So you’ve booked yourself in for a boudoir session in and are now on the hunt for lingerie to wear. Need some ideas? We’ve got you, sister! We’ve listed some of our personal favourite lingerie brands: local, international, petite, plus-sized, we have them all. Check out our list below!
Bells and Birds (Singapore)Link to: https://bellsandbirds.com/
Singaporean-brand Bells and Birds started off making bridal robes and accessories for brides, catering to an underserved local bridal market looking for romantic lace robes for their wedding day. The brand has since expanded to include feminine loungewear, comfortable sleepwear and sultry nightwear! Sizing runs from S to XL, with made-to-order options available.
Perk by Kate (Singapore)Link to: https://www.perkbykate.com/
Well-known and well-loved local brand, Perk by Kate, was known for its feminine yet sexy padded bralette offerings. Not content to cater to the petite and regular-sized market, the brand introduced a fuller bust range in recent years and we are here for it! Their full bust range caters up to a 3XL (42A/42B).
Aside from carrying a range of bras, bralettes, sheer lingerie and boudoir styles to cater for different occasions, Perk by Kate also offers a recovery collection for women following a mastectomy or breast reconstruction surgery recovery. We stan a thoughtful brand that constantly evolves for its customers!
Thistle & Spire (USA)Link to: https://www.thistleandspire.com/
When I booked my own boudoir shoot with The Pin-up Rebels, I was excited to show-off my newly attained lingerie collection by American brand, Thistle & Spire. Female-founded in 2015, Thistle & Spire makes exquisite, intricate lingerie pieces that aims to show-off your sensuality and sexuality in style. Lace, mesh, embellishments, straps – whatever your preference, they have it. Wear their lingerie as a statement piece or under your selected outfit, the choice is entirely yours!
The best part? Thistle & Spire’s lingerie size ranges from XS (US 0-2) to 3X (US 22-24).
Curvy Kate (UK)Link to: https://www.curvykate.com/
Curvy Kate is a household name in the UK, specialising in plus size bras from sizes 28D to 46G (UK cut). With a mission to make women feel sexier in their curves, Curvy Kate has shown itself to be a reliable brand catering to the plus size and full bust market. Their online store has everything from the basic t-shirt bras to front-fastening bras to bodies and basques.
Want something sexier for your shoot? Check out Scantilly by Curvy Kate (link to: https://www.curvykate.com/collections/scantilly), the bold and sexy range of Curvy Kate.
I’M IN (Singapore)Link to: https://iminxx.com/
I’M IN is a local lingerie brand that designs with the Asian woman in mind. With a size range from 30B/65B to 40C/90C, I’M IN is loved by the local market for their wireless intimates, including their non-slip strapless bras, seamless push-up bras and the super comfortable air-ee seamless collection! I’M IN also has four experience stores around Singapore, making it easy for you to pop into one to try on their lingerie in-person and find something suitable for your boudoir session!
Dear Eve Lingerie (Australia)Link to: https://dearevelingerie.com.au/
Calling all our smaller-framed sisters! This brand is for you. Dear Eve Lingerie understands how challenging it is for petite women with smaller bust sizes to find beautiful lingerie that is comfortable and fits them well. With the aim of helping small-to-medium sized women feel cherished and beautiful, Dear Eve offers a selection of lingerie that celebrates the sensuality of a petite woman’s silhouette. Dear Eve’s lingerie are ethically produced with high quality materials and every purchase from the brand supports Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA). What’s not to love about a brand that is all about supporting and empowering women!
Chantelle (France)Link to: https://us.chantelle.com/
Parisian lingerie brand Chantelle has built a consistent following since it started making lingerie in 1876. With four brands under its roof, you’ll be spoilt for choices regardless if you’re after the familiar, something modern, disruptive or feminine. Chantelle also boasts an impressive size range from 30 to 46 bands and A to I cups. It’s no wonder Chantelle has remained a beloved lingerie brand till today!
XIXILI Intimates (Malaysia) Link to: https://www.xixili-intimates.com/sg/
Malaysian brand XIXILI offers affordable lingerie for Asian women from A to I cups and bands 65 to 100. XIXILI is beloved amongst Malaysians for the easy accessibility of trying on and being fitted in one of their many stores located across Malaysia. Not based in Malaysia? Fret not! XIXILI’s website ships globally, and the brand also has a presence in Canada, India, Singapore, Indonesia, Maldives and Vietnam. The brand’s online store also has a 3D Avatar that allows you to visualise how the lingerie will look on you before you commit to making a purchase.
Pour Moi (UK)Link to: https://www.pourmoi.co.uk/
From its humble beginnings in a tiny office in Macclesfield, United Kingdom, Pour Moi has grown from strength to strength while remaining true to its belief that people should not have to overpay for good-fitting lingerie. Pour Moi remains committed to offering lingerie, swimwear and sportswear ranging from A to J cups. This writer loves their “Worn to be Seen” (link to: https://www.pourmoi.co.uk/lingerie/worntobeseen/) collection in particular, which boasts many drool-worthy lingerie outfits that could be worn as outerwear and feature in your boudoir shoot!
Supporting Eve (Singapore)Link to: https://www.instagram.com/supporting.eve.lingerie/
Supporting Eve Lingerie is so new that their website isn’t live yet. However, this isn’t stopping this writer from sharing about this new lingerie boutique that recently opened in Cluny Court in Singapore. Catering to a size range from 28 to 42 band and D to K cups, Supporting Eve stocks handpicked international brands in its store. From Louisa Bracq, Marie Jo, Freya, Panache and many more, check out their physical store to conveniently try on these international brands! You may also sign up here (link to: https://supportingeve.sg/) to be updated when their website is live.
Which lingerie brand are you most excited to try? Let us know! We can’t wait to see what outfits you’ll rock at your boudoir session!
Lingerie isn’t for you? No worries! Please remember you don’t need to wear lingerie to do a boudoir shoot with The Pin-up Rebels. Be fully clothed, in sportswear or nothing at all, you do you!
(Note from Mary, Founder of The Pin-up Rebels: Do you know of any other brands you want us to share? Reach out at hey@thepinuprebels.com or comment below, and we will create another list! Let's help women be informed on what is available in the market. )
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