With more and more ad campaigns targeting plus size women – although some of them end up being banned on ‘too much cleavage’ reason – there’s no wonder beautiful plus size lingerie has finally come to spotlight and is now available almost everywhere.
The truth is plus size women can look at least as stylish and sexy as catwalk models. For sure, they could also have more curvy advantages in lingerie, as long as they know what shape and style of undergarments to choose. So next time you go shopping for plus size lingerie, have in mind the following guidelines:
1. Know your body PERFECTLY
Everything starts from you. You absolutely know your right size before hitting any lingerie store. If you’re not sure about your measurements, there are specialists that can help you determine waist, hips and most important bust line, so you’ll be sure to get the right lingerie fit.
2. Flaunt your assets
The first advantage of knowing your body perfectly is that you’ll automatically know exactly what parts of your body can be flaunted and what to hide. Bigger busts look sleek and sexy in bustiers or underwired bras that reveal a beautiful cleavage, while still offering best support. If you want to hide your belly, stay away from sheer lingerie and go for fluid babydolls or night gowns with an empire waist. Gorgeous arms and shoulders go hand in hand with wide strapped bras while bigger thighs can be covered by negligees with fullness in the skirt.
3. Hunt for slinky separates
While some of you may be lucky enough to find lingerie sets that perfectly fit your curves, many plus size women have to face a constant issue – one garment in the set is usually one size too big or one size too small to fit perfectly. So what’s the solution? Build your own lingerie sets, by buying separate lingerie pieces. As long as your lingerie items make you look and feel sexy, sizes don’t have to match. Exquisite babydolls, naughty chemises or charming camis in one size and sultry panties in a different one can easily be worn as sets if they share the same color.
4. Consider colors
Speaking of which, the default black or white plus size lingerie basics can often be ignored. Pretty pastels will make any blonde look lovely and brunettes should not be afraid of wearing rich browns. As for the redheads, green makes them look fantastic. And while we’re still here, remember that bright colors give the illusion of a larger size, while dark shades seem to slim and shape on the spot.
5. Pick the right boutiques
You might think that choosing the first or a random department store to buy your lingerie items is the way to go. It’s probably the easiest way, yes, but it’s not going to offer you a great variety of lingerie as boutiques like Hips and Curves in the US , Natural Figures in the UK or figleaves do.
Gorgeous lingerie can also come for a price. Although not recommended for your every day plus size undergarment choices, a one time custom order at a highly versatile couturier or luxury lingerie boutique is worth every penny as what you get is not just unique, but also breathtakingly stunning and will sure make you ooze confidence and sex appeal.
6. Be confident
And a final piece of advice. Regardless of what you choose, wear every lingerie item with confidence. Being plus sized doesn’t change who you are and your attitude can many times be sexier than any lingerie item.
Love your article, especially the “Flaunt it” bit. Lovely!!