Just when we feel like we're finally getting over the holiday season, another special day comes biting at our heels: Valentine's Day. It may be a made-up holiday (thanks, Hallmark!) but I'll take any excuse to celebrate love and, of course, to shop! It may be tempting to gift your special someone the traditional box of chocolates or flowers and call it a day, but I'm here to make a case for lingerie as the ideal V-Day treat-yourself gift. No matter your mood, something satiny, lacy, and sultry will instantly make you feel like a million bucks. Throwing on lingerie is one kind of small pleasure that provides immediate gratification, which is why I'm dubbing it a great gift for yourself or your loved one. And it just so happens that there are plenty of covetable pieces on sale before the big day.
The beauty of lingerie is that there is a vast array of styles, fabrics, and cuts, meaning there's a little something special to suit everyone's personal taste. Whether you prefer silk pajamas, matching sets, or something sexier, I set out to find those special somethings across my favorite retailers, and let's just say I did not come back disappointed.
