Everything we’re buying from M&S’s new lingerie line with designer Damaris Evans

Made with summery colours, the eight-piece edit is just the first of many collaborations

With prices starting from just £8, the collection is full of affordable pieces (The Independent )

One sure-fire way to feel put together is with new and matching underwear.

Whether someone sees it, or it stays out of sight beneath your clothes, wearing something a little fancy can be a real mood booster. It doesn’t need to be for a special occasion either – it can be a great pick me up on any day.

Thankfully it needn’t be a costly expense either, as high street brands have upped their lingerie game to offer pieces that don’t scrimp on quality or make you wince as you hand over your bank card.

M&S is at the forefront, leading the way with its in-house Autograph range and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley collection.

The latest launch is a collaboration between guest designer Damaris Evans and M&S’s in-house team. Evans is the founder of luxury lingerie labels Damaris and Mimi Holliday, but this new edit for summer 2021 is budget-friendly and full of beautiful lacework and summery pastels starting from just £8.

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Available now online and in-store, it’s stocked in sizes 28A-42H and UK6-28. You can expect a vibrant colour palette of apricot, peach and pops of yellow across bralettes, knickers, a cami set and more.

It’s also not the last collection you can expect. Soozie Jenkinson, head of lingerie design for M&S, said: “This marks the first of several lingerie collections... with the next collections launching in May.”

Ahead we’ve explored the full collection, so you peruse at your leisure and find a new addition to your underwear drawer that’ll add a splash of colour.

You can trust our independent round-ups. We may earn commission from some of the retailers, but we never allow this to influence selections, which are formed from real-world testing and expert advice. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.

Boutique x Damaris padded plunge bra: £20, Marksandspencer.com

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If you want a bit of lift and for your bust to look smoother beneath your clothes, this padded bra is perfect. It’s in a plunge style too, so you can wear low-cut tops without it peeking through and you don’t have to forgo wearing a bra altogether. The apricot fabric adorned with yellow detailing and a scalloped edge, meanwhile, is a fun way to add spring shades to your underwear drawer.

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Boutique x Damaris high waist knicker: £10, Marksandspencer.com

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We love a high-waisted style for a bit more coverage – it’s perfect if the thought of a low-rise design makes you shudder. With bright yellow panelling and a pretty bow in the centre, they’re form-flattering and scream that summer is nearly here. And £30 for a matching set is an absolute steal. We’ll be adding these and the matching bra to our shopping basket immediately.

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Boutique x Damaris cami set: £25, Marksandspencer.com

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This cami set, with a loose-fitting spaghetti-strap top and matching shorts, will make going to bed a stylishly comfortable affair.

While there’s a low v-neck design, the mesh panelling with yellow detailing will stop you from feeling overexposed. We love the sheer section on the sides of the shorts, too.

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Boutique x Damaris non padded bra: £20, Marksandspencer.com

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If you want a more natural look, try this non-padded bra that’s in the same style as the padded version. It’s a more comfortable way to re-introduce wearing bras into your every day after months going in loungewear at home.

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Boutique x Damaris suspender: £14, Marksandspencer.com

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If you want to complete the look, pick up these peach and yellow suspenders with the same detailing as the bra and coordinating knickers. They’re perfect to show off to someone special or as a treat for yourself.

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Boutique x Damaris bralette: £18, Marksandspencer.com

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This bralette has a thicker band underneath the bust and is free from padding and underwires, so if you want something more comfortable and with less structure, this is ideal. Thanks to M&S’s generous sizing, it should suit all bust sizes.

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Boutique x Damaris knicker: £8, Marksandspencer.com

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This traditional brief design is ideal if you don’t want a thong or a high-waisted knicker. It still looks just as good as the other cuts, with sheer panelling and yellow detailing on top of the peachy hue, making it a comfortable but colourful design.

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For more underwear shopping, read our guide to everything you need to know about buying lingerie