Journelle lingerie essentials

Every now and again, I’ll have a realization that shakes up my lingerie routine (like, buy enough underwear and skip the nude bra). Otherwise, it’s easy to get stuck in a rut when it comes to underthings. But it has finally clicked that pretty lingerie doesn’t have to be just for special occasions — it can be an everyday thing.

We love the lingerie store Journelle, which gets its name from an old French word meaning “daily.” So, we asked their experts to tell us what pieces every woman should try in her lingerie routine. Here are their five must-haves, and how we’d wear them…

Journelle lingerie essentials

7:30 a.m. on Thursday: Making coffee in a silky robe, in cream, black or blush.

Journelle lingerie essentials

6 p.m. on Friday: Pulling a soft tee over a T-shirt bra and heading out to meet up with friends. (This one, our favorite, has an eyelash lace trim that lies completely flat under your shirt.)

Journelle lingerie essentials

10 a.m. on Saturday: Lounging in bed with a book in pretty pajamas. (These would be lovely for traveling, too.)

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8 p.m. on Sunday: Wearing a soft, sexy chemise for a romantic night at home.

Journelle lingerie essentials

8:15 a.m. on Monday: Dressing for work in a racerback bralette. (If you prefer underwire, this very sexy balconette offers more support than a bralette.)

Good news: Journelle’s big Friends & Family sale is happening right now. Take 20% off all full-price items with the code FNF2016, good through the end of May. Thank you so much, Journelle!

Thoughts? Which would you wear? What are your essential lingerie pieces?

(Photos by Annabel Braithwaite of Belathée Photography for Cup of Jo. Modeling by Gaby Cetrulo. This post is sponsored by Journelle, a brand whose approach to lingerie we love. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Cup of Jo.)