1. Undrest: Let's face it—unlike the typical screen siren or leading lady, most girls do not emerge from sleep with a face full of make-up, wearing last night's lacy underthings. In real life, we wake up in our older brother's oversized t-shirt circa 1992. That's why we love this lingerie line out of L.A. made from 100 percent Supima cotton, which lets us raise the bar without sacrificing comfort. Just peep the Marissa Bralette and Girlshort, our favorite look from the current collection. Now this is the stuff we can envision laying around on a lazy Sunday morning in.

2. Fred & Ginger: Lingerie for you—duh. Lingerie for your boyfriend? Intriguing. Fred and Ginger—a brand spanking new lingerie line out of London, arguably the most gorgeous of all our picks—is filling that niche with cheeky high-end briefs pour femme and homme. For her: ultra-feminine '50s-inspired sets are rich in color and detail, crafted out of the finest Chantilly lace, French silks, and chiffons—not complete without sheer babydoll overlays and silk pajama jackets. For him: low-rise hipster briefs in graphic prints, packaged ever so discreetly in black, matte boxes. It's a win-win.

3. Myla: Another up-and-coming line out of London, Myla is all about combining luxury and function with a dash of naughty. (You may be familiar if you are an avid Sex and the City fan and remember the fresh water pearl g-string that Samantha made famous.) But if that doesn't tickle your fancy (err...you don't want your fancy tickled), Myla creates endless coordinating bra and panty options with all the silks, tulles and tassels your heart desires. And the moderate prices prove that lingerie doesn't have to be an indulgence.

4. Pleasure State: Lingerie, of course, does not have to be reserved for after-hours; when donning it underneath everyday office attire, it's kind of like harboring a scandalous little secret. That's exactly why Pleasure State, an emerging line out of Sydney, created their diffusion White Label line comprised of "everyday lingerie"—because, frankly, why not? It's just as beautiful and detail-heavy as their couture collection, but still comfortable enough for the daily grind—we love the frilly, all-white Silver Screen set.

- Kristi Garced

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