Choose the right lingerie for your body type

Check out the following tips to help you choose the most attractive style of lingerie for your body shape.

An apple-shaped figure has a fuller bust line and midsection with narrower hips and thighs. If your body is apple-shaped, an empire-waist gown works well because it flows loosely over your body, drawing attention away from your middle. A baby-doll negligee is another flattering style for an apple-shaped body because it accentuates the bust line and camouflages the stomach. A kimono-style robe also provides the illusion of a smaller waist.

Women with rectangular figures are slim with modest curves. To create more dramatic curves, choose a form-fitting corset or bustier, since it will push up your bust line and cinch in your waist. A push-up bra can also accentuate your bust in the same kind of way. Boy shorts or a ruffled panty are flattering to a rectangular-shaped body with a narrow bottom.

If you're a rectangular-shaped woman with long legs, a garter belt is a perfect companion to a corset or bustier, because it accentuates the long-legged look while emphasizing your curves.

A pear-shaped body has a curvy waist and hips, with a modest bust line. A two-piece lingerie set that includes a lacy push-up bra and matching mini skirt is a great look for the pear-shaped figure. It shows off your narrow waist and accentuates the curve of your bust line. Choose a mini skirt with an A-line cut as it camouflages a wider bottom, and select lingerie that is form-fitting to flatter a slender midsection. Avoid wearing boy shorts because they create a wider appearance at your hips, thighs and bottom due to the horizontal cut.

A small waist with curvy bust and hips is an hourglass-shaped body. A corset or bustier is flattering because it draws attention to your naturally curvy figure. When wearing a baby-doll style negligee, select one that is see-through or opens at the front to draw attention to your narrow midsection and shapely bust and hips. To emphasize your curvy bust line, consider wearing a plunging neckline or halter-top teddy.

Women of all shapes and sizes look beautiful in lingerie. The secret to ideal lingerie selection is choosing the right style that emphasizes your best features.