And February’s hottest star, Renee Zellweger, proved that the look isn’t just for the bedroom by wearing a one-shoulder, sheer black lace gown by Saint Laurent at the new Bridget Jones film premiere in Paris.
Indeed, Boux Avenue says it sells a black bra every two minutes – while red bras are less in favour, selling only once every 12 minutes.
Nina Ricci’s show featured sheer lace dresses and bodysuits, one of which actor Anya Taylor-Joy sported recently for a Tiffany & Co event.
This matching black lace bra and high-leg knickers is £24.
You could even wear it as a top for your Valentine’s date with wide-leg black trousers and, for added romance, a pair of heart earrings from By Alona.