Learning to Love Your Lingerie
The topic of lingerie has been off limits for years. It’s safe to say young women spend most of their young adulthood trying to find the right sizes and the materials that best suit them. It’s way more difficult than one can imagine.. Of course not every single piece of undergarment you have will be super sexy, but it’s super important that you feel confident and, most importantly, comfortable with whatever piece you choose.
Lingerie has made sweeping growth within the past few years. The industry that once focused only on one body type for women has evolved into an inclusive sector of fashion. Lingerie is made for every body, literally. The focus of lingerie has changed from looking sexy for someone else into prioritizing feeling sexy for yourself. This mission has involved changing the taboo nature of sex into a topic overflowing with open conversation.
Hand-in-hand with the lingerie industry is shapewear. The commonality and openness of shape-wear use has changed the industry as well. Censoring these personal items created the universal perception that they are forbidden to be talked about. Lingerie and shapewear are now made specifically for empowerment and sparking confidence instead.
Finding the best lingerie for yourself is especially difficult because there is no one size fits all, and some materials may work for someone else but not you. In order to find the lingerie for you, you must first find you. What do I mean by this?
You must be open to trying new things such as colors and materials. In the beginning, you may find everything you don’t like. But don’t worry, this will help you narrow down your options so that you find what it is you do like. It’s a process you have to trust. This is the time to become familiarized with your personal identity so you can express those personalities you’ve been suppressing.
Our recommendations
Lingerie brands cater to many different styles of intimate wear. If you prefer neutral colors and simplistic designs, Lonely Label offers dainty options with a vintage feel. The brand is built on the ideas of self-love, wellbeing and purpose.
Savage x Fenty is known for its bold colors and patterns. Created by no other than Rihanna, her brand is changing the industry with its diversity and inclusivity. From electric blue solids to lime green cheetah print, there is always great attention to detail in Savage products. Savage x Fenty goes above and beyond the typical bra and undie set by accentuating the looks with additional items such as satin gloves and thigh high stockings.
For an intense strappy look, take a look at Lounge Intimates. Lounge is all about making a statement and feeling confident, whether that be in bright pink lace or edgy black mesh. The brand’s goal is to produce comfortable intimates without sacrificing style.
When picking out other clothing items such as jeans, jackets, shirts, etc. there’s usually thinking involved about how others will perceive you. When picking out your lingerie, it is ALL ABOUT YOU. Those people’s opinions do not matter then and they especially don’t matter now. You don’t have to let anyone else see you in your lingerie except for yourself. When you find the right Lingerie for you, please don’t be afraid to stare and admire yourself. After all, there’s nobody in this world lucky enough to be you!
Yes, you may realize some “flaws” or pick at your body type, but just remember you’re perfect just the way you are. Those “flaws” make you, you. This social media facade of perfectionism doesn’t exist, but we, as human beings, do. Embrace who you are, be kind to yourself, and love yourself out loud!
Strike Out,
Writers: Natalie Hernessman and Zaynab Salahuddin
Editors: Malú Carrillo and Danielle Cuestas
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