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Did 50 Shades Of Grey make cotton underwear sexy?

With 50 Shades Of Grey’s Anna Steele choosing classic cotton underwear over more obviously sexy lingerie, is it out with the racy and in with the sensible? Here’s our pick of the top 6
By Nini Khatiblou
Hairstyle, Skin, Shoulder, Photograph, Waist, Joint, Undergarment, Style, Chest, Elbow,
1

Hanro set

Shoulder, Joint, Waist, Undergarment, Lingerie, Chest, Abdomen, Organ, Brassiere, Stomach,
Why we love it: As featured in 50 Shades Of Grey, the Valerie set is chic and understated luxury at its best.

Bra, £56.50, and knickers, £26.50, Hanro

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2

Marks & Spencer set

Clothing, Brassiere, Skin, Shoulder, Joint, Swimsuit top, Chest, Waist, Undergarment, Trunk,
Why we love it: Who doesn’t love M&S underwear? This smoothline bra and knicker set are VPL-proof.

Bra, £19.50, and knickers, £14, M&S

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3

H&M set

Clothing, Skin, Brassiere, Shoulder, Waist, Joint, Swimsuit top, Swimsuit bottom, Bikini, Undergarment,
Why we love it: H&M offer the ultimate in good-quality basics at bargain prices. 

Bra, £9.99, and knickers, £7.99, H&M

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4

Triumph bra

Brassiere, Product, White, Undergarment, Lingerie, Lingerie top, Swimsuit bottom, Undergarment, Beige, Briefs,
Why we love it: The clever tehnology behind this Triumph minimising bra makes it particularly great for larger busts.

Bra, £36, Triumph

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5

Freya set

Brassiere, Costume accessory, Fashion, Eye glass accessory, Lingerie, Undergarment, Lingerie top, Body jewelry, Silver, Fashion design,
Why we love it: This multiway plunge bra with moulded cups goes the extra mile in support and fit – and it’s available up to a GG cup.

Bra, £34, and knickers, £13, both Freya at Figleaves

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6

Le Slip Francais knickers

Shoulder, Human leg, Joint, Waist, Thigh, Fashion, Magenta, Black, Muscle, Undergarment,
Why we love it: Super-cool new French brand Le Slip Francais specialise in stylish underwear, swimwear and nightwear. Perfect for injecting some French style into your existing wardrobe… Nous adorons! 

Knickers, £19.30, Le Slip Francais

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