Sustainable
The fashion industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, and it’s time we rethink the materials, processes, and packaging used to create our beloved purchases. This is why we’ve done the upfront legwork and vetted our brands to ensure that our planet’s health is top of mind for them as well.
Woman-Owned
Women lift up half of the sky - by investing in women, you’re assisting in the process of creating more wealth for families and communities. The successes of women shape the way young girls see themselves as they develop into leaders, and it's essential for the world to provide leaders that mirror half of the population.
Toxic Free
The secret behind the beauty, personal-care, and fashion industry is that they’re virtually unregulated, and therefore, allowed to use untested chemicals in their products. Exposure to these ingredients can be harmful overtime, and that’s why we’ve vetted each and every single one of these brands to ensure that they’re up to standards for those looking for a cleaner beauty routine or may be more sensitive to harsh ingredients.
Ethical
Here at ourCommonplace, all brands have our ethical stamp of approval, which encompasses decent working conditions, treatment of workers, and fair-wages. Through providing a platform for purchasing ethical goods and ensuring all brands uphold ethical standards, we hope to take us towards a more equitable and just world.
BIPOC-Owned
We believe in uplifting BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities by empowering their businesses. By choosing to allocate your purchasing power to BIPOC-owned businesses, you're not only strengthening local BIPOC communities — you're also contributing to shrinking the racial wealth gap, fostering job creation, and propelling diverse representation across consumer industries.
Cruelty Free
Animal tests are often painful and cause the suffering and deaths of millions of animals every year. Having this stamp of approval means that no animals were tested on, harmed or killed in the process of making the product. When you opt in for cruelty-free brands, you’re opting out of animal testing, and investing in clean products that are made for the benefit of your body, animals, and the environment.
Outlining the waist and the hips, Alyssa is a subtle body chain breathing with feminine energy. Attaching the adjusting lock to your waist, the chains cascade to the hips, creating the V shaped silhouette.
Handmade from brass covered in rhodium, Alyssa can be worn on top of the clothes as well as directly on the skin.
Features
- Artisan
- Handmade
- Adjustable fit
Materials & Care
Brass, rhodium
The material is water resistant, but we advise to wear it once the perfume is absorbed to your skin.
Aurore is a contemporary lingerie brand based in London specializing in high-quality handmade lingerie. We focus on sustainability, environmental ethics, and innovative practices that deliver a luxury experience without sacrificing social responsibility. We do not overproduce and support the "less is better" approach to apparel production with our capsule collections.
Women have a complex relationship with their body as it goes through its natural life cycles, so we strive to power their lives through lingerie that is comfortable, empowering, and offers an excellent fit. In this new decade, we see a woman independent, strong and at the same time feminine and sensual.
We primarily use lace, silk, and tulle in production and source from European and Japanese excess stock.
ALL OURCOMMONPLACE SHIPPING & RETURNS ARE 100% CARBON NEUTRAL
SHIPPING
All orders ship directly from our brands throughout the world to you.
For Aurore Lingerie - All shipping is free with carbon offset! All orders will be processed within 3 business days of order placement. For this internationally based brand, item(s) will arrive at your doorstep within 5-10 days once shipped.
Customers will be responsible for all customs and duties.
After you've placed your order, you'll receive an order confirmation in your inbox. Once your order has been shipped, you'll receive an additional email with a tracking number.
RETURNS / EXCHANGES
For Aurore Lingerie - For full priced items, if you don’t 100% love the item, let us know, and we’ll gladly accept the return or exchange when initiated within 14 days of delivery date. All return and exchange fees will be the responsibility of the customer. Please email us at heythere@ourcommonplace.co for the return address. Discounts above 40% are not eligible for returns. Please refer to this page for further instructions and details on our returns & exchange policy.
Why the return costs? - All items are shipped from our independent designers throughout the world directly to you. Through your contribution to ourCommonplace, you’re taking us one step closer to a more sustainable and equitable world by supporting our designers, their employees, and their local communities.
To choose the right size for your Aurore bra, we recommend measuring yourself regularly, especially after a change in weight or pregnancy.
You will need to measure:
1. Bust size
The bust size is measured around the fullest part of the bust.
Place the tape at the fullest part of your bust. Make sure it’s parallel to your band again. Breath in and out to arrive at the comfortable measurement.
2. Ribcage size
The ribcage size is measured underneath the bust.
Wear a lightly lined (non-push-up) bra so your breasts are as close to natural as possible. Wrap a measuring tape directly under your breasts. Make sure it’s directly parallel with the bottom of the bra band. Breath in and out to arrive at the comfortable measurement.
3. Hip size
The hip size is measured at the fullest part.
4. Waist size
the waist size is measured at the thinnest part of your waist when breathing out.
Bras & Bikini tops
Remember, wearing a bra should never result in the spillage or gaping in any area. A bra should fit you comfortably and allow you to move freely.
If you are experiencing:
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Slipping straps: tighten your straps or try a smaller band size of the bra.
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Digging straps: loosen your straps completely, if there is a pain in your neck, you may been a larger cup size.
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Digging band: try looser setting, yet you might need a larger band size.
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Band riding low: tighten your straps, if that doesn’t work for you, you band may be too big
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Band riding high: you may need a bigger cup, but try loosening your straps
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Spillage on top: you need a bigger cup size or the model with higher coverage
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Side spillage: loosen your straps, if not helping, you need a bigger cup size
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Under spillage: tide the hook closer, if that doesn’t help you can either reduce your band size or increase the cup size
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Gaping cups/wrinkling cup: you need a smaller cup size
Briefs & Thongs
| Size | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
| S | 64-67 | 89-93 |
| M | 68-71 | 94-97 |
| L | 72-75 | 98-101 |
| XL | 76-79 | 102-105 |
And remember, same as with bras - if your bottoms are leaving the marks or result in the spillage, you are probably wearing the size too small. If your bottoms are slipping down or sidewards - that is a size too large large for you.
Slips, Nightdresses, Robes, Gowns & PJs
What size of dress are you comfortable in? That would be a good proxy to determine your size in this category! Make sure you have a look at the material that is used - silk is not stretchable, so we advise to go for a size one larger, especially if you feel that you might be tight in the breast or hip area. Tulle for instance stretches well and will snug your body at the size you usually wear. We do advise you not to go for smaller size for ultimate comfort. Remember - size is just a parameter we use to navigate you as producers, it’s not a beauty standard. Most important is that the item fits you well and you are comfortable in what you are wearing!
We kindly ask you to consider CO2 emissions before placing an order as we try to steer away from unnecessary contributions during the return process. If you are unsure about the size, colour or fit of the designs, we welcome you to get in touch with our team via email at heythere@ourcommonplace.co. We are there to help you for the online fitting.