her overpopulating her online wishlists, prepping threads for our next cover star, swimming in Bermuda, or internally debating whether she should root for Piastri or Hamilton during a Grand Prix (most likely both..).
