Lounge Is Raising The Bar On Everyday Lingerie - And Making Us Wonder Why We Ever Settled for Less
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69% of UK women are reportedly wearing the wrong bra size - proving we’re expecting too little from our lingerie. Now, Lounge - the British brand founded on making comfort sexy - is challenging us to demand more with a fit-first collection of essentials designed to rethink the pieces we wear most.
Most of us seem to spend more time thinking about fitting into our jeans than our bras. Yet according to research, 69% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. The problem? We seem to have become surprisingly accepting of "good enough".
It's a telling statistic for a category that forms the foundation of every single outfit. Because whilst fashion has evolved dramatically over the last decade, lingerie has often remained stuck between two extremes: practical but frumpy and uninspiring, or beautiful but reserved for those special occasions. British brand Lounge has spent the last ten years challenging that idea, building its reputation on making comfort sexy. But now it’s turning things up to eleven, combining that same thinking with years of research and development into a new everyday collection designed around a simple premise: that the pieces we wear most should be the pieces that perform best.
Lounge’s ‘The Wrong Size Report’ fundamentally uncovered that over half of us view comfort as our top priority, but struggle to find it without compromise. So that’s what this new 34-strong system offers - comfort without exception. Starting with the first layer, our everyday underwear, Lounge is taking on our knicker drawer basics with its best ever basics in three fabric choices. Comfort offers a smoothing microfibre designed for all-day wear while Lace, which reimagines the brand's bestselling feminine detailing across styles designed for daily life. But the really exciting bit is PillowSoft™ - the brand’s trademarked ultra-soft fabric that feels practically cloud-like to the touch with flexible stretch for maximum comfort. And yes, you can feel the difference - it really might be the world's most comfortable bra IMO.
Making comfort sexy again is the star of the show shape, the Balconette. Challenging the long-standing reign of the T-shirt bra, Lounge is positioning this silhouette as the new modern everyday staple - engineered to deliver a naturally lifted, rounded shape across a wide range of sizes and bust types. It’s a little sexier without deviating from its most important job – but hey, there’s also a T-Shirt style in the collection, alongside triangle too.
And when we’ve finally mastered the basics, the collection moves on to our second layer of clothing with contour-led loungewear essentials, including sculpting leggings, fitted tees and elevated loungewear designed to smooth, support and move with the body. Think less activewear and more the pieces you instinctively reach for on busy mornings, for low-impact movement or – a big one right now - airport travel. Because why shouldn’t that same craving for comfort extend into other parts of your wardrobe too?
If you’re ready to demand more from your knicker drawer, scroll on. Below we’ve rounded up our favourite pieces from the new collection, guaranteed to improve your everyday from the inside out.
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Comfort Balconette Bra
£25.00
If comfort is what you crave, let us introduce you to Lounge's new Comfort Balconette Bra - made with smooth, moulded foam cups for support in all the right places. The microfibre fabric is surprisingly soft to the touch, while the hint of a lace trim makes it feel just a little more special.
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Lace High Push-Up Bra
£40.00
Sure it might have sexier connotations, but lace is every bit as deserving of its place in your everyday rotation. Delicate floral eyelash lace brings a refined femininity to the brand's signature Balconette shape, while the push-up design gives you an extra helping of va-va-voom.
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Comfort Triangle Bralette
£20.00
If you're a triangle girl, ditch the underwire for a smooth, seamless finish that still lifts where you need. We cannot explain how comfortable this one is - you'll forget you have anything on at all.
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PillowSoft™ T-Shirt Bra
£35.00
Trademark alert! Lounge have been secretly working on creating the most comfortable bra known to womankind, and they might just have done it with PillowSoft™. With smooth, seamless edges and a flexible, flattering feel, this is truly everyday underwear done properly.
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Comfort Extreme Push-Up Balconette Bra
£30.00
Want maximum comfort and maximum lift? This is the one. Instantly adding up to 3 cup sizes without looking like you're trying very hard, this feels like the girl-next-door of everyday underwear.
