Sexy, confident and sassy? Fierce, feminine and beautiful? Do these words describe curvy women? You bet they do! Curvy women are celebrating a love affair with their curves that they have denied for far too many years. Yet, the plus size clothing industry is just waking up to this realization. The industry is seeing a revolution in curvy plus size intimates and lingerie. Curvy women want to fell and look feminine and sexy. Curvy women want to flaunt their curves, not hide them. Curvy women are seeking out styles that flatter and enhance their shape.
Whether discreetly covered or quite noticeable, plus size lingerie is anything but the giant white granny bras and full cut cotton briefs of former years. Plus size bras come in all shapes, styles and colors imaginable. They offer lift, support and comfort, while covered in lace, ruffles and bows. Curvy girls can find their size from a 36C to 52G, and everything in between. Designers offer full cups, demi bras and shelf bras. Molded underwires allow for fit and comfort without sagging or separating. Online boutiques offer a wide array of bras for modest to high prices, yet curvy girls are leery of shopping online. It is hard enough for plus size women to find the right bra while trying them on in a store. How much harder then would it be to find the right fit while shopping online, where there are no fitting rooms. Many curvy women simply browse until they see their preferred style and size. They order the product, hoping it fits, and return it if it does not. Yet this process gets old and tiresome. Thankfully, many retail stores offer bra sizing for free or a minimal fee. Knowing one’s exact measurements makes online shopping that much more enjoyable.
Shopping for underwear is much easier, as most sizes are pretty standard. Underwear has become elaborate, with styles for every woman. Boyshorts, bikinis and hipsters are in full swing this season, while thongs and briefs take a back seat. Panties are offered in cotton, satin, lace and mesh. Colors and patterns range paste and girly to bold and flirty. Many panties can be mixed and matched to pair with matching bras. May curvy girls, have trouble buying bra and underwear sets, as the bottoms are always the same size as the top. Curvy girls come in so many sizes and shapes that it is difficult to make an exact match. Bra and underwear sets that match, but are not purchased as a set, are a great option for the curvy girl. Women with larger chests or larger hips can make the selection which fits them best and still have a beautiful set.
Likewise, plus size lingerie comes in every style imaginable. Babydolls, chemises and bustiers offer variety in comfort and color. The curvy girl can choose a style that modestly covers or is barely there. The key to choosing lingerie for the curvy girl to find a style that you feel confident in. Choose a style that enhances your features and flatters your curves. Babydolls are great for supporting the bust while the empire waist and flowing skirt camouflage the stomach and hips. Chemises offer sheer comfort and long hemlines. Chemises can be fitted or loose. Bustiers provide an hourglass silhouette for the curvy girl. They are tailored to fit snugly, creating horizontal lines with boning and seams. Most bustiers are strapless, but may have a removable halter. Plus size lingerie comes in every material imaginable, from velvet to silk to leather. No matter the style, the fit or the size, women everywhere can feel sexy and feminine in the bedroom and everywhere else.