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15 Barely-There Lingerie Sets Perfect for A/C Weather

Less really is more.

By Lori Keong

May 5, 2016

Design by Dana Tepper

Because warm temps means shedding layers, take a peek through lingerie sets that will feel light as air on the hottest days of the year.

A Golden State

A sunny lace pair with silk straps that will feel extra breezy when you can't tolerate wearing anything heavier past sundown.

Stella McCartney Soft Cup Bra, $88; journelle.com. Stella McCartney Gliding Bikini, $56; journelle.com.

Spring Awakening

A sheer underwear set strewn with daisies = made for summer frolicking.

Only Hearts Daisy Bralette, $49; onlyhearts.com. Only Hearts Daisy Bikini, $29; onlyhearts.com.

<p>The New Zealand couple behind <a href="https://lonelylabel.com/about" target="_blank">The Lonely Label</a> created their intimates as a love letter for women to themselves: no peacocking for men required. We love that they size up for bustier gals plus all the little details—see the velvet straps that double cross around the waist. </p><p><strong>Winona Softcup Bra, $62; <a href="https://lonelylabel.com/products/winona-sc-bra?taxon_id=11" target="_blank">lonelylabel.com</a>. Winona Brief, $45 ; <a href="https://lonelylabel.com/products/winona-brief?taxon_id=11" target="_blank">lonelylabel.com</a>. </strong></p>

Feminist Fancies

The New Zealand couple behind The Lonely Label created their intimates as a love letter for women to themselves: no peacocking for men required. We love that they size up for bustier gals plus all the little details—see the velvet straps that double cross around the waist.

Winona Softcup Bra, $62; lonelylabel.com. Winona Brief, $45 ; lonelylabel.com.

Modern Mermaid

An ocean blue set with coral embroidery that makes us think of waves and vacation days.

Triumph Underwire Bra, $49; triumph.com. Triumph Lace Thong, $29; triumph.com.

Better than Basic

Like your favorite wear-under-everything nude bra, except built with graphic straps and light-as-air fabric.

OnGossamer Unlined Bra, $42; journelle.com. OnGossamer Hip G, $16; journelle.com.

Sugar and Spice

A super feminine set, with floral appliqués and satin bows, that's made for lounging.

L'Agent by Agent Provocateur Balconette Bra, $98; netaporter.com. L'Agent by Agent Provocateur Floral-Appliqued Briefs, $50; netaporter.com.

<p>Say <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64jST_wDAME" target="_blank">"auf wiedersehen"</a> to boring undies with a set made for those obsessed with the little details: peekaboo cutouts, teeny bows, lace molding, and contrasting straps. </p><p><strong>Heidi Klum Contour Balconnet, $65; <a href="http://www.journelle.com/bras/underwire-bras/heidi-klum-cle-d%26%23039%3Bamour-contour-balconnet/HKI-H23-1214.html?dwvar_HKI-H23-1214_color=2822" target="_blank">journelle.com</a>. Heidi Klum Cle d'Amour Bikini, $30;<a href="http://www.journelle.com/underwear/bikinis/heidi-klum-cle-d%26%23039%3Bamour-bikini/HKI-H30-1214.html?dwvar_HKI-H30-1214_color=2822" target="_blank">journelle.com</a>. </strong></p>

Detail Oriented

Say "auf wiedersehen" to boring undies with a set made for those obsessed with the little details: peekaboo cutouts, teeny bows, lace molding, and contrasting straps.

Heidi Klum Intimates Contour Balconnet, $65; heidiklumintimates.com. Heidi Klum Cle d'Amour Bikini, $30; heidiklumintimates.com.

The Plunge Effect

A plunging bra and thong set with barely-there opaque panelling for when you want to show a little more off.

Journelle Victoire Plunge Bra, $58; journelle.com. Journelle Victoire Thong, $24; journelle.com.

Nights in Satin

A Madonna-esque satin balconette bra that's made to lift and shape, you know, for an extra boost.

Fleur du Mal Satin Convertible Bra, $128; fleurdumal.com. Satin Hiphugger, $45; fleurdumal.com.

'70s Lace

A crochet-inspired set that looks anything but vintage.

Else Crochet Lace Underwire Bra, $96; journelle.com. Lace Brief, $67; journelle.com.

Scalloped Edges

Delicate lace embellished with itty-bitty tassels (!).

Eberjey Leila Bralet, $51; eberjey.com. Leila Thong, $42; eberjey.com.

Juicy Couture Throwback

Like your early-aughts velour sweatpants, except in *high-waisted* underwear form. All hail modern athleisure.

Baserange Velour Bra, $70; needsupply.com. High Waist Velour Underwear, $62; needsupply.com.

<p>Cue <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9ooPqTxBH8" target="_blank">this infamous scene</a> from <em>10 Things I Hate About You...</em>"You don't buy black lingerie unless you want someone to see it."</p><p><strong>Commando Lace Bra, $60; <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/664327/commando/love-and-lust-lace-soft-cup-bra" target="_blank">netaporter.com</a>. Lace Briefs, $70 for a set; <a href="https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/product/664328/Commando/love-and-lust-set-of-two-lace-paneled-stretch-briefs" target="_blank">netaporter.com</a>. </strong></p>

Sheer Genius

Cue this infamous scene from 10 Things I Hate About You..."You don't buy black lingerie unless you want someone to see it."

Commando Lace Bra, $60; netaporter.com. Lace Briefs, $70 for a set; netaporter.com.

<p>Sky blue mesh that hooks in the front, not the back, AKA zero fumbling ever. Plus, it will feel like you're slipping into your favorite pair of PJ's, just teenier. </p><p><strong>Clo Intimo Mesh Bralette, $52; <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-intimates/38065470.jsp#/" target="_blank">anthropologie.com</a>. Mesh Hipsters, $30; <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/clothes-intimates/38065520.jsp?color=045#/">anthropologie.com</a>. </strong></p>

Hook and Eye

Sky blue mesh that hooks in the front, not the back, AKA zero fumbling ever. Plus, it will feel like you're slipping into your favorite pair of PJ's, just teenier.

Clo Intimo Mesh Bralette, $52; anthropologie.com. Mesh Hipsters, $30; anthropologie.com.