Autumn-hued lingerie: when sensuality meets warmth

Days grow shorter, temperatures drop, and with them comes that particular craving for comfort... without giving up on feeling desirable. This is precisely where the magic happens: fall-winter 2025-2026 offers us a color palette that beautifully blends the season's comforting warmth with that spark of sensuality we love to nurture, even beneath our chunky knit sweaters.

This year, lingerie doesn't just follow fashion trends. It elevates them, reinterprets them, and reminds us that being feminine starts with what we wear against our skin.

Hot chocolate: the color that melts us

If one color could embody fall in all its indulgence, this would be it. Chocolate brown, or "Hot Chocolate" as the Pantone Institute calls it, establishes itself as the season's comforting shade.

And contrary to what you might think, brown lingerie is far from dull. Quite the opposite. On French lace, it becomes mysterious. On satin, it gains depth. And worn close to the body, it creates a natural harmony with all skin tones, particularly golden and medium complexions.

I've noticed something quite fascinating about this color: it has this power to make us feel both sophisticated and incredibly comfortable at once. It's that shade that makes you want to wear a complete set even on a Tuesday evening, just for yourself. A chocolate lace bodysuit under jeans and an oversized sweater? That's the little secret that transforms an ordinary day into something more... spicy.

How to wear it? Dare the total look for an enveloping effect, or mix it with cream lingerie for an all-softness contrast. Fabrics like ribbed velvet or guipure lace particularly enhance this shade.

Cardinal red: sophisticated boldness

Red never really leaves the runways, but this winter, it returns in a more intense, more assertive version. Cardinal red, that deep shade that leans toward burgundy without its darkness, is perfect for those who like playing with their shadow side.

It's the color of the woman who knows what she wants. One who doesn't need to shout to be noticed, but whose presence never goes unnoticed. In lingerie, this is even truer: a triangle bra in that red is a statement. Silent, yet powerful.

What I particularly love about cardinal red is that it works equally well for a special evening as for those moments when you simply want to feel a bit more alive. There's something almost therapeutic about wearing red under your clothes when you need a little confidence boost.

For gentlemen reading this who want to give a gift: this color never fails to impress. Provided, of course, you get the size right (more on that below).

Green + lingerie: the botanical surprise

I'll admit, this one surprised me at first. Green in fall? In lingerie no less? And yet, green (or "lemon grass" according to some sources) proves to be one of the season's most interesting colors.

It's a shade that breaks from convention without veering into eccentricity. It brings freshness, a certain lightness, while remaining perfectly coherent with the fall spirit. On silk or satin, it reveals almost pearlescent reflections. On openwork lace, it becomes airy.

Green has this particularity of greatly flattering redheads and strawberry blondes, but also, surprisingly, medium skin tones. It's a color that illuminates without aggressing, that draws the eye without jarring it.

Styling tip: if you're hesitant to take the plunge with this color, start with panties or a hipster. Worn under black jeans and a cream sweater, it creates a lovely wink just for you.

Royal blue: shades of royalty

Blue is making a grand return, but not just any blue. Gone are the turquoise or sky blue of summer, replaced by more confident and bold shades. Royal blue and navy are those colors that remind us of precious stones, especially sapphire in all its depth.

In lingerie, these shades have an incredibly dynamic side. They don't shout, they're just there whether you like it or not. They make a statement through their presence. It's evening and night lingerie, the kind you wear when you want to be seen.

What's interesting about these nuances is that they work wonderfully in a boudoir spirit, paired with vintage cuts: high-waisted panties, retro bralettes, and even corsets. They have that little revisited 70s vibe that seduces as much as it reassures.

These colors particularly enhance fair to medium skin tones and pair beautifully with golden details: clasps, rings, or even simply jewelry worn alone.

Camel and beige: reinvented neutral elegance

Neutrals are back, but they're no longer boring. This season's camel and beige have a richness, a depth we didn't know before. They come adorned with interesting textures: stretch lace, embroidered tulle, second-skin microfiber.

These colors are perfect allies for building a cohesive lingerie wardrobe. They mix with each other, pair with everything, and have that undeniable advantage of working under any outfit without showing through unflattering.

