Stylish Lingerie In Your Zodiac's Lucky Colours
It’s said that wearing your lucky colour can bring you all manner of luck and success. Here's one way to wear it all day long
By Cheng Jee Yan, Shazrina Shamsudin and Michelle Lee -
Now that it's the season for CNY shopping, you might already have bagged an auspicious outfit inspired by your Chinese zodiac animal and the lucky colours that come with it. Besides, personal lucky shades can supercharge your fortune and bring you all manner of luck and happiness. In our books, there’s no shame in indulging in these harmless superstitions!
And while you want to keep your lucky colours close to you, there’s one extremely easy way to go about it: your intimates. Here, we’ve scoured the stores for the most stylish lingerie (in the auspicious colours for each zodiac animal, according to Way Fengshui's forecast) that you can easily incorporate into your everyday wardrobe.
Crafted into an elegant push-up style for maximum comfort and visual appeal, Perk By Kate's Alexis Halter Convertible Padded Bralette is a must-have for any lingerie collection. Lightweight and unwired for maximum comfort, it's also adorned with delicate white lace, that adds a touch of femininity and sex appeal to your look. Bonus: Its straps can be worn as a halter, crossed or straight.
Alexis Halter Convertible Padded Bralette, $69, Perk by Kate.
In a pastel yellow hue with a girlish design, this set from New York-based brand Fleur du Mal will be your go-to getup this Chinese New Year if you’re born in the Year of the Rat, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Rooster, or Pig. The bra's designed with breathable, moulded push-up cups that also come with removable padding, Complete the set with with the matching medium-waist midi panty.
Style Double Push Wirde Detachable Bra, $89.90, and Style Double Push Midi, $29.90, Triumph.
Brown may not be common when it comes to undergarments, but they’re about to get more popular this CNY as it’s one of the lucky hues for those born in the Year of the Rat, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Rooster, and Pig
A chic set that we have our eyes on would be the one from Boss, which has curved triangular cups and a subtle but eye-catching monogram pattern for a modern aesthetic.
Padded Triangle Bra with Monogram Pattern, $119, and String Briefs with Monogram Pattern, $64.
Struggling to find a black bra that’s sultry and sexy, yet functional? I’m In has got your back…well, front. Featuring soft lace and airy mesh for a romantic look, alongside 11cm thick side bands and breathable 0.3 cm-thin padding, this bra is a prime example of a closet essential that’s subtle yet sexy.
Red lingerie brings everyone good luck, or at least that’s what our elders have drilled into us year after year. So, if this happens to be your lucky colour, you might just have double the luck this year!
A quintessential piece that you can add to your wardrobe is this lace bralette top from Perk By Kate. Featuring a V neckline, this bralette top shows off your decolletage and can also be worn with or without a top on. In fact, this burgundy bralette top can also be worn after CNY for Valentine’s Day too.
Balconette bras are great for pairing with low-cut, V-neck or square-neck tops. And if blue is your auspicious shade this year, consider this one in a sophisticated navy hue, with soft scalloped edges and a pretty sweetheart neckline that creates a flattering silhouette. For additional support, there's a removable support band around the back that helps prevent slipping.
You can also wear it in other styles, from straight to cross-back and halterneck additional straps.
A version of this article first appeared on Her World, and was first published here on Jan 17, 2023.