Choosing the right underwear is essential to feel comfortable, relaxed and sexy. This is important for every woman, especially for the curvy ladies. When choosing your undies it's important to know the exact size, body shape and type of underwear you need. Are you in need of everyday curve underwear, or perhaps you're searching for spicy undies for a special occasion with your loved one? Here's what to consider.
The Right Size is Essential
Finding the proper-fitting plus-size woman's lingerie is easy if you know your measurements and body type. Curvy or not, women tend to buy the wrong bra size at least once. If you're a curvy lady, you might feel the pressure to choose lingerie that's a size or two larger than your actual size. This is a total misconception, even though you might have heard that you need a larger size to cover your "imperfections". This often leads to an unflattering look that can actually mask your great features.
So, before you head up to the lingerie store, it's best to familiarize yourself with your right underwear size. You can find many online measuring charts and find the exact size that fits you A piece of lingerie that fits you right will only put an accent on your best features and hide the ones you don't want to show. A proper plus-size bra should hold and support your breasts, making you feel confident and cozy. Comfortable curve underwear should be your main goal for any occasion from simple shopping for groceries to a formal event like a wedding.
Go for Bras With Superb Support
Choosing the wrong bra size can lead to discomfort, back and shoulder pain, and irritability. A too-large bra won't press the cups tightly enough against your chest, and the straps might easily slip off the shoulders. Also, the back part may rise up if your breasts are too heavy for the bra.
This would lead to constant adjustments which isn't the most fun activity. If this is the case, choose to try different bras with longer and wider bands. The bra shouldn't dig into your flesh, nor the straps should roll down.
Keep in mind that the band (not the straps) should provide the needed support. The straps can easily be adjusted in case they dig into your shoulders, but if that doesn't work, go for a larger cup size and a smaller band size. In most cases, curvy women have wider chests and back, so for the top support, a bra with a wide padded strap and wider sides is the best option. The same goes for briefs, thongs and other types of panties. If you're seeking panties for regular use choose a pair with wider sides to get the best support to the hips and lower back.
What About Colours?
You might have heard that curvy ladies should avoid wearing light or white-coloured underwear. This is a complete myth. Choose the colours you like, because the looks of a bra aren't determined by the colour, but by how well it fits. Choose any colour be it hot pink, red, green, yellow or tan. In fact, choose the underwear colour based on your preferences, mood and the clothes you plan to wear. There's only one rule - your underwear should enhance rather instead detract from your appearance. What matters is choosing underwear that expresses how you feel while giving you the comfort and support you need.
Be Bold
Plus size underwear used to be more conservative, but today things have changed. Today you can find plus-size undies in every possible design, colour and style. In fact, the bras you're seeing for petite or slender size, are available for plus size as well. If you feel like wearing a lacy bra - go for it. If you feel like matching a pair of thongs and a padded full-cup bra, be bold and wear it. Underwear, if designed well, will fit any lady, no matter the size. Finally, what makes the underwear sexy is you and your attitude.
Consider Your Body Shape
Talking about curvy undies is a bit general because no matter your curves, you have a certain body shape. Some curvy women are tall, some are on the shorter side, some have hourglass-shaped, and others have a rectangle-shaped body. It's important to consider your body shape to get the best undies for you.
• Apple shape - this is a body shape in which the waist is softer and more generous than the rest of the bust. Choose a thong or a Brazilian cut bottom to enhance your proportions.
• Pear shape - this body shape has smaller and narrower shoulders compared to the whole body. Choose the curvy "babydoll" underwear for this body shape; it enhances the breasts (which are usually large), and won't highlight the hips, which are usually larger than the rest.
• Banana (rectangle) shape - this physique is considered a bit more masculine than the others; there is not much variation between shoulders, waist and hips. The best choice is high-waisted, loose-fitting culottes or thongs.
• Hourglass shape - this is the typical shape of the pin-ups of the 1950s, with a narrow waist and large bust and hips. Choose the culotte to enhance the wasp waist. Usually, any full-cup bra will do for this shape.