How to look sexy for less on Valentine’s Day with High Street dupes of top designer lingerie
VALENTINE’S Day is around the corner, but why splurge on designer lingerie when High Street dupes deliver the same luxe feel for a fraction of the price?
Fashion Editor Clemmie Fieldsend reveals where to bag a bargain.
AGENT PROVOCATEUR & Abbey Clancy v PRETTY LITTLE THING
When it comes to sexy smalls, the combination of Agent Provocateur and Abbey Clancy is bound to raise temperatures.
But it will significantly lower your bank balance, too.
Renowned for their sultry lingerie and bondage gear, their craftsmanship and premium materials justify their hefty price tags.
However, if you’re looking for a similar look for less, head over to PrettyLittleThing, which has a bra, bottoms and suspenders set similar to Abbey’s – but for a whopping £432 less.
Better still, PLT’s bundle comes with stockings included.
YOU SAVE: £432
SKIMS v PRIMARK
The online description of this top boasts: A cami this irresistible could only be Skims.
Well, we hate to break it to you Kim Kardashian, but it could also be Primark.
The high street giant’s more purse-friendly co-ord set in the same love heart print is a fraction of the price, at just £7 for the pair.
Skims’ set is made from polyamide and elastane, while Primark’s is made from nylon and elastane – which means they are made from the same fabric, but with one brand you’re paying for the Kardashian connection.
This cute dupe from Primark will outlive Valentine’s Day and make a go-to pyjama set for the rest of the year with its on-trend pointelle design.
YOU SAVE: £64
DOLCE & GABBANA v M&S
Channel your inner A-lister with a leopard print bra and brief set to rival lingerie by iconic Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana.
Not only do you get three pairs of sexy, high-waisted knickers that will enhance your curves, you also get to choose from a wider variety of sizes.
Available in size 8-28 in the briefs and 30A-40 in the bra, M&S’s nod to D&G’s fierce print is clearly the savvy way to go.
As well as looking phenomenal in your statement underwear, you’ll be comfy, too. M&S’s bra is non-wired, while still bringing the bust support you need. And who doesn’t love a big, comfy pair of pants?
YOU SAVE: £705
RIGBY & PELLER v TU
Red lingerie is synonymous with Valentine’s Day and screams passion, love and desire.
That being said, how often do you dust off a red lingerie set for everyday use… or even a typical night of passion?
If you’re someone who feels safer in black or nude, it’s best to save your budget for your regular underwear and head to Tu at Sainsbury’s for this bargain red set that rivals luxury lingerie brand, Rigby & Peller.
Although the legendary British brand comes with historic clout – the late Queen got her smalls there – Tu’s non-padded, floral lace design is the spitting image of the high-end version, so why pay more?
YOU SAVE: £112
SAVAGE X FENTY v ANN SUMMERS
Want look-at-me lingerie? Then opting for pop queen Rihanna’s range is the right route to go down.
And whilst the Bajan babe’s lingerie is moderately priced for a designer brand, £71 for a set is a bit of a stretch when Ann Summers has a near-identical look for £35.
Embroidered with delicate bows along the top of the bra cup, the dupe delivers a sexy edge while still being female-friendly.
Rihanna wears a matching thong with her red bra, and Ann Summers also sells a version. But to accentuate your curves and make your legs look longer, go for the high-waisted and high-leg brief instead.
YOU SAVE: £36
COCO DE MER v BOUX AVENUE
Switch from bras to a bodysuit this Valentine’s Day with a lace all-in-one that can easily double as daywear.
Coco de Mer is the London-based brand loved by Pamela Anderson and Helena Christensen and specialises in luxury underwear and female pleasure.
But it’ll cost you.
Their black lace bodysuit will set you back a whopping £345, but you can find a similar design at high street retailer Boux Avenue.
Slip on your bodysuit after dark, or even wear it for your Valentine’s dinner with a black tuxedo-style jacket over the top for a seriously sexy outfit.
YOU SAVE: £295
LA PERLA v ABERCROMBIE
Step into something more comfortable for the most romantic night of the year with a chemise – also known as a negligee or slip dress.
In expensive silk, or a more reasonably priced (but just as good) satin, these dresses feel as good as they look.
Not only do they glide over skin and are forgiving on lumps and bumps, they are super comfortable – whatever the price tag.
While this navy design from Italian lingerie brand La Perla will set you back the hefty £565, Abercrombie’s better-value dupe is only £58.
YOU SAVE: £507
SIMONE PERELE v H&M
Covering up in a two-piece pyjama set doesn’t mean being less sexy.
A slinky satin and lace camisole and shorts pairing can still set pulses racing.
When it comes to the art of seduction, the French pretty much have it nailed and Parisian lingerie brand Simone Perele are experts at putting the ‘ooh’ into ooh-la-la with their pricey underwear.
However their silky sets will set you back £200, while H&M’s dupe is less than £20 and does the job just as well. Perfect for a night of amour.
YOU SAVE: £180.01