Choosing a lingerie set for the autumn season
Autumn changes what lingerie needs to do. In summer, a bra is often visible through light fabric and the colourway is part of the outfit. In autumn, it is mostly under knitwear and the priorities shift: no visible seams, no bulk under a fitted jumper, and a colourway that does not show through a cream or grey knit.
Colourways that work under autumn knitwear
Ivory and warm nude tones disappear under most knitwear colours, including cream, grey, and camel. Deep tones like burgundy or charcoal can show through lighter-coloured knits as a shadow, which some women prefer and others want to avoid. If you are buying a set primarily to wear under clothing, ivory or a warm grey is the more versatile choice.
If the set is for wearing at home or for occasions where it will be seen, the colourway choice is purely aesthetic. The Burgundy and Graphite Rose colourways in the autumn 2026 collection are both designed to be looked at.
Fabric weight and seam visibility
A three-part cup bra has a seam running across the cup that can show through thin fabric as a ridge. Under thick knitwear this is not an issue, but under a fitted merino or a silk blouse it can be visible. A smooth-cup or unlined bra with no cup seam is a better choice for those fabrics.
The Burgundy Lace Bra in the autumn collection is unlined with no cup seam. The Graphite Rose Set has a three-part cup, which is better suited to wearing under heavier knitwear or on its own.
High-waist briefs under trousers
High-waist briefs work well under high-waisted trousers because the waistband sits at the same level as the trouser waistband, eliminating the gap of bare skin that can appear with a low-rise brief. The key is that the brief waistband must be flat, not elasticated in a way that creates a ridge through the trouser fabric.
The waistbands on the Platinum Stat briefs are finished with a flat lace border rather than a folded elastic, which keeps the profile smooth under fitted trousers.
If you are unsure which silhouette suits your usual autumn wardrobe, the enquiry form is a good place to describe what you are looking for. We can suggest specific pieces from the current collection.