Lingerie

Intimate garments made to be looked at: matching sets, babydolls, bodysuits, teddies, corsets and basques, thongs, briefs, garter belts and thigh-high stockings, in lace, mesh, satin, vinyl and latex.

It changes posture before it changes anything else. A well-fitted piece is worn for the wearer first, and because the fabrics are light and compact, a single set covers occasions from an ordinary evening to a honeymoon.

Babydolls are loose and fall from the bust; bodysuits and teddies are one piece and close at the crotch; corsets and basques shape the waist with boning; sets separate bra and brief so sizes can differ between top and bottom.

Start from the fit you need, not the look. Measure bust, waist and hips and read the chart on the product page. If bust and hip sizes differ, a set beats a one-piece; if the waist is the focus, choose boned corsetry.

Straps should sit flat without marking, and a band that rides up is too large, not too small. Thigh-highs need a silicone band matched to thigh circumference, and vinyl or latex is best worn for short stretches rather than all evening.