The Power of Lingerie

Do you own any hot lingerie? If you think that getting into sexy lingerie is just for the male gaze, then you are missing out. Lingerie, worn just for you, can be empowering, increase body confidence and says to ourselves that we are important.

These stunning picture of Zara Du Rose on set for Confessions of a Sound Girl got me all inspired to search out some sexy purple underwear, and also got me thinking that alluring lingerie should be something that we all enjoy a bit more often.

I know it can feel a bit daunting as we don't all have overflowing body confidence, but I can guarantee you that you can find something that is flattering and makes you feel like a goddess. Yes, big cotton pants are comfy, but now and again slipping into something a bit more racy is a treat that we all deserve.

Buying beautiful underwear for yourself can be a tremendous act of self love. You are showing yourself that you are important and valued. The media spends enough time making us feel not good enough, so radical self love in all forms is to be practised and celebrated. All shapes and sizes can look beautiful in the right lingerie!

Remember that it doesn't have to be skimpy, a silky negligee or sheer robe provides coverage while still giving you that seductive feeling at home. Stockings and suspenders are surprisingly flattering, and make you feel like a pinup. 

Lingerie doesn't have to just be for the bedroom, wearing pretty matching underwear day to day can have an enormous effect on how you feel, despite it being hidden. Think of it this way, if the first thing you put on your body is an old pair of grey pants and a bra that has seen better days, what are you saying to your body? About how you feel about it, how much you value it? 

Of course we all have days when comfort rules, but slipping elegant underwear on feels amazing and will ensure you have a spring in your step. You can use lingerie as a way to celebrate your body.

The correctly fitting lingerie can be an enormous confidence booster. Don't be afraid to push yourself a little out of your comfort zone and try things that you wouldn't normally. You can search Pinterest, Instagram or blogs for inspiration, there are so many body positive content creators now that you will be sure to be able to find someone with a similar body shape to yours. 

If this feels a little intimidating then start slowly with a pretty matching set of a bra and panties. When you put it on take notice of how it makes you feel, if you like it then next time try a set with suspenders, or a pretty teddy. I personally like to treat myself to really nice pyjamas, so that even when I am just lounging I feel that little bit special. 

Stay safe. Have fun. Issy x