Bodies & Playsuits UK

Bodies and playsuits are one-piece lingerie garments, fitted from neck or shoulder to crotch, with snap or hook closure at the gusset. The UK lingerie market treats bodies as the most-versatile category: wearable as outerwear under a blazer, as boudoir lingerie, or as scene pieces. Pricing covers £25-£75 for lace and microfibre bodies; £80-£200 for silk, latex, and structured pieces.

Three style families: everyday-elevated (lace or microfibre, wearable under day clothes, £25-£70), boudoir / partnered (sheer mesh, strappy detailing, plunge-back designs, £40-£120), and scene / fetish (latex, leather, wet-look PU, £80-£300). Snap-gusset closure is standard for hygiene and practical use; pull-on no-gusset designs exist but are inconvenient for bathroom use.

Sizing follows UK lingerie conventions (S-XL or 8-22 in most brands; cup-specific sizing on bra-built bodies). For latex bodies, see latex care, they need dressing-aid (silicone-based) and post-wear care for longevity.

Style families that fit different occasions. Everyday-elevated bodies (lace or microfibre, £25-£70) wear under day clothes as the alternative to a separate bra-and-knicker set; the line is smoother under fitted clothing. Boudoir bodies (sheer mesh, strappy back, plunge necklines, £40-£120) sit at the partnered-intimacy end. Scene and fetish bodies (latex, leather, wet-look PU, £80-£300) read as scene wear, lined or unlined depending on brand. UK lingerie houses (Bluebella, Coco de Mer) lead at the elevated end; European latex houses (Honour, Late X, Skin Two heritage pieces) cover the fetish band.

Care that respects the snap gusset and the cup structure. Hand-wash in cool water with mild lingerie soap, or cool delicates cycle in a mesh bag; never tumble. Snap-fasten the gusset closed before washing to prevent the snaps catching on lace or strap detailing elsewhere in the load. Bodies with cups follow standard bra care: store hanging or flat by the centre gore, never folded in half (the cup memory deforms). Latex bodies follow the latex regime: rinse after wear, dust with cornstarch when dry, store away from sunlight and metal (silver darkens latex; copper and brass tarnish it).

Where to read next. For latex-specific care see latex care. Bra sets and basques and corsets cover two-piece and structured-shaping alternatives. Plus-size lingerie covers UK 16-30 bodies. For outerwear-friendly pieces see dresses and chemises.

Editor's quick reference. Best everyday-elevated first-buy: a Bluebella or Cosabella lace body in the £35-£60 band, true to UK dress size. Best boudoir first-buy: a Coco de Mer or Honey Birdette mesh body around £70-£120; the strap geometry is the differentiator. Best scene first-buy: a Honour Clothing or Late X latex body around £120-£200, sized to the brand's published cm chart. Bodies are gusset-snap, never pull-on; pull-on no-gusset designs are inconvenient for bathroom use and not worth the slightly cleaner line. Hand-wash or cool delicates cycle in a mesh bag; never tumble. Hang or lay flat to dry. Snap-fasten the gusset closed before any wash to prevent the snaps catching on the rest of the load.

Our bodies range covers everyday lace, boudoir mesh, latex and PU styles. Plain unmarked UK packaging; "BBox Ltd" descriptor; free UK delivery over £30. Editor's picks at best UK bodies and playsuits 2026.