Choosing the Right Plus-Size Lingerie

To look sexy and stylish in the latest of women's fashion is not a privilege only slim women can enjoy. Of course, large women can have the full benefits of looking their best in lingerie-only if they know what exactly they are looking for. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the right plus-size lingerie for you.

Know your body well

It always pays to know your size before hitting the shops for your lingerie. Make sure to get the exact measurement of your hips, waist and bust line because you wouldn't want to see cruel little smiles pulling across the buttoned areas of your garment or to look like you're wearing a tent.

Go for separate pieces

While a one-piece nightgown is such a darling, sad to say, this lingerie piece might betray you. This is because one part of the garment will not fit you the right way; one part will always be too big and the rest too small. So for women who find it hard to look for the right-fitting garment, it would be best to get lingerie in separate pieces. That way you can have a camisole or chemise of one size and then choose panties, skirts or pajamas in the other size. Just make sure the pieces color-coordinate well. If you find it difficult to match the pieces, stick to the basics like white and black.

Know where to hunt them down

You can scour the nearest mall or department store for that perfect lingerie. But if you're looking for variety, you can shop online. There are many choices.

Emphasize and deemphasize

If you know your body well, you will have an idea of what part of it you can flaunt and what part you need to hide. For those who have gorgeous bust lines, draw attention to them by wearing halter tops or v-necked pieces. Go for pieces that will support your breasts like bras with underwires. If your belly protrudes in an awkward way, go for empire waist lingerie; this will hide your belly.

For those who have heavy arms but nice-looking shoulders, go for wide-strapped pieces or lacy sleeves.

If you have curvy, nicely-shaped waist, flaunt it by wearing lingerie with waist patterns, belts or a ribbon tied around the waist area.

If you have a problem about your huge thighs, go for long pants or wide-legged style.

Comfort and convenience

Lingerie pieces with adjustable straps can give you the perfect fit like bra-like straps. These can also be perfect for petite women since the straps can be adjusted to raise the length of a nightgown a few inches up. Draw strings are also good for women who need more room around the waist and hip area. Likewise, for women who need more room around the bust, lingerie pieces made of stretchable material are perfect for you.

Color

Go for light hues in patterned designs to draw out your most beautiful features. If you want to hide some problematic areas, pick dark colors in black or blue.

By Sherri Myers