Feeling sexy is a year-long occasion we love to celebrate. But, shopping for new lingerie can feel like an altogether unsexy affair. Do I want something lacy or sheer? Red or black? Expensive or more budget? Now take those usual shopping pain points and add being plus into the mix. Your options, especially at those popular retailers, start to look slim.
It’s no secret that many brands that standard-sized people rave about consistently exclude larger women from the conversation — leaving us big girls to often feel left out of many fashion spheres. Since large people deserve to feel just as sexy and confident while conquering the intimates space, we compiled a list of plus-size lingerie brands and retailers that are doing it right. We also went ahead and picked out a sultry piece from each that just might catch your eye.
Whether you’re trying to feel yourself or find some spicy new selections for your selfie-boudoir shoot, we’ve got you covered!
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Thistle And Spire
Size Range: XS-3X
Thistle And Spire has truly unique offerings, including its elegant marijuana-leaf-inspired Brooklyn Haze collection and bewitching Medusa collection. The brand also recently released four skin tone options for its sheer mesh: espresso, toffee, butterscotch, and biscotti. The sizes technically go up to 3X but, based on reviewers, the cuts can be forgiving, especially for the unwired options.
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Thistle And Spire BROOKLYN HAZE BODYSUIT, $, available at Thistle And Spire
Parade
Size Range: XS-3XL
Parade’s ultra-trendy, size-inclusive intimates are especially popular with Gen Z and younger millennials. Don’t expect lace or bows. Instead, Parade has unique drops of well-thought-out, themed collections that keep their consumers on their toes (like the summer daisy collab pictured). The brand is also focused on sustainability as much as comfort and looks — another perk for conscientious consumers.
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Parade Plunge Bralette Silky Lace, $, available at Parade
Parade String Cheeky Silky Lace, $, available at Parade
Ashley Stewart
Size Range: Up to 3X/46H
Ashley Stewart may not be your first thought for breathtaking intimates, but there are some hidden gems at this mall standby. Like this beautiful olive green bustier bodysuit featuring no underwire and adjustable shoulder straps. Who said you had to sacrifice comfort to look snatched?
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Savage x Fenty Lace Crossover Lingerie Bodysuit, $, available at Ashley Stewart
Savage x Fenty
Size Range: Up to 4X/46H
There is one fact that remains true to this day: Rihanna can do no wrong. (This vinyl balconette set proves it.) Savage x Fenty goes up to a size 42DDD in bras and 3X in everything else, with the same styles available in both its plus and standard sizes. To get the best deals, you do have to subscribe. But, psst, there’s an alternative purchase option if you don’t want the commitment.
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Savage x Fenty Leather Tease Vinyl Low-Cut Balconette Bra, $, available at Savage x Fenty
PrettyLittleThing
Size Range: Up to 3X
This U.K.-based, Instagram-favorite retailer offers “behind closed door” (or not) pieces that are destined for mirror selfies. This style showcases a perfect placement of lacy and sheer sections for the ultimate visual impact. PrettyLittleThing’s size offerings go up to 26 (which translates to a size 3X in U.S. measurements).
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PrettyLittleThing Plus Black Lace Stripe Cup Detail Body, $, available at PrettyLittleThing
Adore Me
Size Range: Up to 4X/46G
Adore Me is an intimates retailer that sells unique to-you-styled boxes of goods as well as pieces you can purchase individually on site. This lavender purple sheer bodysuit is the sexy effortlessness we all crave in the perfect lingerie. The sizes here cap off at 46G and 4X.
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Adore Me Clarisse Unlined Plus, $, available at Adore Me
Bare Necessities
Size Range: Up to 4X/42H
Bare Necessities is on the pulse of fat girl lingerie. The brand offers a pretty large range of styles from a variety of brands, with most going up to a 3X. This red baby doll piece is very flirty and simple at the same time. You can’t go wrong with this classic design — a timeless bedroom essential!
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Oh La La Cheri OH LÀ LÀ CHÉRI PLUS SIZE VALENTINE LACE BABYDOLL SET, $, available at Bare Necessities
Cacique
Size Range: Up to 4X/50H
Lane Bryant’s intimate line Cacique has some eye-catching options. Take, for example, this playsuit. It also carries tried-and-true favorites in most lingerie styles — and, the brand carries up to sizes 26-28 in underwear and up to 50H in bras.
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Cacique Fan-Lace Playsuit, $, available at Lane Bryant
Boohoo
Size Range: Up to 2X
Boohoo has a slew of similarly sultry intimate offerings — although, unfortunately, most styles only go up to a 24 (which equates to a size 2X/3X). This black three-piece set is what dreams are made of. With heavenly lace-and-stripe detailing and a barely-there design that’s as sexy as it is effortless to slip into.
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Boohoo Plus 3 Piece Strapping Lingerie Set, $, available at Boohoo
Yandy
Size Range: Up to 6X
There’s more to Yandy than Halloween costumes. The brand regularly runs killer discounts and very sweet deals on plus-size lingerie. Case in point: this teal playboy bustier lace bodysuit that sets the mood without breaking the bank. Check out its stacked selection of well over 1000 plus pieces.
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Playboy Playboy Plus Size Exquisite & Lovely Bustier Set, $, available at Yandy
Amazon
Size Range: Up to 5X
Is there anything that Amazon doesn’t carry? On top of its various home, kitchen, and beauty products, the site also offers plenty of sex lingerie; we’re talking robes, lacy bras, and cute one-pieces. This particular style goes up to a size 5X and comes in many colors — but the retailer’s other offerings can be found in sizes up to 6X. IMO, a sexy baby doll dress is perfect for any late-night sensual sesh.
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ADOREJOY Lace Babydoll, $, available at Amazon
ASOS
Size Range: 18DDD-30G
ASOS is the ultimate trendy aggregate retailer. With so many brands available on the site, the options are (nearly) endless. This lacy bodysuit is sure to add irresistible spice to any late-night romantic vibes (or lingerie selfie).
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ASOS DESIGN Curve Rosie lace underwired bodysuit in red, $, available at ASOS
Fashion Nova
Size Range: Up to 4X/36DD
Fashion Nova, the ultra fashion-forward retailer, brings us a solid selection of unique lingerie styles that certainly smolder. However, let it be known, the offerings do cap at a size 4X.
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Fashion Nova Body Language 3 Piece Garter Set – Black, $, available at Fashion Nova
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