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Lingerie Figure Types – The Hourglass Body Shape
March 02, 2009
That song "She’s a Brick House" with measurements of 36-24-36 pretty much describes the hourglass figure. She is well-proportioned between breasts and hips, and she has a nice slim waist.
If you fit this body shape, most women envy you because you are the shape almost all women want. You are the current beauty ideal. You can pretty much wear anything and look fabulous.
Because your bust measurement is about the same as your hip measurement, you have a good set of C cups or larger. To maximize your look and give you an even more slender one, make sure your bra has great lower cup support, and preferably some side panels in the cups to help push your breast tissue out from under your arms and more towards the center. Getting your breasts up and centered will enhance your proportions even more.
For panties, high cut panties will elongate your legs as well as shorten the lower part of your torso. This helps to put the thinnest part of your waist in the center of your torso. Of course string bikini panties are perfect for you as well as thongs.
So, if you are this body shape, go on and strut your stuff. But just know the rest of us don’t want to hear about it.
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Lingerie Figure Types – The Column Body Shape
February 20, 2009
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Like a column, this figure type has the characteristics of being slim and straight without curves or waist. I happen to fall into this body type, so I know how frustrating it can be to have no body definition. I run towards anything with an empire cut just to avoid revealing my lack of a waist. Oh what I would give to have that curvy sexy look!
On top, we have small to medium breasts. So we can pretty much wear any cute bra we want, but it always has kind of a training bra look to it because of our straight lines. One trick is to wear a camisole. A longer line down your torso just always seems to be a better look. Another great option on top is a bustier. This type of garment helps to give you a waist and that long line to narrow you and give you some curves. A bustier usually has the under-bust seam that also flatters a column shape by giving you a line of demarcation right under your bust. This makes your breasts look larger and helps you look taller and thinner.
As for the bottoms, this body shape can wear any style. But again, less is always best. Hi-cut panties make your legs look longer. If you have a bit of a tummy, shapewear that looks like biker pants are a great solution. Buy them in black and they will look like you’re wearing biker pants.
As an interesting aside, I was once told that this figure type is the most likely to have her breasts augmented. A cheaper solution would be to purchase a contour bra or one with some padding. The same look for less.
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Lingerie Figure Types – The Apple Body Shape
February 16, 2009
Not all figure types are defined by fruit, but this the apple body shape is the second and final one. What is an apple figure type? It’s a woman with round curves who has a tummy bulge and round hips. In silhouette, she would have a very round shape – as in contrast to a pear shape which would have a noticeably smaller top. The apple shape tends to be petite in stature, and definitely has full breasts.
The best way to enhance this figure type is with lingerie that smooths and gives control. Consequently, shapewear and bodysuits are great options. The breasts should be lifted and supported to make her look thinner and more youthful. She needs to have a round, full and lifted look. Anything less will make her look dowdy.
For her tummy and thighs, shapewear is her best friend. And, how great that shapewear looks and feels so good these days. It also comes in black which is not only slimming, but looks sexy, so it’s a look she can feel good about being seen in.
In our "What’s She Underwearing" series on HerRoom, we always include a petite plus size model. I strongly suggest the apple shape figure type check out this section on our site to see the various solutions we put her in.
Find lingerie for your body shapeHerRoom in these departments:
Bras
Panties
Shapewear
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