Decoding Negligee: Your Ultimate Lingerie Guide
April 22 2018 – Chantal McCulligh
Decoding Negligee: Your Ultimate Lingerie Guide
Shopping for lingerie can be overwhelming for a lot of women. You know you want it, but what should you get? Do you get a babydoll or a chemise? Wait...what's a chemise? And what the heck is the difference between a teddy and a bodysuit? We get it. That's why we’ve done the hard work for you and have decoded each piece of lingerie. Consider this the ultimate lingerie guide for women. It's time to channel your inner scantily clad aspirations, ladies.
Tantalizing in Teddies
Every lady needs a teddy or two within her lingerie collection. Teddies are an iconic piece of lingerie that are like the middle-woman between bodysuits and rompers. They’re form fitting one-pieces that cover the torso and crotch area and are often embellished with sexy details like lace, sheer mesh, and harness straps. The perfect ingredient in creating a night to remember!
Relaxing in Rompers
Trade in your lounge pants and tee for a sexy romper. Rompers are a type of cozy one-piece apparel that can be used for loungewear or to sleep in. Like a teddy, it has a top and bottom connected to each other, often finishing with cheeky, loose shorts. They’re very similar to the rompers you wear during the day – comfortable, loose and chic, only with a bit more sass and sex appeal.
Bodacious in Bodysuits
Bodysuits can look identical to teddies, as they’re both form fitting one pieces. However, the main difference between the two is that often bodysuits are designed to be worn under clothing or as a layer within your ensemble and can also dub as a sexy piece of lingerie.
Beautiful in Babydolls
Babydolls, to put it simply, are nightgowns turned sexy. They’re short, loose-fitting negligees often characterized by a tighter fitting top made to accentuate the bust and a looser flowing bottom. Some babydolls have a little extra added to them, such as formed cups, for added sex appeal.
Captivating in Chemises
A modern day chemise can be a lot of things! What was originally a simple undergarment meant to be worn under your clothing has become a sexy stylish piece of lingerie with a myriad of looks. It's essentially a sleeveless slip. They can be form fitting or loose and often fall above the knee. Some are more bent towards comfort and simplicity while others are more daring and provocative. What's your chemise style?
Curvy in Corsets
A corset is traditionally a heavily structured undergarment that helps to create an hourglass figure with the use of intricate lacing in the back. Nowadays, corsets have come a long way and now come in a variety of materials such as leather, satin and lace. Believe it or not, they can even be comfortable!
Bad Girl in Body Stockings
Body stockings are regular stockings turned 50 shades of grey. It can be a body hugging head to toe one piece or a short dress with attached stockings. The common denominator is that a body stocking is made of stretchy stocking material like fishnet or nylon.
Cozy in Camisoles
Swap out your nighttime tank for a sexy camisole. A camisole is just like the camis you wear during the day, only sexier. To add a provocative appeal that doesn’t take away from the comfiness, they’re often made with sensual fabrics, such as silk or lace. They’re great for keeping things sexy even while you sleep.