Does shopping for boudoir photography lingerie have you feeling confused and intimidated? I’ve curated this list of classic lingerie styles to guide you on your shopping spree so that you can confidently select pieces that make your body look fabulous, reflect your personal style, and create that sexy mood that makes your photos absolutely irresistible.

Bra and Panties

The most classic of the classics, these sets are simple and elegant. As you’re looking for bra and panty sets that flatter your body, take a moment to think about the shape of your waist: do the sides of your torso fall straight down (think Britney Spears) or do they bend inward (think Kim Kardashian)? If the sides of your torso are fairly straight, you may find that your body looks amazing in styles where the panty has a low rise. If you have a curved torso, you may prefer a panty seam that falls higher on your body, extending the appearance of your legs and emphasizing that “hourglass” type look. You may also like some high waisted styles if you want some extra coverage on your midsection.

Three Piece Sets

Three piece sets are bra and panty sets that come with a matching garter belt to hold up thigh high stockings. These sets feel very glamorous, luxury, and complex (even though they’re actually pretty easy to get on). Plus they emphasize your waist and look stunning on camera. Don’t forget to purchase thigh highs with these, otherwise your garter belt may feel out of place.

Corsets

Corsets are classy, elegant, and timeless. Even if you don’t have a natural hourglass shape to your body, they will give you one! Plus, they’ll give your chest an extra push up that looks gorgeous on camera. A cheap corset doesn’t always give this same effect, so as you browse for corsets, look for pieces that have sturdy “boning”; these are the sturdy beams between panels of fabric that allow the corset to re-shape your body. You’ll notice a big difference in quality with an expensive corset, however Adore Me is a great brand option for more affordable corset sets that will still give you proper shape.

Shape Wear

Shape wear is not just for making you look snatched underneath your clothing! It can make you look snatched and elegant in the boudoir studio as well. Skims sells some classic elegant shape wear that looks stunning on camera, and Yitty also has some nice styles that tend to be a bit more affordable.

Lace

This is boudoir photography lingerie, so of course we love seeing lace in your sets! Lace looks delicate, intimate, intricate, and expensive. It adds texture to your wardrobe, which brings extra visual intrigue to your final photos and makes you look super touchable.

Body Suits

These are another great piece for getting a little extra belly coverage while keeping it sexy. Body suits are a boudoir photography lingerie staple! You can play with varying levels of modesty while creating unique and flattering shapes on your body. Want to emphasize your chest? Find a body suit with a plunging neck line. Want to emphasize your legs? Find a set where the leg line rises extra high up on your body. Women with straighter torsos may want to look for a set that almost looks square on the bottom instead; this looks super vintage and will make their tushies look extra cheeky.

Seek Out Personalized Style Guidance

Clients at Earthly Venus should also take advantage of the opportunity to do a style consultation with your photographer. We’ll give you personalized advice and help you find boudoir photography lingerie that look uniquely stunning on you while staying true to your authentic personality. And even if you haven’t booked with us, our FREE Ultimate Guide to Boudoir offers a number of wardrobe recommendations that will further help you out on your shopping journey (plus it comes with a bonus $100 print credit to spend at your photoshoot).

If you’re thinking about doing a session with us, reach out on our contact page. We’d love to hop on a call with you to talk about your goals and answer any questions you might have about the boudoir photography process.