Lingerie

In silk and lace: bra, £165, and briefs, £105

Lucile’s French Leavers lace set features gold thread and silk to sexily sophisticated effect

Lucile’s luxurious silk and lace creations convey confidence

In lace and silk satin: bra, £190, and briefs, £130

Animal prints bring out checked tailoring’s unexpectedly wild side this season. Photography by Damian Foxe. Styling by Elad Bitton

In silk and lace, £455

With its boudoir silks and exuberant floral blooms, this is an evening suit to seduce in

As leading lingerie brands introduce daywear collections, women are exploring new ways of harnessing the intrinsic glamour and ease of kimonos, slips, pyjamas and camisoles all day long. Claudia Croft reports

In silk satin and lace, £215

In Chantilly lace and silk satin, £490

Bra, £78, and briefs, £44

More elegance from the Australian sleepwear brand Ginia

In silk and satin with sequins, £322. Also in black velvet

In satin and tulle, £90. Also in other colours

The 1980s body is back – this one featuring beautiful lace worthy of an evening dress

The humble body is evolving into a thing of beauty, with sumptuous fabrics and intricate detailing. Avril Groom is seduced

In silk and lace: bra, £295; suspenders, £195; knickers, £295. Also in emerald

In tulle and elastic, £115. Also in other colours