Larger Than Life

What has become apparent over the past decade or so is that people are getting bigger than they were before. Not only are people becoming taller down through the generations, they are also getting a larger girth.Although the current fashion trends are supposed to be geared towards the stick thin little girls who parade up and down the world’s runways, in reality the everyday woman has a somewhat more voluptuous girth. Although many will see this as a somewhat negative aspect, many people, men included, love to have a woman that they can really hold on to. Those extra pounds have become synonymous with wealth and well being in a lot of foreign countries but it is only in the west where people assume that anyone with extra pounds is not healthy.So where did the fashion for women to have bones sticking out come from? Surely most people will remember their mother’s telling them to finish everything on the plate before being allowed to leave the table? However, these days we are inundated with ‘fat is bad’ messages from dawn until dusk.Of course, it is not good for anyone to be vastly overweight. But there comes a time in every woman’s life when she has to accept her body shape for what it is Iphone 4s Screen Protector and get on with the act of living life. Thankfully, many manufacturers have cottoned on to the fact that the majority of women are not size zero or one anymore and have started to cater for the larger woman. Naturally, it must be in their interest to do this since more than fifty percent of women now fall into the larger bracket.Designing for the larger woman has its drawbacks for sure, but in the lingerie department in particular, they have done a magnificent job. New stretchy fabrics have lent themselves to the art of accentuating the larger woman’s shape by smoothing out any lumps and bumps while making the outline look like an hour glass.Corsets too are no longer the whale boned torture machines of old. Now they are made from a strong but smooth fabric which does the job of holding in the figure without squeezing the lady to death. Indeed, many men love the idea of a plus size woman wearing sexy corsetry just for them.Plus size lingerie comes in many forms. Teddies that cover and flatter less than perfect waistlines are a firm favorite amongst plus size lingerie wearers. Showing just enough bare flesh is the art Wii Controller of seduction for many and women are now becoming much more confident when choosing what to wear in the boudoir.For those corset lovers, the material used can vary from article to article. Leather is a firm favorite although it does have some connotations that not all women will be comfortable with. However, for a change, and for those who want to push the envelope so to speak, there is nothing wrong with wearing leather underwear for a night of seduction.For those who want to wear a bra in plus size lingerie, it used to be that they came in three cup sizes. That is, A, B and Kimono Costume C. A was considered to be for the almost flat chested woman while C was for the more voluptuous of women. Nowadays, cups sizes go all the way up to triple F and beyond. This makes it far more comfortable for the lady to wear since everything will fit properly. No longer does she have to squeeze herself into something that was made for a much smaller woman. In fact, the act of squeezing into a smaller article of clothing make women feel fatter anyway, which kind of defeats the object somewhat.For those ladies brave enough, or should that be confident enough, to wear ‘dress up’ clothes, plus size lingerie offers all the fantasy anyone could wish for. Apart from the leather dominatrix style corsets and bras, there are many styles to choose from. Schoolgirl’s outfits, nurses, school teacher kits and even naughty angel outfits are just some of the many outfits available. Even Mother Christmas outfits, complete with saucy hats, dresses and boots are there for the festive season and Santa would not be displeased to meet his wife dressed this way!For the classic look, plus size lingerie really excels in design and style. Long negligee sets made from soft satin, with wonderful lace and ribbon trims, are arguably one of the most popular gifts given by husbands. Although they like the daring outfits, sometimes they want to see a floor length vision in some wonderful pastel color – or the ubiquitous black of course! This gift says that he thinks his wife, or significant other is a lady and she will appreciate this just as much as the more daring lingerie. For anyone who wants the long look, but with a definite sexy twist, some of these lingerie sets have completely backless styles or are split to hip level for a tantalizing glimpse of leg every time the lady moves. Usually made from some flimsy see through material, it floats wonderfully around the woman as she glides around the room. Satin trims or bejeweled accessories finish off the overall look that everyone would love to be wearing.Jeweled bras and thongs are also available. Although they do not look so comfortable, wearing them to set the mood must be the reason that they were made. They have a kind of ‘stripper’ appeal that many like and are wonderfully glamorous to wear on special occasions. They leave very little to the imagination, which may be the response that women are trying to get.Whatever the style of plus size lingerie chosen, the trick to wearing it is to do it with confidence. There is no need to be the wilting little wall flower when wearing some of these delicious creations. Confidence is what is attractive to many so wearing this plus size lingerie – with attitude – must be the way to go!