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PillowSoft™ Scoop Bra
£30.00
Low neckline? No problem, Lounge has created the scoop bra - crafted in its patented PillowSoft™ fabric no less.
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Comfort T-Shirt Bra
£25.00
Made with soft, foam cups and smooth microfibre fabric, this comfy t-shirt bra gives just the right amount of push and, yes, is great for wearing under tees without fuss.
Complete The Look
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ContourSoft Short Sleeve T-Shirt
£35.00
Your new go-to base layer has arrived. This flattering short sleeve t-shirt is made with the most buttery-soft fabric that effortlessly sculpts your figure without feeling tight and clingy. See, comfortable can be chic too.
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ContourSoft Flared Leggings
£50.00
The best thing about these? No front seam, which means no digging in whatsoever. Though you might be even more enamoured by the Y seam to the reverse which creates a sculpting effect that instantly gives you the bum you've been working out for (without the workout). These are an absolute must when traveling this summer - be that walking into town, or sat on an airplane.
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ContourSoft Capri Leggings
£40.00
This summer belongs to capri leggings, and these are the most perfect pair we've found yet. Hugging in all the right places and cutting off just below the knee which we think is the most flattering. Pair with the matching tee as a loungewear look, or dress up with a pretty white cotton top, bandana and heels for a riviera-inspired vibe.
Shop Now: Even more summer must-haves from Lounge
Sorted out the foundations? Now you're free to have some fun. Here are the Lounge pieces making up the remainder of our essential summer wardrobe. Easy separates, perfect any-occasion dresses and, of course, the prettiest lingerie on the high street.
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Corset Maxi Dress
£120.00
Hello, this season's it shade of blue. This maxi dress is drenched in it, and also features a flattering corseted bodice with structured boning channels - and even pockets! Ready to see you through all this summer's biggest celebrations, from birthdays to big country weddings.
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Mira Balcony Bra
£45.00
Because some days you need your knicker drawer to go the extra mile. This beautiful floral embroidered style is an instant compliment earner, perfect for when your lingerie is a spectator sport.
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Ribbed Knitted Cardigan
£50.00
Cardigans are one of the season's most unexpected staple - cute buttoned low with your favourite denim or shorts for a low-fuss anytime look. This sky blue style has summer appeal, but will earn its keep all year round.
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Satin Lace Shorts
£50.00
Lace-trim satin shorts are a certified influencer favourite for summer, and we'll be following suit accordingly. So chic with an oversized sweater or a simple white vest.
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Structured Blazer Dress
£90.00
Heading into the office during a heatwave? Here's what you'll be wearing. This structured mini dress is such great option when a hot and sticky commute is on the cards, but it will look just as good through autumn too.
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Monaco Bikini Top
£35.00
Lounge swimwear is second to none - and the luxury Monaco Triangle Bikini will show you why. This clever two-tone design creates a flattering sleek silhouette with thick sculpting fabric and light spacer cups for the perfect amount of push-up.
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Embroidered Mini Dress
£90.00
Hey, it's summer - you literally can't have too many dresses. In case you didn't already know, Lounge evolved from purely lingerie some time ago to include beautiful, well-made pieces you'll genuinely wear and love. This embroidered mini will see you through endless summers.
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Knitted Stripe T-Shirt
£40.00
This fitted T-shirt is made from a beautifully heavyweight knit that flatters every curve. Pair with the Knitted Shorts to create the perfect summertime co-ord, or with a brown satin midi skirt for an elevated look.
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High Waisted Tailored Shorts
£50.00
These are so useful and SO soft. The cupro fabric in these tailored shorts also makes them beautifully structured yet incredibly comfortable to wear.
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Gia Intimates Set
£90.00
Because we all need to leave a little room to play dress up - either for a partner, or just for ourselves. This one is a firm favourite.