One of the oldest traditions during Chinese New Year is acquiring new clothes (underwear included!) to symbolise getting ready for a new start and fresh hopes. We’ve been talking a lot about Chinese New Year styling, so we think it’s time to give your inners a little more consideration.

Although concealed, underwear happens to be the bedrock of the outfit you intend to have on and picking the right ones will give you the license to wear just about anything by accentuating your figure to its best advantage. Here, we break down four common body types to help you decode the lingerie silhouettes best suited for your figure, ensuring you can wear any outfit this Chinese New Year with ultimate ease and comfort.