Red underwear on New Year's Eve: THAT is part of the custom

Lucky lingerie!
That's why you should wear red underwear on New Year's Eve

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Lingerie companies have been using it for years, but we never really knew what red underwear was all about on New Year's Eve. Until now!

THAT is what the custom is all about:

The custom probably originated over 2000 years ago in the times of the ancient Romans. There, red lingerie was considered a good luck charm – related to the love affair. The custom has made a career and is now popular on New Year's Eve. However, nowadays the red underwear no longer only stands for luck in love, but as a good luck charm for the whole of next year.

Women in Mexico, Chile and China in particular prefer to wear red on New Year's Eve. Those who strictly follow tradition must have a red bra and panties and can wear the red suit for the first time at the turn of the year. After that, the laundry may no longer be used, otherwise happiness will fade again.

A superstition? Yes, but a very seductive one. And: Of course you have to believe in it a little. From a practical point of view, red underwear is always worthwhile, because it can be worn under white T-shirts. You can read through here again why this is so:

Have you not yet found what you are looking for and still need something nice and small in sensual red? Whether with lace, very simple or playful – we have the most beautiful red lingerie for you to shop after:

Text: KaHe