February has arrived, folks and with that comes all things Valentine’s Day. For some, V-Day is a day that is all about love, chocolate, and sex, but for some, it’s just another day of the week.

Regardless of how you celebrate, who says you can’t still treat yourself? One way to get in the festive spirit (too far?) is lingerie!

Lingerie can definitely be a treat for that “special someone” but it’s also a great way to boost your confidence and put a little spring in your step — even if you’re the only one who knows what you’re rocking underneath.

These 9 Toronto lingerie stores are the perfect place to start shopping and trust me — they’re totally worth getting your knickers in a twist over!

Stole My Heart

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If you’ve never been to this super sweet lingerie store, then you’ve definitely seen it on your IG feed. Expertly blending sex appeal with girly romance is Stole My Heart on Dundas West. They’re known for their carefully curated selection of stunning pieces with fun patterns and cheeky details that celebrate the diversity of women.

Secrets From Your Sister

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Specializing in bra fitting, Secrets From Your Sister believe that getting the right fit is something that every woman deserves because the right bra means you’ll not only look good but feel good too! With so much selection for everyone regardless of shape or size, you’re bound to find a few pieces that give you all the confidence in the world!

Rêve Rouge

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Located a bit north of the downtown core at Bayview Village is Rêve Rouge, and it’s there that you will find smart yet mega sexy lingerie. Carrying a wide assortment of lingerie brands plus their own in-house line, this is the place to go if you’re looking for more than one style or design — it’s the perfect one-stop shop!

Fortnight Lingerie

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Toronto-born Fortnight Lingerie is as iconic and well-known as it is gorgeous, so there’s no doubt why they made the list. Combining vintage design (think high waists and boning detail) with modern colours and details, these pieces are made to last and trust me, you’ll want to keep them. Plus, make sure you check out the latest collab with MISFITSTUDIO because who doesn’t love velvet rose-gold lingerie?

Tryst

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A Queen West staple, Tryst knows that us gals come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and so do our breasts. That’s why they make sure to stock a variety of bras that are inclusive to all. Their expert fitters are always there to help you find your best fit and their pieces are always gorgeous, comfortable and supportive!

LoversLand

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Looking for dreamy lingerie? Get ready to fall in love with LoversLand! Inspired by all things bridal, this is probably the most magical and whimsical shops I’ve ever laid my eyes on. Their super cool and easy breezy pieces are chic without being over complicated. Even if you’re not getting hitched anytime soon, this store needs to be on your list!

Avec Plaisir

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Yorkville’s own Avec Plaisir is revered for their ultra fine selection of lingerie and fine it is! Its owner and founder, Vasilia, won’t allow any collections that don’t meet her standards to grace the shelves, so you know what you’re shopping is top notch. These pieces might be a bit more expensive than others but they’ll last you ages and have you feeling fabulous!

Change

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With a mission to provide the perfect bra to as many women as possible around the world, Change Lingerie is definitely one to add to your knickers list. Designed to fit each one of our unique curves, their lingerie selections are functional but still sexy enough for, well, sexy time.

Mary Young

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Celebrating all things self-love is Mary Young and trust me, you’ll love yourself even more in one of these pieces. What’s unique about Mary Young is that they take comfortable everyday undies and blend it with what we everything we love about sassy lingerie. The result is lingerie that’s mega sexy yet still comfortable and wearable!

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By now, all of the winter jackets are in full rotation, the last of the summer glow has disappeared from the face, and the vacation snap browsing on Instagram has gotten pretty serious. Whether it means an easy-on-the-wallet trip to a surf camp in Nicaragua, or a jaunt to an all-frills-attached luxury resort in Bali, a winter escape to the sun is always a good idea – and a new bathing suit is obviously a welcome addition.

Here are 9 great Canadian swimwear brands to help your winter vacation cause.

Everyday Sunday

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This Montreal-based brand creates conversation-starting swimwear for both the ladies and the guys, offering stylish suits won’t break the bank. Everyday Sunday’s tops and bottoms are sold separately to allow for mixing and matching and to accommodate different body types. Pieces typically range in price from $35 to $60. As an added bonus, the company offers free shipping on orders over $120.00 CAD.

