How To Choose Lingerie For Your Body Type

Are you hesitant about purchasing lingerie because you're not sure if you will like how it fits? Purchasing intimate apparel online can be intimidating so here are a few tips.

1. Take an honest appraisal of your shape and decide what you features you want to draw attention to and what features you would like to camouflage or de-emphasize.
2. Measure yourself. Don't rely on numbers like your clothing size or bra size, all manufacturers size their garments a little differently. Measure the fullest part of your bust, the smallest part of your waist and the fullest part of your hips. And be honest, if you're not going to suck in your gut while you're wearing lingerie, don't suck it in to measure. If you fall in between sizes, decide if you like your lingerie a little looser or a little tighter.
   
3. Be sure to read the store's return policy. Some lingerie stores allow no returns, period. Most have some type of return policy, but many items are not allowed to be returned because of their intimate nature. Panties and stockings generally are not returnable. It's best to avoid the inconvenience of a return by doing your homework and asking questions.

If your favorite body part is your legs, a babydoll is an excellent choice. The short length of the babydoll will make your legs look longer and the flirty style works well with a personality that is playful and fun. Babydolls can range from demure to daring and can expose as much or as little as you like.

To draw attention to the bust, look for something with a plunging neckline or push up pads. There are also several styles that leave the breasts exposed for a very provocative look. Corsets are a good choice, too, and come in a range of styles that can take you from bedroom to boardroom in fabrics from satin to sheer mesh. A corset can slim the waist and flatten the tummy, a big plus for a curvy girl to emphasize an hourglass figure.

If you're slender, a matching bra and panty set or other two piece lingerie outfit can show off a toned torso. The top can range from a loose camisole style or a skimpy bra top with bottoms from the tiniest g-string to cute boyshorts. A two piece set can also shorten the look of a long torso.

Sometimes the fabric makes all the difference. Satin or charmeuse doesn't cling and glides over your curves. Stretch lace is super comfortable and more flattering than you might think, this may be the best choice in fabric if you're looking for something in sleepwear. Stretch mesh is also comfy and usually more sheer than stretch lace.

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Plus size lingerie, BBW can be sexy at any size

We created Oh Cheri! because we believe that sexy is a state of mind, not a number on a tag. Your brain is your biggest and most important erogenous zone and it doesn't matter what size you are, you can make yourself feel beautiful or ugly...it's all in your head. Having a favorite piece of sexy lingerie can make all the difference in fanning the flames. Choose your favorite body part and emphasize it; you will feel confident and sexy.

To emphasize a generous bustline and curvy waist, nothing beats a corset. The one in the photo comes in Plus sizes and Extended Plus sizes up to 50. Corsets are sized in inches; measure around the fullest part of your bust to determine which size to choose. If you measure 38 inches, get a size 38. If you're in between, 39" for example, choose the smaller size. The corset should be snug. If you're extra curvy (a small waist compared to larger bust and/or hips) you should also choose a smaller size so the corset can be nice and tight around your waist. Oh Cheri! offers corsets suitable for staying home or going out.

If you're less than confident about baring your tummy, choose from the wide variety of styles and sizes of babydolls. Plunging necklines, open backs, sheer and simple to cascades of feminine ruffles, you will be sure to find lots of babydolls to love at OhCheri.com. Comfortable enough to sleep in, sexy and yet with enough coverage that you can move around without feeling overexposed, the babydoll is the most versatile of sexy lingerie styles.

Maybe you prefer not to expose your legs. A floor length gown can make a dramatic statement, boost your confidence and still expose a shapely bust and curvy silhouette. Choose one with thigh high slits for ease of movement and a graceful flow of sensuous fabric. Add a feather boa and some boudoir slippers for movie star glamour.

You can be sexy at any size and we love to give advice. Oh Cheri! has an extensive selection, great prices and outstanding customer service, read our reviews and testimonials from many happy customers. Free shipping in the USA.

The Guy's Guide to Choosing Lingerie

Guys, we know you just want to see skin and lots of it...the more skin the better! But if you want to get a girl into lingerie, you need to choose something that she feels sexy wearing or one of two things will happen:

1. She'll take one look at the piece of dental floss that you picked out for her, and she'll get mad and throw it at you. (I've seen my mom do this to my dad.) Guys, don't be that guy!

2. She'll put it on just to make you happy, but she will feel fat and ugly and awkward. That means she will not feel sexy and you have defeated the purpose of buying the lingerie.

Because you want her to feel hot and sexy and interested in having sex, right?

How do you buy the right lingerie? You could ask her but we all know girls are notorious for not saying what they really mean. You'll probably hear something like, "Oh, honey, anything you get for me will be wonderful." Ha!

Or you could do some detective work. Start with the obvious, her underwear drawer. Does she wear thongs? Boyshorts? She likes the shape of her bottom. Granny panties? She probably will not enjoy getting something that puts her butt on display.

Check out her closet. Does she wear a lot of sleeveless tops? She likes the shape of her arms. Do you see a lot of lowcut tops? She's proud of her cleavage. Leather? She might want to give a bad boy a good spanking. Don't forget to make notes of sizes while you're snooping around.

Pay attention to colors, too. If you see a lot of pastels and lace and clothes with fluffy puppies on them, choose something sweet and frilly. Lots of reds and blacks? She'll love lingerie with some drama.

These clues will help you choose lingerie that your girl will love and feel sexy wearing. The added bonus: you look like a super thoughtful guy.

Something equally as important, presentation. If you are excited and happy to give her this gift, she will also be excited and happy. Set the mood with soft music, candlelight, flowers, chocolate, massage oil, a glowing fire, feathers...whatever it takes to tease her with upcoming events.

Guys, if you are worried that you just can't do it right, visit Oh Cheri! We love to give advice and we also have a feature called the Wishlist. Tell your girl to go shopping at OhCheri.com and put all the sexy lingerie she loves on her Wishlist and email it to you. Then you can't go wrong. She can pick out the pieces, colors and sizes and the hard work of paying for it is left in your capable hands.

Remember, Oh Cheri! has sexy lingerie for Every Body, sizes Extra Small to 6X, a wide range of styles from panties to corsets to adult costumes (stuff for guys, too) and free USA ground shipping always.