Crotchless Lingerie: Because Taking It Off Would Be a Terrible Waste

You're straddling them, and they slide a hand up your thigh, under the lace, expecting to have to move something out of the way. Then they stop, and their eyes go wide, and you smile. There's nothing to move. You've been sitting across from them all through dinner in this, and they had no idea.

Some lingerie looks so good it'd be a shame to take it off. So don't. Crotchless lingerie gives you the look of being dressed, and all the access of being naked. The opening may catch your attention first, but the rest of it deserves a look too.

Pick a shape you already love

If you love a little lace panty, a crotchless pair keeps that look with a very naughty secret. If you prefer more coverage, a teddy does the same with a whole lot more on show.

The Opulence Crotchless Pearl Halter Teddy has underwire cups, gold-corded lace, a pearl string halter and an open crotch with an adjustable pearl string. That string sits exactly where you think it does. The Opulence Crotchless Pearl Panty set gives you the same idea in two pieces. See our lingerie collection for more.

Think about what you love showing off. You might love your legs, or lace on your hips, or nothing but straps.

A little opening or a bold one?

Designs vary. A small opening can be a cheeky detail in an otherwise proper-looking pair, and only you and one other person will ever know. A bolder cut makes no secret of what it's for. Neither wins a prize for being sexier, as what counts is how you feel wearing it. And crotchless doesn't mean you have to bare anything else. Being fully covered, except for that one thing, can be very hot.

Comfort keeps you in the mood

A waistband that digs in is still annoying in very sexy underwear, and so's a scratchy edge in a very delicate place. Soft lace and a secure-feeling waist make it far easier to keep wearing. Try it on and move around, and sit down and see where the edges go. Our guide to choosing lingerie you'll enjoy wearing covers fit in general.

Keep it on because you want to

The fun of it is having that option. You might wear it for the whole night, or just to dinner. Wearing it isn't a yes to anything else, though. If you're buying for a partner, choose something they'd love, not just something you'd love on them.

A little teasing can be plenty. Let your partner notice, slowly. Add stockings, or a bodystocking with an open crotch. Tell them in a text what you've got on, then make them wait.

Let them get a proper look

If you love the look, give yourself time to enjoy it. Lingerie doesn't have to make it through just thirty seconds. Our bedroom lighting ideas can help you find a view you both like. Afterwards, give it a gentle wash with our lingerie washing guide, and it'll be ready for another outing. Pearls and all.