Let’s talk lingerie!
Do you need help deciding what kind of lingerie to wear to your boudoir shoot? If so, you’ve come to the right place!
Women come in all shapes and sizes, so finding the perfect lingerie for your specific body type is very important. You’ll want to make sure you play up the areas you love while hiding the areas you might not want to highlight as much. Each body type requires different pieces of lingerie that will make you look and feel like a goddess. In this boudoir lingerie guide, you will find the best pieces for each body type. You will also find different places to find lingerie.
Tall woman
*Traditional bra and panty sets with a garter belt look great on tall women. It shows off one’s long legs and is considered a classic.
*Stockings to pair with the garter are a great asset to the lingerie set and can really accentuate your legs.
*Another choice is a long line bra and high-waist panties.
*A lace halter bra is also a classy option.
Athletic woman
*Athletic women look great in boy-shorts. You can wear just the boy-shorts for a teasing type photo or you can pick a cute bra to pair it with. Boy-shorts can really show off your backside. They add curves to an athletic figure.
Petite woman
*Wearing something with a slit over the leg will give you the illusion of longer legs.
*Racerback bralettes and T-strapped bras are the best option for you.
*Corsets and bustiers are a wonderful choice for you. They cinch your waist while pushing up your breasts to give you great curves.
Apple shaped figures (your waist is the largest measurement on your body with the bust line being smaller)
*One piece body suits with a deep V-neck look great on your body type.
*Long-lined corsets are a great choice for your body type too.
Pear shaped figures
*You want something that plays up your curves.
*Look for pieces that have ruching in the midsection as it breaks up the bust and hips while drawing attention to the waist curves.
*If you need to downplay bigger thighs, choose a flirty gown that covers them.
*If you have smaller breasts and want to downplay that, choose a nice baby doll with a push-up bra that will accentuate your curves.
Ruler-shaped figures
*Corsets and bustiers are wonderful for you. They cinch your waist while pushing up your breasts to give you great curves.
Short torso woman
*If you have really long legs and a shorter torso, make sure you stay away from high waisted panties.
*Hipster and low rise bottoms are what look best on you.
Broader shouldered woman
*The best choice is a baby doll chemise or a nice slip as they will accentuate your broad shoulders. Look for ones that have a flared bottom because they help promote symmetry.
Full busted woman
Did you know the term “full bust” refers to the bra cup sizes DD and up?
*Demi cup bras look great on full-bust women. You can also go with a balconette style bra which has lower cups which show off your natural curves.
*Boy-short bottoms are also a great choice for this body type.
Fantasie has bras in the 30-40 inch band range with cups that range from D-J. Fantasie is a very elegant line of lingerie.
Curvy Kate is a fashionable line and has band sizes from 28-44 and cups D-K.
Parfait by Affinitas is a gorgeous line that is more budget friendly. They offer band sizes 30-40 and cup sizes D-K.
Tutti Rouge is a fun line with bright colors and fun patterns. They have band sizes 28-44 and cup sizes D-J.
Plus sized woman
Did you know the term “plus size” refers to the band size on your bra and it starts at 38″?
*If you are plus sized and want to hide the tummy area, corsets are a wonderful method to do so. If you are going to get a corset, a steel boned one is a must. They will give you the support and shape you want. Make sure the corset comes down to the level at or below your hips.
*Do you want to accentuate your cleavage? A bustier is what you are looking for. It cinches the waist while pushing up the breasts.
*Darker colors can give a slimmer appearance.
Hips and Curves is a great site to buy plus-sized lingerie.
Torrid is another great place to look for plus-sized lingerie. They have both sexy and fun sets to choose from.
Lane Bryant has a line called Cacique that is gorgeous. They have many colors and styles.
Adore Me has a lot of really cute sets and lingerie, and is very reasonably priced.
Other places to shop
*Fredericks of Hollywood has great sets and sexy lingerie for women of all sizes.
*Victoria’s Secret.
*Agent Provocateur is a higher end boutique.
Please contact me now if you have any questions!
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