I feel pretty #5: Fat Girl Lingerie!

It's been a while since I've done an "I feel pretty," so I thought I'd mesh (haha) this series with my recent obsession with lingerie.



First off you need to go to 2:17 in this video, and take a tour of Mariah Carey's lingerie closet. MARIAH CAREY HAS A DEDICATED LINGERIE CLOSET, and it's bigger than my bedroom. I think this should stand as an inspiration to femmes everywhere. (It's also got me thinking I should pull all the boxes out of my broom closet and make a mini lingerie closet of my own. It would be a good excuse to buy more lingerie.)

I love wearing lingerie around the house when I'm by myself, as well as wearing it for sexytimes. Sitting on the couch watching TV and drinking wine is soooo much more glamorous if I do it wearing a negligee, it makes me feel kind of Old Hollywood and mildly debauched. I need some maribou slippers, I think.

Rock them curves, lady!

As a fat girl, I've always had somewhat limited options for lingerie shopping- Victoria's Secret has never fit me, and never will.Fortunately, many brands such as Coquette, DreamGirl and Fantasy Lingerie make plus size pieces now, and the buyers at my go-to sex toy website EdenFantasysmake a point of stocking an impressive collection of plus size lingerie. As a girl who wears a 2/3X, this makes me very happy! I still face some challenges when buying lingerie: some lingerie seems to be blown up versions of straight size pieces, and there is sooo much variation across plus size bodies. I don't buy pieces with fitted cups, period, because they're never big enough for my boobs. The teeny tiny G-strings that come with most lingerie sets are almost universally unflattering on bigger women. Also, many of the companies don't use truly plus sized models (the women typically appear to be about size 8 or 10) so it's hard to know what a piece would actually look like on ME. But I've started to get pretty good intuition about what suits my body.

I've purchased a handful of nice pieces now, and thought I'd share reviews of some of my favorite recent purchases from the aforementioned companies, plus pictures of what the pieces actually look like on a REAL plus-sized body (mine).

On model

Raspberry Babydoll
Price: $28.99
Maker: DreamGirl
Size range: S-3/4X

On me

This piece is more of a chemise than a babydoll, as its more form-fitting than flowy. This is a beautiful deep red/pink soft, stretchy lace mini dress, with spaghetti straps and a plunging V-neck with decorative straps at the bust and back. I've worn it to a club night with tights underneath, so it can be worn as risque outwear if you are so included. I think this would be a flattering style for all body types, and it's available in aqua, red, and black as well as the raspberry shown here. I skip the matching G string and wear it with my own bra and panties underneath (for extra support).
Grade:9/10. My only complaint is the tiny panties, though that's fairly standard. I love this piece so much that I bought it in black as well!

On model

Butterfly Accent Black Chemise
Price: $29.99
Maker: Fantasy Lingerie
Size range: S-3X

On me, with my bra and panties.

Wow- I had my doubts about this one, since it has a very defined bustline, but I discovered it fits me well with OR without a bra (and is verrrry sexy without a bra since the mesh transparently outlines the breasts). This piece is very soft, form fitting, yet drapey at the hem. There's a transparent sequined butterfly applique between the breasts that looks very elegant rather than trashy (Mariah would approve). The stretchy fabric is a bigger weave than traditional mesh, almost like a very fine fishnet. I adore this piece, and wear it every chance I can. I want it in blue and red as well!
Grade: 9/10. Again, tiny panties, but I lurrrrve this one.

On model

Naughty People Chemise
Price: $25.99

On me, with bra under

Maker: Coquette
Size Range: S-1X/2X
Ok, so this piece isn't exactly "sexy lingerie" (though it does hug my curves very nicely.)This nightie is covered in an amazing pattern of pervy little cartoon people, such as a dude in an army helmet with two dicks, naked old people, a rasta guy with a giant dick, a lady in a crotchless cat suit, etc. (check out this review for a close-up of the pattern) on a super soft white cotton chemise with white ribbon straps. This piece offers enough coverage that could theoretically be worn as a NSFW minidress at a club or party. I am considering buying 2 or 3 of these because not only is this piece fun and flattering, it's unbelievably COMFORTABLE for at home wear. Seriously, I never want to take this off.
Grade:10/10. It doesn't come with panties, which is fine with me, and you can purchase a matching thong separately (though it only goes up to XL.)

Finding sexy underthings that make you feel good about your body is a wonderful thing! I encourage you to check out thelingerieselection atEdenFantasys- they not only feature sexy pieces in a wide range of sizes, they recently got a huge shipment of sexy men's underwear as well (why should the ladies get to have all the fun?)


This post was sponsored by EdenFantasys (all opinions expressed are mine), awesome retailer of bath and body products, vibrators, dildos, and other fine sex toys!