To feel good about your outfit, the basics need to be right – and there’s nothing more basic than undies. But basic doesn’t need to mean drab.

Let’s be honest, most of us keep going with our favourite bras and knickers even when they’ve been washed to oblivion and go out of shape. Out of shape underwear, of course, does nothing for your outline.

With this in mind, why not treat yourself to some new stuff – and, as the pretty sets featured here highlight, that doesn’t need to cost the earth.

All the high street stores are starting to stock their new season lines and as ever M&S and Debenhams have some great designs - and shapewear - with the added assurance that the quality will feel just as good 10 washes down the line.

So, too, does Boux Avenue, which has a store in Buchanan Galleries, and budget French-styled online brand La Redoute – check them both out.

These days the supermarkets also offer great styles at bargain prices, of course, and the new F&F underwear line at Tesco is a case in point, with added lace for a luxurious feel.

So go on, accentuate your positives.