How to Select the Right Lingerie for Your Body Type (and Actually Feel Amazing in It)

How to Select the Right Lingerie for Your Body Type

(and Actually Feel Amazing in It)

Let’s be honest—lingerie shopping can be equal parts thrilling and terrifying. Between the lace, straps, bows, and barely-there bits, it’s easy to feel like you’ve stepped into a sexy jungle without a map. But here’s the truth: the right lingerie isn’t about squeezing yourself into a trend—it’s about highlighting what you love about your body and feeling confident as hell while doing it.

Whether you're dressing up for a partner, yourself (highly recommended), or a spontaneous strut around the house with wine and Beyoncé playing in the background, here’s how to choose the right lingerie for your body type—with zero shame, all celebration.

🔥 Step 1: Know Your Body, Love Your Shape

Before diving into silk and lace, take a moment to appreciate the beautiful body you’ve got. This isn’t about labeling yourself—it's about understanding your curves, lines, and what makes you feel hot.

Here’s a quick guide to common body types (but remember, bodies are wonderfully diverse):

• Hourglass – Balanced bust and hips with a defined waist

• Pear – Hips are wider than the bust

• Apple – Fuller midsection, often with slimmer legs

• Athletic – More straight or muscular shape

• Petite – Shorter stature, more compact frame

• Plus Size – Full-bodied and fabulous (can be any shape above too!)

💃 Hourglass Figure

Best styles:

• Corsets and bustiers – Accentuate your curves and cinch the waist

• High-waisted sets – Highlight that waist and smooth your silhouette

• Wrap robes and chemises – Flow over your figure without hiding it

Hot tip: Look for structured bras with good support to lift the bust while letting your hips shine.

🍑 Pear-Shaped

Best styles:

• Babydolls – Flow away from the hips while showing off the bust

• Push-up bras or plunge necklines – Draw attention upward

• Lingerie with eye-catching tops and darker bottoms – Classic contrast magic

Hot tip: Embrace strappy or halter-style tops that frame your shoulders and add balance.

🍏 Apple-Shaped

Best styles:

• Empire-waist chemises – Snug under the bust and flowy over the tummy

• Teddy-style lingerie – Offers structure and curves in all the right places

• Deep V-necks – Create length and draw the eye down

Hot tip: Skip anything that cuts directly across the waist. Let the lines flow.

🏋️ Athletic Builds

Best styles:

• Lace bralettes and cheeky bottoms – Add softness and shape

• Cutouts and strappy designs – Create curves and drama

• Plunge or balconette bras – Lift and define

Hot tip: Play with textures—lace, mesh, satin—to bring a feminine edge to a stronger frame.

🧁 Petite Frames

Best styles:

• Triangle bras and minimalistic sets – Avoid overwhelming your frame

• Vertical lines and high-cut panties – Add height and lengthen legs

• Bodysuits with cutouts – Flatter a smaller stature while creating shape

Hot tip: Try lingerie with adjustable straps and stretch fabrics for a snug, comfy fit.

💖 Plus Size Beauties

Best styles:

• Underwire bras and supportive bustiers – Lift, shape, and empower

• Teddies and bodysuits with mesh panels – Hug in all the right places

• Garters and high-waisted panties – Channel old-school glamour

Hot tip: Don’t shy away from bold colors or sheer styles. Confidence is the real secret weapon.

👙 Bonus: Fabric, Fit, and Feel

• Fabric matters. Choose what feels good on your skin—whether it’s lace, silk, cotton, or mesh.

• Fit is everything. If it’s digging, pinching, or falling off—ditch it. The right size transforms how you feel.

• Comfort is sexy. You don’t have to suffer to look hot. If you’re comfortable, you'll glow.

🛍️ Shop Smart, Feel Smokin’

• Know your measurements (not just your “usual” size—take the time to measure bust, waist, and hips).

• Try different styles. Step out of your comfort zone, but also don’t force a trend that doesn’t speak to you.

• Ask for help. Boutique attendants can be lingerie wizards—don't be shy!

• Shop for you. Whether you’re buying it for date night or a solo confidence boost, you deserve to feel fabulous.

✨ Sexy Is a State of Mind

The right lingerie doesn’t transform your body—it celebrates it. So go ahead, pick that piece that makes you do a double take in the mirror. Twirl in your living room. Take a selfie for no one but you. This is your body, your moment, your sexy.

Because when you wear lingerie that loves your body back, the real glow-up begins—from the inside out.