Finding The Right Bra For Your Figure

Whether you're happy with your size or not, it's your size so you have to come to terms with it. Self acceptance is what you need, you should accept and be happy with your size. Curves are attractive and your inner confidence affects your outer appearance. If you don't have self confidence, other people can tell. You shouldn't focus on the less attractive aspects of your figure, but on the most attractive parts. As an example, if you have have attractive breasts then show them off with a larger size push up bra. A push up bra enhance your appearance in your dress or top. They often look the best with outfits that show your collar bone.

Just like the name sounds like, a push up bra 'pushes up' the breasts and allows them to appear higher on a woman's figure. For those women whose breasts have started to somewhat sag due to getting older, push up bras can be a vital necessity. A higher bust increases the length of the torso while giving the appearance of a slimmer waist.

The best materials for push up bras are satin and lace. Push up bras come in a wide variety of styles, so you will find it very easy to choose one that suits your needs because there is such a great selection available. Push up bras are sometimes referred to as balcony bras and they are a great wardrobe piece to accentuate a great bustline. Be creative and select one that suits your outfit and the occasion. Wear it with your favorite outfit with confidence, and you'll love the attention your beautiful plus size figure will get.

Every plus size woman should have a push up bra. If you prefer a sensual bra that shows a little more skin, then you should consider a demi-cup push up or a demi-cup that has a lace trim. These bras make a feminine and provocative statement.

Remember that a majority of push up bras are manufactured with wider set straps due to the increased need of support. The most vital component of a push up bra is that it needs to fit perfectly. The adage, 'it fits like a glove' needs to apply here. If the bra does not feel proportional and comfortable for your body then continue shopping.

To provide the proper support, a bra needs to be the right size for your figure. Even if you were a 38D at 20, you might have changed by the age of 30, and again by the time you're 40. Because of this possibility, it's a good idea to stop by a lingerie department or specialty store, and ask for a new bra fitting. After all, plenty of women aren't wearing the right bra size, and don't even know it. Once you've got all the information that you can get about your shape and the right size for it, you can shop online for bras with security and confidence.

The History of Sexy Baby Doll Lingerie

Baby doll lingerie is extremely popular today. Seen as a nightwear "classic," the babydoll continues to be remade and updated by lingerie designers. Yet very few people know the history of these now-classic pieces. Provided here is a brief guide to the short but interesting history of baby doll lingerie.

Women's nightwear has evolved and changed over time. By the 1930s, short and sensual were the order of the day. Women often wore short negligees with matching "bed jackets," which were short, sensual and sometimes trimmed with feathers or lace. Out of these bed jackets came the first baby doll lingerie pieces.

The garment got its current name from a 1956 film called "Baby Doll," which featured a young Carroll Baker wearing the item. The film was a success, launching a public infatuation with the garment. At that time, babydolls were simple, featuring a flared negligee with a hemline approximately six inches above the knee. Like the earlier bed jackets, baby doll lingerie often featured feathers or lace trim.

It was around that time that a daywear dress in babydoll style was introduced. The dresses maintained the short, sensual feel of the baby doll lingerie, but were more solid and appropriate for public view. Meanwhile, the nightwear version of the babydoll became increasingly more sensual. Gradually creeping shorter, and featuring ever more daring fabrics, baby doll lingerie made the switch from simple nightwear to true sexy lingerie.

Today, vintage baby doll lingerie can be highly valuable. Collectors often search for babydolls that date to the 1950s or 1960s. However, the item has also continued to evolve. Today a sheer babydoll or lace babydoll is easy to find. Hemlines now run the gamut from the traditional six inches above the knee to barely skimming the buttocks. Necklines range from a more traditional scoop neck to a deeply plunging, cleavage-enhancing V-neck. Babydolls are even available that more closely resemble the older bed jackets, featuring one or two front closures.

For those who prefer a bit of modesty, matching panties in a similar material are readily available, often sold as part of a set. More demure styles are also an option for those who prefer who more coverage. These styles are just as sexy as their more extreme cousins, often enhanced with fake fur, lace or other detailing.

