Lingerie Styles for Different Body Shapes
Get the best fit to flatter your shape.
Use this as a Cheat Sheet for Lingerie Shopping. We all have a body shape that is unique to us, but comparatively we can fit ourselves into one of a few general categories. Once you identify "your" shape, it's easier to shop for flattering lingerie.
When it comes to lingerie it can be a little intimidating knowing what to pick to make you feel like the confident fierce queen you are!
I have created a guide to help you shop for lingerie with your body shape in mind. It's all about knowing your body and what features you want to flaunt.
Hourglass
This body type means your shoulders and hips are of the same size with a slender waistline.
When choosing lingerie take advantage of your shape by choosing pieces that draw attention to your waistline.
What to Wear
Corsets & Bustiers: Both cinch the waist to
accentuate your hourglass figure.
Garter Belts: Bring attention to your smaller waist.
Bra & High Cut Panty Sets: Highlights your curves.
Anything: Every style works for your body.
Pear (Triangle)
This body type means you have a smaller upper body (not always a smaller bust) that develops to larger hips.
When choosing lingerie take advantage of your shape by highlighting your top (clavicle, shoulders, and arms) while being playful with your lower half.
What to Wear
Bandeaus: This cuts straight across your
torso giving the illusion of width.
*paired with a high waisted bottom
Babydolls: Tight on top lose on bottom,
compliments your body beautifully
Flowy Gowns with or without a Silt: Fitted to highlight your top while being playful & sassy on your lower half.
Carrot (Inverted Triangle)
This body type means you have a larger upper body (not always a larger bust), broader shoulders tapering to smaller hips.
When choosing lingerie you get to choose what features you want to enhance or minimize.
What to Wear
Halter Tops: Showcases your natural shoulders while drawing eyes upwards creating a balancing effect.
Ruffled Bottoms: Creates the illusion of fuller bottom.
Teddies: Creates a lovely V-Shape that
compliments your body beautifully.
Matching Cami Sets: Creates a relatively straight body shape.
Rectangle
This body type means your shoulders, waist, and hips are similar size.
When choosing lingerie you get to choose where you want to draw attention.
What to Wear
Corsets: Draws in your waist & creates curves that look stunning.
Garter Belts: Brings in the waist.
3 Piece Sets (Bra, Garter Belt, Panty):
Draws attention to each piece of your gorgeous body.
Ruffled Tops and Bottoms: Creates a fuller top & bottom giving the illusion of curves.
Teddies: For those with longer torso
Crop Tops with Boy-Shorts: Elongates your chest & goes with your natural shape.
Apple (Round)
This body type means you are rounded near the waist. Your upper body and torso may be wider than your hips.
When choosing lingerie take advantage of your shape by highlighting your breast/chest area and flaunt your legs.
What to Wear
Teddies & Bodysuits: Hugs the contours of your body & accentuates your curves.
*A deep V-neck is also a great choice
Halter Tops: Showcases your shoulders while drawing eyes upwards creating a balancing effect.
*Pair with High waisted panties will create a waist.
Babydolls: Fitted on top with the loose bottom will define your bust & is playfully sexy on the bottom half.
Please remember this a guide to get you going. You always have the freedom to choose what you want to wear. All that matters to us is that you feel great in it!
