The Babydoll as Lingerie
As a piece of lingerie, the babydoll has a bra type top with a loose fitting body. Sometimes, the body is open in the front. It can be sleeveless or have straps.
History
The babydoll as lingerie bears a strong resemblance to the lace-trimmed short bedjackets and bedcapes of the 1930s and 1940s. However, the term, "babydoll" as a piece of sexy lingerie was made famous by a 1956 movie entitled, "Baby Doll," where the lead character, a 19-year-old nymphet, wore short, sexy dresses to enhance her sex appeal. It was after this that the style began to be worn by adults as nightwear. Babydolls from the 1950s to the early 1980s are now sought-after collectible vintage apparel, and several can be found on eBay. Today, babydolls are characterized as their own class of nightwear in lingerie departments and are very popular for bridal lingerie due to their affordable cost and variety of designs.
Description
When referring to this style of nightwear, it is known to be erotic and emphasize sex appeal. Because of the length of babydolls, they expose the woman's legs. In fact, the garment's loose fitting skirt falls between the upper thigh and belly button. Because of this short length, the babydoll is often sold with matching panties since the gown itself is short enough that underwear can be seen if worn.
Furthermore, some styles also expose or emphasize the breasts. Sometimes, the top has formed cups called a bralette, which enhances cleavage.
The babydoll can vary greatly in style from being a bit modest to being risque. They can be trimmed with lace, sequins, ruffles, fur, ribbons, or embroidery. Babydolls are normally made from lightweight, sheer fabrics such as chiffon, nylon, silk, linen, and organic cotton.
Fit
The babydoll should fit relatively tight across the bosom. Many babydolls come with adjustable bands, similar to a bra, so that the fit can be more customized. The bodice of the garment should blouse out and create a flattering drape. The front of the babydoll can be open to reveal more skin, but if wearers want a more modest nightie, many are available without exposing the stomach area.
Babydoll is a great nightie. It is both sexy and concealing. You can correct and balance out your self-perceived flaws with that and stay alluring and desirable. Our tips on choosing a right babydoll will help you choose from a great variety of babydolls‘ fabrics and designs. They can be long, short, sleeveless, fitted and free-flowing. The first and foremost thing to do with a babydoll is not even the sizing, which is also important though comes by default, but a design that will compliment your figure.
Body shape. All one piece will do for women with tummy as long as the thing is not tight. Babydolls that split down the middle hang free from the bust line or can be split in the middle giving a pick-a-boo effect. Those that hang free will work for women with slim figure in case the fabrics is sheer but can also cover up a tummy if the fabrics is opaque.
Mid-waist babydolls expose your legs and bottom, so pick a pair of sexy knickers that would match your babydoll and flatter your butt. In case if you want to cover up your bottom and thighs opt for mid-thigh length babydoll though be carefull as this can be tricky.
If you have big hips you would like to cover up make sure your babydoll doesn’t have too much embroidery at the hip line – no rushes, ruffles and other cute stuff. If on the other hand you would like to boost the hip area opt for decorated mid-thigh babydolls with puffy hemline.
Bust. If you have small bust you can choose babydolls with no underwire. If you’d like to boost this area opt for a babydoll with ruffles and rushes in the bust line. In case if you need some support there some babydolls have built-in bra with underwire. They can also have built-in pushup bra or shelf bra.
Sleevage. Sleevless babydolls are alluring, but if you think you need to hide your shoulders then opt for short sleeves and avoid ruffled straps. If you want to hide your arms it is better to opt for long sleeves and leave semi-sleeved babydolls alone as they look indecisive. Halterneck babydolls can flatter your wide shoulders.
Fabrics. You can choose any fabrics from chiffon to silk, but some of them can be rigid and itchy. Lace looks great, feminine and sexy especially if it’s semi-sheer but at the same time it is not too soft to the touch. Sheer lycra and chiffon are sexy but be sure you get the right size. Opaque lycra will help you cover up the flaws.
Satin and silk are best for the touch but have shaping problems. Silk or satin babydoll won’t flatter your body shape much, as it will go straight. In this case choose a babydoll that hang free from the middle or the bust line in silk or satin and the upper part is made out of some other material the silk and satin will thus drape beautifully (the picture below).
Detailing. Use detailing to your advantage. Bows, ruffles and other such things should be in the areas you would like to boost. Faux fur, feathers and large bows can look ridiculous and tacky, on the other hand if you add couple of accessories and fantasize on the theme you can end up in a sexy costume making your bedroom your theater. Not too bad, maybe.
Color. You remember the color rules – black is slimming, light is boosting. Red is passionate but also can look over the top. Choose the color that will flatter your skin tone or simply will make you look good and feel sexy.
Panties. If wearing babydoll without panties is too daring for you make sure that those panties that go in a set with your babydoll are the right size. Otherwise you can buy a pair of knickers that would match your babydoll and flatter your bottom.
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