Whether you are searching for vintage-style or more modern baby doll lingerie, you will find sizing a breeze. Unlike many lingerie items, babydolls are designed to fit a bit loosely. Some are offered in one size fits all designs, while others are sized according to dress size. This ease of finding a piece that fits may be partially responsible for the babydoll's continued success.

The babydoll was an instant classic upon its release, and remains one to this day. A sensual and luxurious option, baby doll lingerie is perfect for women of all shapes and sizes.

Sexy Basques - A History of Sexy Costumes and Elegance

Many women love to wear sexy costumes. From an elegantly sensual basque to an exotic bustier, sexy costumes are a terrific way to spice up the bedroom. Some basques and bustiers can even be worn as outerwear, offering a daring choice for a night out. Basques and bustiers have been around for many centuries, although they have adapted and changed over the years. Provided here is a brief guide to the history of these beautiful and sexy costumes.

Corsets

Both basques and bustiers developed out of the corset. Corsets first came into vogue in the 16th century. By the Victorian era, they were all the rage. Victorian women wanted their waists to appear as small as possible, and the era of tightlacing was born. At the time, corsets were not considered sexy costumes, but simple required undergarments. Girls received their first corsets at a very young age and wore them all of their lives.

Victorian corsets were longer than those of earlier eras, flaring over the hips and extending several inches down from the waist. This shape became extremely popular, and soon other clothing items adapted the shape.

Basques

Basques were originally Victorian-era jackets that mimicked the shape of the corset. The jackets were tightly fitted and extended past the hips, flaring out to accommodate a bustle.

Over time, fashions changed. Corsets began to fall out of favor in the 1910s, as the rational dress movement took over. Gradually bras and girdles took the place of the corset. Basques fell out of fashion as women stopped wearing bustles and waistlines crept upward.

Merry Widows

By the 1920s, traditional corsets were all but unheard of. The late 1940s, however, saw a revival of the corset. The corsets of the 1940s were known as merry widows, and were much shorter than traditional corsets. This was the first time that the garments were introduced specifically as sexy costumes.

Although merry widows were a brief phenomenon, their introduction set the stage for the use of basques and bustiers as sexy costumes. Women were beginning to enjoy their own sexuality, although it was still strictly behind closed doors.

The 1980s

By the 1980s, fetish wear was in. Following the freewheeling 1960s and 1970s, 1980s-era mainstream entertainers enjoyed nearly unprecedented freedom of expression. Trendsetters such as Madonna began the underwear-as-outwear craze. Sexy costumes escaped the bedroom and began to appear across the country.

Today's basques and bustiers are largely rooted in the fetish trends of the 1980s and 1990s. Largely modeled after Victorian-era corsetry, as well as the Victorian basque jacket, today's basques and bustiers range from mild to wild.

A supportive choice to wear underneath backless dresses, the strapless bustier is especially popular. However, more exotic bustier and basque choices are also available, including largely see-through pieces that are perfect for bedroom wear.

The bustiers and basques of today are designed to resemble the corsetry of the past. Modern materials ensure a subtle body shaping without the compression of the past. Blending functionality with exotic and beautiful designs, these sexy costumes are wonderful for a myriad of occasions.

Wearing Camisoles and Teddies Can Give You A Boost Emotionally

Okay, I know what you're thinking, how in the world could someones self esteem rise just by wearing something different. Well, it has because I never thought that wearing inner-wear, or lingerie (camisole lingerie and teddy lingerie) as outerwear would make me feel sexier and happier. How? My girlfriend, who is up on all the fashion trends, suggested I try wearing some  camisole tops or teddy lingerie as a way of redefining myself. I wasn't too sure at first, but I thought I would give it a try. I didn't go out and change my dressing habits all that much. I was extremely selective about what type of camisole tops and teddies I was going to put under one of my blazers in place of my typical blouse.

