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The Valentine’s Day Lingerie Gift Guide

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Here at The Manual, we believe lingerie is the gift that keeps on giving, both to you and the woman in your life.

This Valentine’s Day, don’t settle for chocolate and roses—buy her something that will really make her heart race. We rounded up our favorite lingerie brands of the moment to make shopping even easier for you.

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Montelle Intimates Deep V Bralette & Lace Brief Set ($90)

Montelle Intimates Deep V Bralette & Lace Brief Set
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Montelle has been designing lacy, beautiful lingerie out of Montreal since 1994, so they know a thing or two about how women’s intimates should fit and feel. This alluring bralette features a deep-V design that’s as comfortable as it is sultry, and it’s the perfect shape for showing off under a sheer top. Pair it with the matching brief, and it’s bound to be her new favorite set.

Enclosed ($55-$549)

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This is the gift that truly keeps on giving. Enclosed is a concierge panty service that takes the guesswork out of lingerie shopping. You choose the length of subscription (one, three, six and 12 month increments), preferred styles and size, and then Enclosed does the rest. Each pair arrives inside a beautiful box of seasonal flower petals with a personalized note, so you’ll look like a pro without the stress of combing the racks for something you think she’ll love.

Lively The Bodysuit ($45)

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Lively has started a lingerie revolution. Designed for women by women, their team has more than 60 years of experience in lingerie manufacturing, so they know a thing or two about fit, comfort and style. They consider their line of bras, underwear and bodysuits leisurée, and it’s blurring the lines of lingerie, activewear, and swim for pieces women want to live in every day. This bodysuit is perfect for lounging around the house, but she’ll love throwing it on with jeans for an easy put-together look, too.

RVCA Rose Park Bra & Short Set ($60)

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This sweet loungewear set is both comfortable and sexy, so your girl will want to live in it all day, every day. The bra features adjustable straps and beautiful back cutouts, and the boyfriend-inspired shorts are flowy and non-restricting. The drawstring canvas bag is the perfect pack for sleepovers and other adventures.

Fleur du Mal Rose Lace Demi Bra & Thong ($193)

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Fleur du Mal makes the ultimate seductively feminine lingerie, so we know she’s going to feel amazing as soon as she puts on this lace bra and thong. The color is perfect for Valentine’s Day, but she’ll want to rock it all year long. Splurge on the matching kimono if you really want to spoil her this year.

Amanda Gabriele
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