Plus Size Bustier

If you're a woman with generous curves and haven't yet tried wearing a plus size bustier, you should brace yourself, because you may find that once you've put one on, you'll want to wear it every day. A bustier, like a good corset, can shape and flatter you like almost nothing else.

It's best to shop for a bustier in person.

As you probably already know, a bustier is very like a corset in that it shapes your torso and bosom. It tends not to have straps and only goes down to the hips, or is sometimes shorter. Although originally designed as an undergarment, many modern bustiers are meant to be worn as tops for club or even evening wear. It's hardly surprising that so many women of all sizes gravitate toward these garments. A bustier will do even more than a good bra to lift, shape and support the breasts while also enhancing and emphasizing your cleavage. Add the smoothing and shaping of the waist to give even more emphasis to your curves and you have the perfect piece of either under- or outerwear.

Ideally, you will buy your plus size bustier in person, because an item this fitted really needs to be tried on before purchase. The more high-end your bustier is, the more important it is that you get the right fit. When you go to a good lingerie shop, the salespeople will help you select the best item for your figure and show you how to adjust it to your best advantage. However, once you know a brand name that suits you, you can then buy more of the same online.

If your best options for size and selection are online, you can at least be assured that there are a lot of excellent resources to be had and most places offer great service if a return or exchange is necessary.

One of the best places to start your online shopping for plus size bustiers is Hips and Curves. They specialize in excellent lingerie for the full-figure woman. Whether you want something plain or adorned, light or with serious boning, they will have it.

Although bustiers tend not to have garters, many of the styles at Hips and Curves do, although they are usually detachable. Also, they feature plus size models, so you get an actual sense of what the bustiers will look like on you. Choices include:

• Long Line Eyelash Lace, a beautiful satin bustier with a slimming shirred front, eyelash lace trim on the cups, a hook-and-eye back and adjustable shoulder straps. Comes in pink or mint and includes a matching G-string.

• Smooth Shaping Leopard, a bustier you can wear as a top or beneath your clothes. The molded torso has light boning at the sides and back, and the cups are underwired. Shoulder straps are removable. You can order a different cup size for either more cleavage or more coverage, as you like.

• Satin and Rhinestone, a very sexy yet glamorous black bustier with rhinestone buttons and buckle belt. It includes black stockings and ruffle panties.

And dozens more! But while Hips and Curves has one of the largest selections, there are plenty of other online shops. Others of note include:

• About Curves
• Sheer and Sultry
• Big Gals Lingerie

Whatever you are looking for, you can guarantee it's out there.

As with any piece of lingerie, even one you wear as outerwear, you should wash your bustier after each wearing by hand in cold water and hang it out to dry. A well-made bustier should last for years with good care and still offer good shaping and support. Take care of it and it will definitely take care of you.

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