Charmeuse Chemise

Today, the chemise is among those soft and luxurious items and is worn as an undergarment, nightwear or sometimes outerwear. However, like most of today’s sexy lingerie items, chemises have a long history. Here is a short history of the chemise through the ages.

Ancient Cultures

In ancient Greece and Rome, tunic-like pieces of garment were worn by both women and men. Those simple gowns are possibly the prototypes of modern chemises. Still, the garments were functioning as an outerwear as well as underwear.
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The term corsetry does not only refer to making corsets, but also to the corset itself. The feminine hourglass shape they give to the figure makes women love wearing corsets. This type of woman’s lingerie generally hugs the waist, giving more focus on the breasts and hips. Although corsets used to be very constricting and uncomfortable in the past, nowadays they have become less restricting and therefore popular in the bedroom. Most women agree that corsetry is a wonderful addition to their lingerie drawer.

Victorian Style Modern Corset

The corset has been in use for centuries, being an indispensable element of women’s wardrobe. Still, in the Western world during the 1920s it fell out of fashion and was replaced by girdles. Since then, the corset became more popular as a piece of outer garment - corsets were eagerly worn as fantasy costumes and outerwear.

Not only the purpose of corsetry has changed throughout the years - the construction has undergone many modifications as well. Corsets were originally made out of thick materials such as leather with channels to hold the “stays”, which were made from rigid materials like whalebone or steel. Today’s lingerie corsets are not as rigid and other, more subtle materials are used. The stays are usually made of plastic, but steel is still in use.

Typically, corsets wrap around the upper body and its front or back is left open. The opening is lined along both sides with the use of eyelets or grommets, which are used to lace the corset together. Due to the tightened lace, the corset constricts the body, holding it in place. Historically, corsets have been worn so tight that they made women faint and caused permanent deformities. Still, the numerous drawbacks are said to be a little dramatized and they were not so uncomfortable as portrayed in literature and movies.

The function of the corset was basically to modify the body’s shape gradually to reach an ideal figure. There are still people called “tightlacers” who wear corsets to constrict their waists in order to reach a perfect size, sometimes even less that 20 inches. However, such people are rare and corsetry is today most commonly used as sexy underwear and an element of BDSM practices, both for restriction and aesthetics.

Corsetry is available in various styles, however there are main two types - overbust and underbust. The first starts right below the armpit and the latter right below the bust line. Whichever style you prefer, they both enhance your breasts, making them look fuller and the cleavage more attractive.

Lace Babydoll Lingerie

You have probably wondered many times which of the pieces of sexy lingerie is perfect for you to wear not only during the day but also before going to bed. It’s very important to choose the lingerie style that suits your taste and voluptuous your figure well. Have you ever thought about wearing a plus size babydoll? This tempting kind of plus size lingerie is without a doubt one of the most sensual and comfortable styles you’ll ever wear.

If you want to get the gist of what a babydoll actually is, imagine a nightgown that is shorter than the traditional ones and has no sleeves. It is more revealing and usually has cup support for the breasts along with a skirt flaring at the level of the waist line. A plus size babydoll lingerie looks fabulous on everyone regardless of the size since the various designs are made to accentuate the most attractive parts of the wearer’s body. And if you choose the best style, it is bound to bring out the animal in your partner.

To flaunt a fuller bust, it’s advisable to opt for a plus size babydoll with fuller cups and shorter skirt to accentuate the upper parts of the body. If you have smaller bust, choose one with breat enhancement additions - a push up or padding. For those with slim waists it is a good idea to choose a babydoll lingerie tapering at the waist. If you are lucky to have long legs, consider buying one with longer skirt so you can gradually reveal your beautiful assets. Still, if you want to be tempting from the very first second try the shortest babydoll you can get to flaunt your long legs. Generally the trick is to reveal the most tempting parts of your body while not necessarily showing your little flaws. And a babydoll is a perfect style to do it.

When it comes to colors, in sexy lingerie the choice is limitless. Don’t limit yourself to the conventional “erotic” colors such as red or black. Think of your partner’s favourite colors and fabrics. Also, if you’re preparing to celebrate a very special occasion in your bedroom, try to match your sexy babydoll to the overall setting. Depending on your temperament, you can choose between innocent pastel colors and wild designs. You can also choose babydoll lingerie with frills, ribbons or sequins. When it comes to fabrics, the variety is also wide - from soft comfortable fabrics to sensual flimsy materials to posh silk and lace. As you can see, the possibilities are endless and the only limit is your imagination and creativity. Whatever the occasion and your mood is, there are plus size lingerie styles that match it perfectly.

Since a babydoll is perfect for any figure and easily enhances the best parts of your body, why not try it in a sexy style and discover the tigress in you? Without a doubt it will be an exciting addition to your lingerie drawer and will trigger a flush of desire in you and your astonished partner that you both have never experienced.