Dresses

About Our Dress Collection

The dresses at Naughty Knickers are chosen on the same terms as the lingerie — fabric first, construction second, design that has a point of view rather than simply a trend to follow.

Maison Close are the dominant presence here, and rightly so. Their Pure Tentation range works in sheer mesh — long-sleeve styles that cover without concealing, the nude colourway creating the illusion of bare skin beneath. The Le Vestiaire series moves into satin and lace: the 031 Black Satin Long Dress and the 030 Long Lace Backless Dress are investment pieces in the truest sense. The Inspiration Divine styles introduce harness and suspender detailing — architectural rather than costumed, and finished to the standard you would expect from a house of this calibre.

Lise Charmel occupy a different register entirely. The Fleurs Splendeur Short Beach Dress and the Désirs de Venise Midi Dress are built for warmth and movement — resortwear designed by a house that has been making luxury French lingerie since 1950, and it shows in how the fabrics are handled.

Fleur du Mal's Le Stretch Lace Deep Plunge Mini Dress rounds out the collection with New York precision — stretch lace cut for fit rather than drape, at a price point that reflects the difference.

Dresses — Frequently Asked Questions

What styles of dress do you stock?
The collection includes sheer mesh mini and midi dresses, lace midi and maxi dresses, satin long dresses, open-back styles, harness and suspender dresses, and resortwear — primarily from Maison Close and Lise Charmel.

Can these dresses be worn outside?
Many of them, yes — particularly the Lise Charmel and Maison Close resortwear pieces and the more structured Maison Close styles. The sheerer Maison Close pieces are designed with that ambiguity in mind.

Which brands do you stock in this collection?
Primarily Maison Close and Lise Charmel, with pieces from Fleur du Mal and Miss O. Free UK delivery on all orders over £80.