But make no mistake: neutral doesn't mean boring. A three-piece set in beige lace with strategic cutouts? That's the very definition of discreet sophistication. It's the lingerie of the woman who has nothing to prove, but who knows exactly the effect she produces.

For gentlemen wishing to give: neutrals are a safe bet if you're not certain of your partner's tastes. Prioritize fabric quality over cut complexity.

Plum purple and eggplant: mysterious intensity

This season's purple comes in deep, almost mystical tonalities. Plum and eggplant bring a royal dimension to lingerie, a precious side that recalls the velvets of yesteryear that I particularly love this season.

These colors have that particular power to instantly transform any silhouette into something more... rich. There's an opulence in these shades, a sensuality that doesn't need to do too much to captivate.

I particularly recommend them on structured cuts: balconette bras, soft corsets, sculpting bodysuits. Plum purple loves structure, it loves being given body. It's on these pieces that it reveals all its personality.

How to choose your color based on skin tone

Because a pretty color isn't enough, it has to suit you. Here are some guidelines (but keep in mind that the golden rule remains: wear what makes you feel beautiful).

Fair skin: Cardinal red, green, and camel create lovely contrasts. Be careful with beige too close to your complexion which can create an unwanted "nude" effect. Royal blue will be your top pick this year!

Medium and golden skin: Everything suits you, but chocolate and terracotta are particularly flattering. They create natural harmony with your skin tone.

Medium to dark skin: Bright colors like cardinal red and even green stand out beautifully. Don't be afraid of strong contrasts.

The importance of fabrics in color rendering

Something we don't talk about enough: the same color will have a totally different rendering depending on the fabric. Cardinal red on velvet will look nothing like the same red on lace.

Satin and silk bring out the reflections and depth of fall colors. Perfect for chocolate, camel, and plum purple.

Lace provides lightness and transparency, ideal for preventing dark colors from appearing too heavy. It particularly enhances reds and greens.

Velvet, that quintessential fall fabric, gives colors tactile richness. It's the fabric that most enhances purples and browns.

Microfiber and stretch materials offer a second-skin effect perfect for neutrals like beige and camel, especially under body-hugging clothes.

Building your fall lingerie wardrobe

No need to renew everything. The key is choosing a few strategic pieces that will transform the way you dress (and undress).

The essentials:

A complete set in a color that makes you vibrate (cardinal red or chocolate depending on your mood)
One or two pairs of panties in neutrals, for everyday wear
A statement piece in an unexpected color (green for example)
A bodysuit or nightgown in a deep shade for special evenings

The mistake to avoid: buying too many similar pieces. Better three quality sets in three different colors than ten pieces that all look alike.

For those giving gifts: how not to go wrong

Because lingerie remains a delicate gift (in every sense), here are some tips if you want to please.

Size: This is THE thorny question. If you're not certain, favor soft pieces without underwires (bralettes, triangles) that are more forgiving. Or discreetly get help from a close friend who knows the measurements.

Color: If you hesitate, chocolate and camel are safe values that generally please. Red remains a statement of intent that must be embraced. More original colors like green or navy blue should be reserved if you know the person's tastes well.

Style: Observe what she already wears. If her current lingerie is rather modest, don't go straight for ultra-elaborate lace. Start with something elegant but accessible.

Quality above all: Better one superb piece at a reasonable price than three mediocre ones. Quality is felt, seen, and above all, worn differently.

Fall, season of all possibilities

What I deeply love about fall is that it allows us to slow down. To take time. To refocus on what feels good, away from summer's demands to always be outside, always visible.

Fall-colored lingerie is a bit of that: a return to essentials, to what we wear for ourselves before wearing it for others. It's creating a cocoon of softness and sensuality that belongs to us.

So yes, trends guide us, inspire us. But ultimately, the most beautiful color remains the one that makes you feel fully yourself. The one under which you stand a little straighter, the one that makes you smile when you catch it in the mirror in the morning.

This season, give yourself permission to explore, try, surprise yourself. Your lingerie drawer deserves a little fall revolution.