First I combed the internet looking and researching about just what camisoles and teddies meant. A Camisole or cami is a women's undergarment that covers the top part of the body. It is sleeveless and tight fitting. A camisole is sometimes worn cropped allowing the midriff to be exposed and can be made of a variety of fabrics such as silk, satin, lyra, nylon, etc. They can be worn over a bra or without one. Some camisoles come with a built-in under wire bra which eliminates the need for a bra. Here is the real exciting part: Camisoles are now very popular as outerwear. A teddy is an all in one piece of lingerie. Teddy lingerie provide for an alluring, seductive look and can be matched with a camisole and panty.

I didn't realize I had been complimenting so many co-workers on tops that turned out to be camisoles and/or lingerie. Well, if they could do it so could I! I didn't know of any really good stores in my area to shop in so I decided to order from the internet. I found some really sexy and chic camisole tops, and teddies that would fit my needs at work.

Once the packages arrived I became a bit nervous about actually trying the camisole and teddy lingerie on. Almost every piece fit and I was amazed at how flattering each piece looked on me. It made me feel like I was in fashion for the first time in years. I called my girlfriend and she came over to give me the once over. She gave me a glowing review and her comments made me feel important. I was looking forward to going to work for the first time in years.

Monday came and I walked in the front door. Immediately I received a compliment at how nice I looked. Someone asked if I had gotten a new hairdo...something looked quite different... they said I looked spectacular. The entire week went this way, thanks to my camisole tops, camisole and teddies  tucked beneath my suit jackets and blazers. Even the days that followed when I didn't find occasion to wear camisole tops or camisole lingerie beneath my suits I felt better and it seemed as though my co-workers treated me with greater respect and with greater interest.

The most important thing is I felt so important wearing the new items and it made me feel great. It SURE was great getting a jump start with my self esteem and as a result it had a cascading effect. I was able to hold myself with more confidence and so other people treated me accordingly. Owning and wearing camisole and teddy lingerie has been a win win situation for me.

How Lingerie Could Work in Your Favor

There are many ways to discover how sexy lingerie works in your favor. You can talk to the man that it's designed for or to the women who uses it daily. Lingerie is designed to make women, of all sizes, look and feel sexy, but it also has practical uses as well. The main goal is to accentuate a woman's body and make her feel good about herself. The lingerie industry strives to give people what they want. Because different people want different things, there are several types of lingerie.

The first type is practical lingerie. This kind is more logical than sexy, and is bought with logical thoughts in mind rather than erotic thoughts. If you prefer this type of lingerie, it doesn't mean you are not sexy, it just means you believe that your clothing serves a specific purpose rather than a whimsical purpose. And because you tend to lean this way doesn't mean that you can't have a wild side once in awhile. Just to make sure his pulse is still beating, you might want to put on a skimpy piece of lingerie once in awhile - let him know there is a sexy side waiting to emerge.

Another type is your basic sexy lingerie. This type gives you the sensibility of everyday underwear while also giving you an inner power of sexy. There is nothing like wearing something sexy underneath a chic outfit that no one but you knows about. Wearing sexy lingerie will build your confidence like nothing else can do. And if you are really brave, you can let your man know that you are wearing something special underneath the exterior and give him something to think about all day long. And then when he comes home that night ... well, just use your imagination.

The last kind of lingerie is erotic lingerie which is generally worn on special occasions. This type of lingerie is usually worn on anniversaries, special days, or when the kids are at grandma's house. Use naughty lingerie when you want to get his attention and have a little bit of fun. This is where you let that sexy side emerge.


Sexy lingerie is not just for the slim and trim. Many plus size women enjoy the benefits of lingerie. Just because some women are a little fluffy as I like to call it, doesn't mean they shouldn't have fun too. As a matter of fact, these women are the ones who seem to have more fun as they are generally more endowed than other women.

Speaking of plus size women, what bothers me the most is that most stores don't consider BBW in their merchandise. It can get frustrating for a large woman to find something sexy in a store. And then there's the fact that some sales clerks smirk at these women when they are browsing through skimpy items. That's why it's easier for a plus size woman to go online and purchase at a lingerie boutique rather than hunt down a store that caters to them. Have you ever seen a plus size woman in Victoria's Secret? And why not? Because they don't care about servicing the plus size woman. And what a mistake they are making! Statistics state that 62% of the women in the United States are size 14 or larger.