Shopping for Women's Lingerie
While choices in intimate apparel are often considered a matter of personal tastes and preferences, there are some shopping considerations to take in order to buy those that best accentuate one's assets and minimise the not-so-appealing parts.
This means that before buying a piece, one should first determine the best feature of her body and focus on it—be it the shape of her legs, the symmetry of her bosom, the curve of her waist, or the sexiness of her shoulders.
The second step is to learn to love those best parts. For example, if you are gifted with a curvy figure, embrace that asset and learn how to exploit it (in a positive way). Here are a few shopping ideas that will help you enhance what you have and bring out your femininity.
1. Familiarise yourself with lines and designs. Lingerie with wide straps extending to your shoulder's outer edges or teetering on their parameters (creating a V effect) can make the lower part of your body appear smaller. This is because the eyes moves down to the waist and the hip area.
2. Choose a cut that will balance or take attention away from those parts that you are not so confident of.
Fuller waist – This can be hidden by choosing something cute like a shorter 'baby doll' type top, which floats over the waist and drops the eyes to curves of the hips and the legs.
Flat chests – These are best flattered by an under-bust padding and a lacy overlay. When buying a bra, for example, pick something that has support on the sides and bottom. This will gather your breast up together, creating cleavage.
Long figure – Revel in your height and get those sexy nighties that show off your long legs, slim shoulders, and curvy hips.
Short legs – Flatter this part by buying longer nightgowns that are body-skimming and have a high slit. Then complete the look with a pair of stiletto-heeled slippers.
Buying the right lingerie is all about focusing on your best assets and finding a piece that best complements your body type. So, keep these tips in mind whenever you go shopping. And speaking of sexy apparel, checkout the basques and corsets offered by Carisma.
