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By Nicole Danielle
(Updated Oct. 2026)
There’s something lovely about donning a frothy, lacy nightie or slipping into a silky slip to lounge around and read in. If Jamie Fraser or Mr. Darcy happened to show up as we reclined on our chaise lounge, reading our latest bodice ripper, we would certainly be amenable … but sometimes it’s just about us feeling cute and setting the stage for a good read at home. But, Meghan and Nicole, why on earth would I put on lingerie just to read a romance novel? you might ask. And to that, dearies, we say: don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.
On Season 1 Episode 2 of our podcast, Meghan talks about her the female lead in her novel, Younger Sister, wearing “costumes with which to please him” for her husband. The author, Kathleen Norris, was talking about lingerie and we thought that was a sweet and lovely idea. And it led to Meghan and I to talking about the movie Eat, Pray, Love and how Julia Robert’s character buys herself a beautiful Italian lingerie set to wear just for herself as she reads the paper and enjoys a leisurely breakfast. Well, we love a costume and we love the idea of not only wearing something special for your significant other but also yourself. (You can listen to our podcast right here on our website in the Podcast Episodes section or via your favorite podcast streaming service.)
So we’ve chosen our Top 10 favorite lingerie pieces for lounging and romance book reading from Kyria Lingerie. If you’re not familiar with Kyria, they have a beautiful collection that is made by women for women and their motto is “empowering feminity and selflove.” Which very much speaks to us. Whether you shop at Kyria or your favorite lingerie brand or decide to revive something stashed away in your dresser drawers, we hope this post inspires you to put on something lovely to read in.
Our Top 10 Lingerie Picks for Romantic Reading
1. SERINA V-NECK LACE BABYDOLL IN BLACK
Meghan and I both love this lace trimmed, v-neck babydoll in white. The empire waist make it flattering for a variety of body types and we love that there’s no underwire to dig into your ribcage. It’s also a little more sultry in black if you prefer that color. We feel the Serina babydoll would pair well with a good historical romance or, if you chose black, perhaps one from the mystery or vampire genre.
2. BRITTANY CROSS LACE MINI SLIP
This silky, lace-trimmed slip in soft pink is Meghan’s choice. It features criss-crossing straps to keep them from falling down and the lace-up back detail of the Brittany reminds us of a corset … which, of course, makes us think historical romance novel.
3. QUEEN FLORAL EMBROIDERED TRIANGLE THIN LINGERIE SET
Also one of Meghan’s picks, is this romantic bra and thong set with flower embroidered lace. There’s no pesky underwire (what can we say, COVID times changed us on the bra front) and the bra is see-through. We imagine the Queen set would fit well with a modern romance novel.
4. REBECCA FLORAL EMBROIDERED LINGERIE SET
If you prefer a little padding in a bra, there’s also this Rebecca embroidered floral set on Meghan’s list. It’s paired with a “cheeky” panty and the lovely blue floral embroidery is to die for. This set feels very Bridgerton to us.
5. ANALISA LACE CORSET
The Analisa corset has both Meg and Nicole swooning. This sexy lace corset is giving us Victorian era vibes and Nicole thinks it could be worn out on a date night, peaking out from under a fitted velvet blazer.
6. LILLIAN VELVET MINI SLIP
Nicole is a sucker for anything velvet and this dusty pink velvet mini slip dress instantly called to her. The Lillian features a low back and lovely wide lace hem. Perhaps a historical romance would pair well with this slip?
7. DAHLIA SEXY VELVET SLIP
More velvet for Nicole’s lingerie picks? We’re shocked! Like the Lillian, the Dahlia also features a open back and criss cross straps. With lace at the decollete and midriff, this slip seems a little sexier, though. The lace detailing on the sides is a beautiful accent and she imagines reading something like Highland Velvet by Jude Devereaux while wearing this slip.
8. ELLA PLUNGE RIBBON SILK SLEEPWEAR IN LEAVES
Steering away from the velvet (begrudgingly), Nicole adds this silk sleepwear that merges a teddy and romper into the Ella. A halter neck and plunging neckline give this piece a sexy vibe while the front bow detail and lace edging along the leg openings keeps it feminine and romantic. Nicole also loves a botanical print so she was excited to see that as part of this lingerie item. We could easily see reading a modern romance novel while wearing the Ella.
9. OCTAVIA CROSS MINI SLIP IN SAGE
The deliciously low back paired with lace and mesh details in a lovely sage green are what brought Nicole to adding the Octavia to her list of picks. The criss-cross detail at the decollete add visual appeal to the v-neckline. This is giving her classic romance novel vibes.
10. GIGI SILKY CAMI DRESS
And for those who prefer simple elegance, Meghan has chosen the Gigi Silky Cami Dress to round out our Top 10 list. Available in three colors, it’s made with silky material that feels smooth and soft to the touch. We easily envision curling up on the couch on a peaceful Sunday, coffee in hand as we pour through our latest romance novel from any genre.
These are just our top 10 picks of the moment. Kyria has many other lovely offerings for “costumes.” You can shop them all here.
