Curvy girls lingerie choices: do you buy plus size lingerie for you or your man?

September 3, 2012 by admin
Filed under Choosing Lingerie

plus size lingerie 5 Curvy girls lingerie choices: do you buy plus size lingerie for you or your man? Most women have two types of underwear in their bottom drawer. There’s the multi-pack pants where the elastic has gone, all which are now coloured grey regardless of whether they started out as black or white. There’s the t-shirt bra, the padded bra, and the multiway-bra which turns into a halterneck come instrument of torture. And then there’s the “good stuff”. Ladies, you know what I’m talking about…

Amongst all the rubbish in our lingerie drawers, behind the spanx and mismatched socks we have those exquisite pieces of plus size lingerie which are very much made to be seen. Designed to seduce and entice, they’re the lovely lacy thrills with frills which ensure our bosoms are under our chin, and we’re guanranteed a cup of tea in bed the next morning! But when shopping for plus size lingerie, do we really need to decide between comfort and sex appeal? And when choosing our sexier items, are we buying them for ourselves, or for our lovers?

When my boyfriend moved in with me six months ago, I think the contents of my underwear drawer came as a bit of a shock. Out came the sports bras and period pants, as well as the horrific realisation that I didn’t wear seamed stockings everyday. But he also realised that it’s not practical to writhe around in tiny pants all the time, and that when the stocking tops are on show, he’s in for a fun evening. But I would disregard the notion that I choose my underwear just for him – there is something nice about wearing a cute, matching plus size lingerie set and it’s amazing how it can lift your mood. You feel sexier and walk taller, and no one else has to know why.

(l-r) Marks Spencer Feather Print Non-Padded DD-G Balcony Bra (£18), Bravissimo Ariza Bra by Panache (£29), Simply Be Curvy Kate Gia Balconette Bra (£29).

Of course some of the more provocative styles of plus size lingerie aren’t perfect for everyday attire. Bigger pants are always going to offer more comfort, and trying to work with your breasts pushed up against your face isn’t really ideal. However there are options which straddle the sexy and functional, and are perfect for when it’s your mood as well as your boobs which need a bit of a lift. We’ve picked out a few of our favourite items which will make you feel sexy everyday, whether you’re off to work or out on a hot date.

Our first plus size lingerie pick is the stunning Marks Spencer Feather Print Non-Padded DD-G Balcony Bra (£18). Available online at www.plus-size-tall.com/marksandspencer-com, the stunning magenta colour is both luxurious and seductive. Bravissimo (www.plus-size-tall.com/bravi) have the sheer and supportive Bravissimo Ariza Bra by Panache (£29) which has the most stunning embroidery which needs to be seen. Our final plus size lingerie crush is the Curvy Kate Gia Balconette Bra (£29) by Simply Be (www.plus-size-tall.com/simplybe). It’s all in the detail, and this one has it in spades. Or rather diamonds with it’s diamond-shaped embroidery on the top cup and crystal drop bow.

I think that it’s all too tempting to buy the safety underwear which is always ready for wash-day, but splurging on a curve-loving set of plus size lingerie often feels like such a treat. And whilst we can agree that the people who get a peek at our more racier purchases will appreciate them, I think we get the final thrill just by feeling so decadent in our lace or satin loveliness.