What Lies Beneath ~ Marie Jo Undertones

Often, in the language of lingerie, we reference ballet. This is an art defined by grace. In its classical state it is informed by tulle, pastels, softness and delicate lines.  A ballerina’s movements are fluid, light, and almost effortless in perception. There is a sensual mirage on the stage. The audience never sees what lies beneath the dancer’s pursuit of perfection. Simple elegance is highly complex. The extraordinary work, constant training, endless practices, defeated limbs, emotional commitment and physical pain are invisible in the final execution.

When Marie Jo launched Undertones I was interested, specifically, because nothing this 35 year old brand develops is created overnight. This new collection of bras and panties is a deep study in elegant minimalism. They are modern intimates meticulously engineered to the standards of renowned 100 year old Van de Velde, Marie Jo’s parent company. Crafted in a silky soft microfiber, the entire assortment feels weightless, pure, and uncomplicated, belying the intense R&D behind their development. Personally, I am captivated by the panties, slightly transparent, sleek, a bit flirty, and replete with hidden design details that underscore the quality and comfortable fit of the product.  The embodiment of luxurious simplicity, they are available from S-2X.  Solo or in perfect tandem with the bras (30-40, A-F), Undertones are a beautifully choreographed collection of essential basics.

“In Life As In Dance: Grace Glides On Blistered Feet” ~Alice Abrams