Branding is important in underwear. In a market where there’s so much variety, brand features are a helpful guide to shape and fit. It’s where we find consistency. We all know that once we find a brand that we get on with, it makes a difference. We save the time and stress of shopping around and we benefit from a shape that gives us confidence and comfort that makes us content. So we thought we’d have a little look at the brands that we’ve curated at Elle Courbee. They each have their own best bits that make them uniquely placed for different women.
Control Body
If your priority is a streamlined silhouette, then Control Body is the brand for you. From control briefs to shaping slips, these garments are all about compression in the right places. The construction is deliberately seamless, so that you can wear this brand with the slinkiest and clingiest of outfits without danger of visibility. From comfort bras with wide shoulder straps to shorts with wide waistbands, the construction of this brand is all about secure fit. That means that you won’t find lumps and bumps elsewhere when you shape with Control Body.
Control Body Factfile
- Seamless construction to minimise visibility
- Compression panels to target shaping
- Sizes up to 24
- Great for comfort and support
Shirley of Hollywood
With nostalgic influences and flattering lines, Shirley of Hollywood is designed to be seen. Choose from sexy corsets to create a bombshell hourglass shape to satin nightgowns and robes that ooze sensuality. This brand is high on detail, so you can expect cute prints, soft colours and intricate lace. Shirley of Hollywood corsets are classically constructed with beautiful satin and lace fabrics, boning and lace up backs. This means you have ultimate control over your waist cinching. Then when it comes to nighttime, this brand has everything to keep you feeling your most sexy, with lace chemises and figure skimming robes.
Shirley of Hollywood Factfile
- Sexy shapes and detailing
- Classical corset lines
- Sizes up to 26
- Great for feeling gorgeous
Wolbar
A popular European brand, Wolbar is the ultimate in contemporary lines and unfussy elegance. This brand use quality high tech fabrics and design structure to optimise comfort and body sculpting. Whether you go for a full shaping brief or a stretch lace hipster line, you can trust that the fabric will feel like clouds against your skin. The cuts and panelling of Wolbar briefs and shorts mix cute with trendy but always prioritise shaping. This shapewear is versatile and modern and absolutely right for both daily wear and special occasions.
Wolbar Factfile
- Contemporary, minimalist style
- Excellent technical shaping
- Sizes up to xx
- Great for daily wear
Roza
This is a standout lingerie brand, which mixes elegant shaping with sensuality. Roza garments are extremely pretty with luxurious attention to detail. From boxer briefs to thongs, the level of detailing means that all styles are fantastically romantic and sexy. Matching sets are a must when it comes to the Roza brand, with choices from leopard print to eyelash lacing waiting to be snapped up.
Roza Factfile
- Luxury lingerie
- Matching sets available
- Sizes up to 18
- Great for feminine style
Irall
Specialising in elegant and luxurious nightwear, Irall is a go-to brand for bedtime glamour. With silks and satin nightdresses and robes that are designed to highlight femininity, this premium sleepwear brand is great for indulgence. There is signature lace detailing on nightdresses and robes alike, which give these garments an opulent touch alongside the smooth and uninterrupted line of smooth satin.
Irall Factfile
- Luxury nightwear
- Flattering, feminine cuts
- Sizes up to 20
- Great for indulgent pampering
At Elle Courbee, we’ve chosen our brands because of the variety that they offer. Whether your aim is streamlined silhouettes or sultry bedtimes, there’s a brand for you. Shop by brand here.
Becky is a content manager who writes informed industry based articles for businesses and consumers. She’s written for Elle Courbee on women’s issues and fashion for a number of years.
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