Shop the Edit: The Ultimate Lingerie Guide

Having your basics underwear is essential.   However, it is imperative to own a few sexy garments that make you feel confident. Knowing which style to go for can be difficult, let alone understanding the difference between a corset and a teddy.

Corset:

A corset has been used since the sixteenth century to make a woman’s waist appear smaller.  It is usually made from a stiffened material and laced up.

• Criss Cross Suspender Corset
• Milana Crushed Velvet Corset FINAL CLEARANCE

Bodysuit:

Bodysuits are incredibly popular currently, as a piece for the bedroom or worn as a top. They take the shape of a classic swimsuit, therefore are extremely figure hugging.

• White Bridal Cap Sleeve Lace Body
• Black Eyelash Lace Back Detailed Body

Babydolls:

Babydolls are often a cute, girly lingerie option. They are floaty short dresses often sheer or made out of lace.

• Eyelash Lace Strapping Babydoll
• Back in the Game Babydoll & G-String

Sets:

Bra and knicker sets may seem dull.  However, matching sets can still be incredibly sexy, and don’t forget you can always add a suspender belt and hold ups!

• Mustard Contrast Lace Trim Brazilian Briefs
• Mustard Contrast Lace Trim Push-Up Bra
• Willow Wine Velvet Lace Trim Double Strap Lingerie Set

Teddies:

Teddies are similar to playsuits in that they are shorts and top combined.  Usually, it is quite loose, but styles vary.

• Missguided – Black Popper Front Ribbed Teddy
• White Lace Insert Chiffon Teddy

Suspender belt:

A suspender is a brilliant lingerie accessory to own as it can make a plain bra and pants instantly sexier! It sits around your waist and has clips to attach your hold ups too.

• Boudoir Suspender – Nude/Black
• ASOS Strappy Lace Suspender Belt

Waspie/ waist cincher:

Waist cinchers and waspies sit around your waist.  Typically, waist cinchers pull the waist in as they are made of a robust. However, a waspie is more for aesthetic purposes.

• Ann Summers Red ‘Audrina’ waspie
• Missguided – Black Metallic Lace Up Waspie

Slips:

Slips first use is practicality; they are used to ensure that a dress hangs properly and to conceal your underwear if you dress is sheer.

• New Look Solutions Shaping Slip Dress
• Black Sheer Lace Trim Underwired Slip

Hosiery:

Hosiery is the general term for tights, socks and stocking.  Stockings being the most popular and help up with a suspender belt.

• Stockings Plain Leg/Lace Top Black
• 10 denier Bridal lace stocking

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