Pretty, Precious Pleats from Afterwear

Afterwear is a Danish lingerie brand which has been called both unique and exclusive. Relatively new, it has been around since 2006 and specializes in very feminine pieces which are perfect for the boudoir feel, if you will. The silhouettes are unfailingly elegant but quite varied as well — you can find pieces evocative of the belle du jour era, deco, rococo, not to mention the 1940s and 1950s.

Afterwear is the perfect name for this line because, as its slogan says, it contains “underwear that’s too good to hide.”

Take, for instance, this perfect pair, beginning with the Sissy Pleat Bikini Top. Not quite just a bikini top, it can be worn as a bra as well. It was inspired by the sexy pinup girls of the 1950s and features a fluted neckline, structured pleating, and delicate scalloped edges. The piece is made from a heavy viscose jersey. The bikini bottoms are made to match.