body type · cup size · find your fit · lingerie · size guide ·Apr 17, 2025

5 Secrets to Finding Lingerie That Fits Your Body

Let’s be honest— lingerie is one of those beautiful indulgences that walks the line between practicality and pure joy. I’m not just talking about bedroom confidence (though, yes, that too). I’m talking about that feeling when you catch your reflection and think, “Oh hey, I look amazing.” Because you do. And you deserve lingerie that highlights your shape, your story, and your sensuality—whether you're shopping for yourself, your partner, or just because. So let's find your perfect fit, shall we?

Step 1: Celebrate Your Shape, Don’t Hide It

I’ve learned over time that the best lingerie isn’t about changing your body—it’s about celebrating it. And to do that, it helps to understand what flatters your natural shape. We’re all wonderfully different, but most of us fall into one of these general categories:

Hourglass: Balanced bust and hips with a defined waist
Pear: Gorgeous curves with hips wider than the bust
Apple: Full bust and midsection with narrower hips
Rectangle: Straight silhouette with evenly aligned bust, waist, and hips
Inverted triangle: Broad shoulders and bust, narrower hips

None of these are better or worse. They’re just starting points to help you discover what feels amazing on you.

Step 2: Know Your Bra & Cup Size

This might seem obvious, but trust me—so many people are wearing the wrong bra size. It happened to me too until I discovered a proper size guide. Suddenly, my bras fit, my clothes draped better, and I stood taller—literally. Your perfect fit shouldn’t pinch, gap, or slide. It should support, shape, and flatter.

Step 3: Lingerie That Loves Your Body Type

Hourglass

You’ve got balance—so show it off. Corsets, bustiers, and high-waisted panties will hug your waist and show off your symmetry. Coordinated sets? Always a good idea.

Pear-Shaped

Let’s draw the eyes upward. Try lace-detailed bras, halter necklines, or ruffled tops. A-line babydolls and chemises that skim over the hips work wonders.

Apple-Shaped

Define that waist! Bodystockings with ruching or sheer side panels help sculpt a soft hourglass effect. Plunge bras or empire waistlines create shape up top.

Rectangle

Let’s add curves! Choose push-up bras, balconettes, and lingerie with frills, ruffles, or side cut-outs. Teddies with waist belts? Yes, please.

Inverted Triangle

Give your lower half some love. Garter belts, embellished bottoms, and flirty panties are perfect. Longline bras soften the upper body and keep it all in harmony.

Step 4: Inclusive & Plus Size Lingerie

This one’s dear to my heart. No one should feel excluded from the joy of finding that perfect set. At SIN&LACE, we offer many of our designs in extended sizes—because confidence isn’t a size, it’s a feeling. Think supportive underwire, flexible mesh, and designs that celebrate every curve, not hide it. Lingerie should work for you—not the other way around.

Step 5: Choose by Feel, Not Just Fit

Sometimes it’s less about body shape and more about mood. Maybe today you’re craving soft floral lace and tomorrow it’s bold strappy bondage-inspired styles. Trust what makes you feel good. That’s the kind of lingerie you’ll actually want to wear, over and over again.

Want More?

Browse our Sexy Sets Collection for curated pieces that flatter every figure, every mood. Still not sure where to start? Shoot us a message. We’ll help you find lingerie that’s not only beautiful, but made for you.

Lingerie should never be intimidating—it should be a celebration. Of who you are, what you love, and how you want to feel. So go ahead. Try the lace. Feel the leather. Try it all. And never forget: the sexiest thing you can wear is confidence. (But a matching bra and panty set doesn’t hurt either.)