I've Bought Underwear From This Store Since I Was 12 (and Will Until I'm 82)

Finding the perfect bra is no mean feat, particularly when you’re a size 32G like me. That said, there’s one brand that I’ve been able to rely on throughout my life. I was 12 when I bought my first bra (and no, not a soft bralette—I mean the real deal, with underwire, thick straps, the lot). And, 18 years on, I still shop in the same store each time my lingerie drawer can do with an update. Of course, I’m talking about Marks Spencer.

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I’m sure many of you will also reminisce about your first underwear purchase from Marks Spencer. For us Brits, buying a set of smalls from Marks Spencer is practically a rite of passage. However, if you have migrated to other underwear brands throughout the years (there are of course so many other great, affordable lingerie brands), I’m here to tell you that Marks Spencer's underwear is worthy of your attention once again.

I truly believe that its core collection (as well as its DD+ range and plus-size bras) have never looked stronger. In fact, it ticks off all the top lingerie trends and kick-starts a few of its own, too. You deserve a treat, so keep scrolling to shop the best Marks Spencer underwear, pleasingly categorised by trend.

BRIGHT HUES

Bold, bright colours have been prevalent on the fashion scene this season, and now M&S has taken the trend to lingerie too. These punchy hues are made to be noticed so best worn underneath a tastefully unbuttoned satin blouse. 

SATIN TEXTURES

Lingerie has been given luxury treatment in the slinkiest fabric going in gorgeous jewel tones. When your bra and briefs look this good, you'll be forgiven for wanting to show your smalls off at every given opportunity. 

LONGLINE LENGTHS

While triangle bras are still proving popular, longline silhouettes are also high on Marks Spencer’s underwear agenda. In many instances, they offer more support to fuller busts while soft-cup styles will look particularly pretty layered under wrap blouses and cashmere cardigans. 

ANIMAL MOTIFS

A lingerie trend that we can have some fun with, animal motifs are evident in Marks Spencer’s new collection, with zebra, snake and leopard all making an appearance. 

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Maxine Eggenberger
Deputy Editor

Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.

Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.

Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.