I love shopping with indie brands come holiday season. It feels good to support individual designers over big corporations where I can. But I also think that shopping handmade is a plus for your giftee. And what gift could be better than handmade lingerie?
The items you’ll find from these small brands are so much more unique and varied. That’s especially true since many designers can offer customizations. If you want a different color or a different size, you may need to ask.
Nowhere offers a bigger selection of handmade goods—including handmade lingerie—than Etsy. There are over 150,000 lingerie items here to choose from, which is fantastic. But also far too much for most people to sift through! So I wanted to share some of my top picks for gifting.
I’ve aimed to include pieces here for different budgets, different aesthetics, and different size categories. To help you shop local and reduce your carbon footprint (or avoid high shipping and customs fees), they’re sorted by location.
Remember that while some of these handmade lingerie items will be pre-made, others will be made to order. All Etsy listings include a “ready to ship in” time estimate. But of course, ordering as early as possible is less risky than leaving it until the last minute. Independent designers can’t pump out hundreds of products a day, but that’s what makes their creations unique!
Shipped from the US
Sheer pajama set with ruffles Available in sizes XS petite – XL tall via Sandmaiden Sleepwear White & black silk & lace chemise Available in sizes XS-2XL via Lingerie Loft Silk Leopard Print Bra & Tap Pants Available in sizes 32A-40F & XS-3XL via Dottie’s Delights Bird print satin nightgown Available in 32-48” bust sizes and 50-64” lengths via Sarafina Dreams Florid satin bralette & bloomers Available in sizes XS-XL, or made to measure via Clare Bare True Love set Available in sizes XS-2XL via Sugar Lace Lingerie Sutra backseam stockings One size (or made to measure) via Opal SutraShipping from Canada
Beatrice slip Available in sizes S-L via With Love Lingerie Elixir charcoal velvet bra set Made to measure via Ohhh Lulu Eyelashes Sleep Mask One size via Prim and Prairie Blush sequin lingerie set Available in sizes XS/S A cup - M/L DD cup and XS-XL via Jordan de Ruiter Silk nightgown Available in sizes XS-L via GS IntimatesShipping from Europe
Marsala silk slip with Chantilly lace Available in sizes XS/S - M/L and AA/A-C cup, or made to measure via Debut Lingerie Francesca bra set Available in sizes 30DD-44G (or made to measure) & M-4XL via LAL Couture Gold sequin soft bra, knickers, and garter belt Available in sizes 30C-38C and US 4-18 via Pip and Pantalaimon Thalia silk bra & Freya silk panties set Available in sizes XS-2XL, or made to measure via Helen Valk Varavin Cotton floral print bathrobe Available in sizes XS-XL via Lace Up Lingerie Emerald green velvet ankle socks Available in one size to fit US shoe size 7-12, or made to measure via Foot Fetish Socks Silk Pajama Set Available in sizes S-L via Fayna LingerieShipping from elsewhere
Backless silk-blend slip dress Available in US sizes 0-22 via Lela Silk Mint purple robe Available in sizes Small-Plus and 34-40” length via The Rainbow Story Sheer playsuit Available in sizes S-XL via Ange Dechu Sheer embroidered lingerie set Available in sizes 30A-44D & XS-XL via Allechanto Ivory cut-out floral lace robe Available in sizes S-3XL and multiple length options via Silk and MoreWill you be buying anyone handmade lingerie or loungewear this holiday season? Do you prefer handmade gifts in general, and why?