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Ladies’ nightwear and erotic lingerie is big business these days and there is a wide range out there to choose from. There are numerous styles, materials and colors so that every woman could find one that is just right sexy lingerie for her taste. Almost every woman owns a small sexy nightwear collection with pieces for any occasion – a daring chemise for a hot date or comfy pajamas for a sleepover with her girlfriends. With so many intimate apparel styles available, it’s hard to believe that there were times when there was actually no choice when it came to sexy nightwear and that specialised ladies sleepwear is a relatively recent invention. Provided here is a brief history of ladies’ nightwear.

Chemises

The beginings of the chemise can be traced back to the ancient times, when tunic-like garments were usually worn. Still, it was not until the Middle Ages that the chemise began to be used as a form of women’s underwear (an not only woman’s…). Still, we should remember that, in that times, chemises were used as a protection from sweat and body oils. Also, the chemise used to be the only garment washed regularly. Both men and women wore it for sleeping – they simply took their outer garments off and slept in their chemises. In the morning, they would put their clothes back on.

Negligees

The Negligee was the first example of widely worn ladies’ nightwear. The very first negligee was introduced at the beginnings of the 18th century in France and back then it served a strictly utilitarian purpose. Similarly to the gowns of the era, it was long and the material was heavy. The negligee kept pace with different dress styles and, thus, in the 1920s they mirrored the short satin cocktail dresses, popular at that time. Being shorter and made of a lighter fabric, they were sexy, but not as sexy nightwear and to seduce was not their purpose. The negligee was designed to be worn as a sexy piece of underwear only shortly after the World War II.

Nightgowns and nightshirts

The nightgown and the nightshirt developed from the earlier chemises early in the 20th century. The nightgown are long and heavy, especially when compared to the sexy chemise or the negligee. They are often made of cotton or flannel. The nightshirt is a very simple, thigh-length plain shirt. Dorm shirts are a more recent form of women’s nightwear. They often feature a slogan or an image of a cartoon character and are often worn for modesty and comfort in communal living environments, preferably by teenagers and young women. On colder nights you may want to use this somewhat sexy nightwear with longer shorts or pajama pants.

Pajamas

The original pajamas’ roots can be traced to the 17th century in Asia. Within the following century, missionaries from Britain had adopted this style as sleepwear for males. Soon it became a popular alternative to nightshirts for men and boys in the UK. Pajamas as nightwear for women in the Western Europe became popular much later. Although they had been available decades before, pajamas began to outstrip traditionally sexy nightgowns in sales in the 1980s. Until today, pajamas are a popular style of men’s and women’s nightwear and they are available in a wide range of styles, colors and fabrics. Teenagers and young adults like to wear pajamas pants with a T-shirt, tank top or even a more daring upper piece of other sexy underwear, which is an interesting alternative to traditional pajamas.

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Other styles

As a matter of fact, almost anything can serve as ladies’ nightwear as numerous pieces of traditional underwear can be turned into pieces of sexy lingerie. Any piece of clothing – your favourite tank top or your boyfriend’s T-shirt or even a see through babydoll – can make you comfortable in bed. Still, many women like to wear silk or sheer lingerie for its sexappeal and the lxurious feeling. It is good to have your favorite comfy pajamas as well as a sexy chemise within reach, because you never know how you are going to spend the night.

If you think of the most versatile pieces of sexy lingerie you as a woman can own, a strapless bustier should come to mind. For one – if it is well-designed, it is beneficial for your figure at the same time being comfortable. A bustier is usually used underneath other clothing to provide definition to your silhouette. Pair it with a nice jacket for a sexier substitute for a casual shirt. This sexy underwear, along with the basque, can be found in a wide range of styles and provides soooo many options to choose from. Below – are some essential information about the bustier to convince you this traditional piece, can be truly erotic and sexy lingerie.

Bustier, Basque or Corset?

These three items can be used interchangeably. However, there are a few differences in design. The bustier usually has light boning or a control panel and its aim is to gently sculpt the body without confining it. The basque is similar, but it rarely contains any boning. It often has straps or small sleeves. Both the bustier and the basque feature built-in cups, while the corset does not. It has been traditionally used to provide definition of the waist and enhance the bust and the hips. It laces up and contains some kind of boning. Still, the differences between these three styles are not always so obvious.

The Size

Just like with most of sexy lingerie styles – the bustier’s sizes correspond with the bra size, which can make it a real challenge to find the perfect fit. Women with larger busts may need to look for a size up, and those with smaller breasts may prefer going down a size. If you shop for erotic lingerie online, make sure you examine the size chart thoroughly. It is also a good idea to try on a few bustiers in a store in order to decide for the exact size you should wear.

The Styles

Strapless bustiers can be found in a range of designs. Whether you want to seem innocent tonight or turn into a irresistible bombshell, you will find the perfect one easily. The lingerie style and cut you choose will depend on the aim that you want to achieve by wearing the bustier or any other piece of sexy lingerie. If you want to shape your body beneath outer clothes, you may want to try some plain style without significant details that could be visible through the clothes. Still, if you are looking for a substitute for a shirt, then there are truly no limits. Look for the styles that appeal to you the most and rely on your own taste. You can find casual as well as more sophisticated and sexy bustier cuts – the choice is yours.

The Bottom Line

A strapless bustier is definitely a piece you should have in your collection of sexy underwear. It can be worn as a bold yet alluring piece of nightwear in the bedroom as well as a subtle, functional body sculptor underneath daily outfit. It is important to understand how the bustier is sized and what optical changes it provides for your body. Try on a few styles before you decide on your favourite. Strapless bustier is a great addition to all the sexy pieces of seductive lingerie you may already have. Match it with seductive pants or thongs and see how irresistible you can be.

Whatever the purpose of wearing a bustier is, it provides a touch of luxury for your body and also to your sexy lingerie drawer. If you begin to like wearing it, do not hesitate to buy more than one styles that appeal to you the most. You will see how practical and extremely erotic bustier is!

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.

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.