Leg Avenue Rhinestone Lace Deep-V High Cut Bodysuit

One piece, two very good decisions. The deep-V front runs low and the high-cut leg runs high, so the whole bodysuit is built around a long diagonal line, and the rhinestones scattered through the lace make sure it catches light while it does it.

A bodysuit is the most useful thing in a lingerie drawer because it does not need a second piece to be a complete look. Wear this one on its own, with thigh highs for more leg, or under an open blazer or a sheer skirt for a night out that starts in public. Black lace goes with everything already in the drawer, and the stones mean you can skip the necklace. Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry, and store it flat rather than on a hanger so the stones and lace keep their shape.

Rhinestone detailing usually shows up as a single panel or a trim. Here it runs through the lace itself, which is why the piece still reads as lingerie rather than costume.

• Style: Deep-V high cut lace bodysuit
• Detail: Rhinestones set through the lace
• Wear with: Thigh highs, an open blazer, or on its own
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry, store flat
• Available in: Black, One Size