Every June the same thing happens: the heat arrives, and anything that felt cozy in winter suddenly feels like too much. Lingerie is no exception. The pieces that carry you through summer are the ones that feel like almost nothing — and for 2026, the whole industry seems to agree with me.
Here is what I am watching this season, and how it shapes what I bring into the shop.
Weightless is the whole point
The biggest shift this year is toward weightless lingerie: second-skin fabrics like featherlight mesh, airy lace, and breathable cotton blends. Rigid underwire and heavy boning are stepping aside in favor of soft-cup bras, bralettes, and flexible shaping that moves with you instead of against you. Comfortable and beautiful are no longer a trade-off, and honestly, they never should have been.
Color is having a moment
After several seasons of quiet neutrals, color is back. Jewel tones — emerald, sapphire, ruby — sit alongside playful brights like coral and hot pink. You do not have to wear all of it; even one saturated piece in a drawer of black and blush feels like a small celebration. If you are unsure which shades actually flatter you, my color guide sorts it out in about a minute.
Lingerie, worn where people can see it
The line between lingerie and outerwear keeps softening. A lace bralette under an open blazer, a satin cami styled as a going-out top, a bandeau peeking from a sheer blouse — these are everywhere right now. The trick is restraint: let one piece be the statement and keep everything else simple.
Texture in place of flash
Where 2026 gets interesting is in the details — scalloped edges, embroidered florals, fine pintucks, and ribbon ties. They read as quietly expensive rather than loud, which is exactly the territory I like to shop in.
What this means for the shop
I am leaning into breathable sets, soft-cup styles, and satin that drapes rather than constricts. If you want to see where I have landed for the season, the newest pieces are in Karina's edit — and as always, nothing makes the cut unless I would wear it myself.
— Karina