Choosing the right lingerie means selecting comfortable underwear that fits your body shape – but that’s not all. The choice of color is also crucial. It reflects your personality and mood. You should select the right shades based on your hair color and style. Here’s a look at the symbolism of each color and tips for making the right choice.
Meaning of Colors
What your lingerie says about you
Pink, blue, black, white… The colors available for women’s underwear are varied and highly significant. Each color reflects an emotion, personality trait, or mood. Here’s an overview of the meanings of each lingerie color.
Black – the essence of elegance
Black is one of the classic, timeless colors for women’s lingerie. It is a must-have that can be worn daily or for special occasions. Black lingerie symbolizes elegance and charm. A woman wearing black – a sober yet powerful color – can be associated with the iconic “femme fatale”: mysterious and confident.
The Laurie lingerie set plays with reflections and shine to enhance black, giving it a sensual and refined dimension.
White – symbol of purity
White is inseparable from the symbolism of marriage and purity. Like black, this color remains a lingerie classic, for a delicate and clean look. Associated with innocence, peace, and light, white lingerie appeals to women seeking naturalness and simplicity. Often combined with lace for a sexy touch, white is delicate and requires careful washing to maintain its brilliance.
The White Arum bra embodies white lingerie in all its beauty: lightness, lace, and natural seduction.
Blue – the versatile color
Symbolizing wisdom and loyalty, blue underwear has an undeniable advantage: it suits all skin tones and hair colors. Subtle, comforting, and neutral, blue can also become sexy when combined with lace or transparency effects. Clearly, this color is a safe choice.
The Sabrina blue bra plays with materials to showcase blue in different facets, giving a subtle and original result.
Red – the color of passion
In both imagination and lingerie, red signifies passionate love, forbidden allure, fire, and warmth. Red lingerie draws attention and symbolizes excitement, power, and ambition. Unlike blue, red is intense and evokes passion. Depending on hair and skin tone, certain shades of red should be preferred. Red underwear is an essential for your lingerie drawer, perfect for special occasions.
With a subtle blend of red and gold, the Desiré red bra exudes romantic and refined sensuality.
Purple – for a refined style
Rare but present, purple is also used in women’s lingerie. This vibrant color references royalty, luxury, and sophistication while adding a sensual touch. It brings personality and originality to your lingerie collection.
With the Suzie bra, purple is expressed fully in a dark, sophisticated shade that stands out.
Nude – the invisible
Skin tone, or nude, is a soft, powdery shade close to the natural skin color. This tone appeals to women seeking discreet, soft, almost invisible lingerie, far from flashy colors. Darker shades are also available for more elegance.
With the Sonia nude bra, elegance is subtle: a simple and refined piece that flatters without overdoing it.
Green – symbol of positivity
Major lingerie brands are embracing green, offering sets from fir green to mint green. Green symbolizes hope, luck, and nature. Green represents acceptance and freedom of the female body. Floral and botanical patterns combine beautifully with this color for trendy and original lingerie.
The Carla green bra showcases green lightly with delicate lace accents.
Pink – the romantic touch
Want to attract attention without being overtly seductive? Pink underwear is your perfect ally. Romance, tenderness, and sensitivity are the keywords for this color, flattering all skin tones.
The Suzan pink bra interprets pink delicately, with a subtle transparency effect.
Our article was written by Sélène, our content manager, in collaboration with Guilhermina, our head of the study office.