Bather Trunk

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This one is for the guys: swim trunks that combine streetwear, style, and swimwear. With bold patterns and colours and a clean design, Bather Trunks will take you from the beach to the swanky pool bar for lunch. Launched in 2013, the Toronto-based brand offers fun, mid-length trunks (a perfect compromise between the too-short suit and the old-school board shorts) that are made from a quick-dry nylon. The trunks typically retail for $75.00 and $85.00 CAD.

Minnow Bathers

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Your bathing suit purchase from Toronto-based swimwear label, Minnow Bathers, comes with a side of giving back. One dollar from each sale is donated to the Ocean Conservancy, a foundation that creates science-based solutions for a healthy ocean.

Known for their retro-inspired suits and a celebration of the female form, each swimsuit is handmade to order by a team of women in a Toronto studio. Pieces (tops and bottoms are sold separately) range from $65.00 to $180.00 CAD.

Shan

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If you have the dollars to drop on a St. Tropez yacht-worthy suit, look no further than super successful Canadian resort and swimwear brand Shan. Designed and manufactured in Laval, Quebec, Shan has flagship stores in Montreal and Toronto, as well as boutiques in Miami and the Hamptons. With a focus on quality over quantity and designed to last, the editorial-ready suits retail for around $300.00 CAD.

Saltwater Collective

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 Taking it beyond just offering stylish suits for both the ladies and the gents, Toronto-based Saltwater Collective defines itself as “an impact-minded clothing and lifestyle brand” that places importance on using only environmentally friendly fabrics and making a difference in the world. For every item sold, the company donates a portion of its profits to the ocean conservation organization Oceana. Swimwear pieces range from $32.00 to $102.00 CAD.

Honubelle

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Filling the void in sporty (as in, you can waterski and surf carefree in it) yet stylish swimwear, Honubelle – a brand designed by Calgary-based designer, Julia Barnes – marries function and fashion. The eye-catching pieces are designed with Italian fabric and produced in Bali. On average, the mix-and-matchable pieces retail for about $78.00 CAD.

Beth Richards

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This Vancouver-designed and created brand has become a major player – and celeb go-to – when it comes to fashion-forward swimwear for today’s female. With a mandate to change the way women feel about swimwear and to provide confidence and empowerment, the brand offers women the ability to highlight or hide what they want to, helping with any insecurities. Prices range from $100.00 for separates to $260.00 CAD for one-pieces.

Fortnight

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If you’d rather opt for more of a minimalist and elegant approach, high-end Canadian lingerie brand Fortnight branched out into swimwear last summer, with an all-black, five-piece collection. All pieces are made with an opaque matte jersey – making for easy mixing and matching – and are designed to contour, support and enhance the female form. The pieces range from $79.00 (for basic bottoms) to $229.00 CAD (for a versatile one-piece).

Nettle’s Tale

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This Vancouver-based brand is made for the “real” female in all of her stretch mark, full-breasted, six-pack-rocking, or cellulite-sporting glory. Offering no shortage of mix-and-match options, the website invites users to shop categories like “I’ve got a full bust,” “flatter my stomach,” and “show off my waist,” among others. Pieces range from $59.00 to $149.00 CAD.

What is your favourite Canadian swimwear brand? Share with us in the comments.

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Lingerie lovers will be happy to hear that there’s a new lingerie shop in town, and they’re stocking a selection of intimates catered to the millennial set.

rêve rouge is the new kid on the block at Bayview Village. Owned by Liliana Mann, the new shop is the younger, hipper sister to Linea Intima, serving up confidence boosting lingerie from coveted local brands like Mary Young and Fortnight, and international labels like LingaDore, Blue Bella, Epure, and more available in sizes 30A to 36F and XS to L.

In addition to sexy cool girl intimates, rêve rouge also carries scented candles, room sprays, fine lingerie wash, and hand cream, all with a French flare. Accessories like body jewelry and hair pieces are also on the shop’s roster.

While Toronto is rêve rouge’s first shop, Mann has plans to expand across Canada.

Take a peek inside rêve rouge below.

Learn more about rêve rouge here.

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