The babydoll remains a must-have garment for anyone that loves their lingerie. Suitable for everything from seduction to sleeping, babydoll's are the perfect addition to your lingerie collection, offering something that...
The babydoll remains a must-have garment for anyone that loves their lingerie. Suitable for everything from seduction to sleeping, babydoll's are the perfect addition to your lingerie collection, offering something that is comfortable yet still sexy. It is also suitable for virtually any body and with so many gorgeous garments available, it is easy to find the perfect babydoll for your needs.
Boasting a versatile design that caters to all body types, this naughty negligee has a storied history dating back decades, and while improvements have been made over the years, the core concept of the babydoll remains mostly unchanged.
This highlights just how timeless the babydoll is. Made from lightweight fabrics, the sleeveless nightgown is typically short in length and loose-fitting - a result of the lack of fabrics available during World War II when it was first manufactured.
Popularised by glamorous Hollywood icons of the 1950s, the babydoll soon became a mainstay in lingerie collections across the world, something that continues to this day! Better still, there are no shortages of fabrics to make this type of lingerie, with luxurious textiles like silk and chiffon offering the perfect balance between style and comfort.
Perhaps the best reason we love babydoll's is their versatility. Simply put, you won’t find much lingerie that is both comfortable and sexy. As a nightgown, the loose-fitting form, short length, and lack of sleeves offers ample comfort for those hotter nights.
Of course, as a negligee it remains a seductive garment that can be used to set the perfect mood for a night of love and romance. Whether you want to seduce your partner, celebrate a special occasion in style, or just feel sexy for yourself, a babydoll ticks all the boxes.
With various fabrics used, babydoll's take on various styles. For example, bridal babydolls are soft and sensual while maintaining that seductive edge, making it ideal for post-wedding celebrations. There are styles that focus more so on comfort, these being great for sleepwear, and most are simply beautiful when worn, offering an elegant and luxurious feel that you expect from sexy lingerie.
Additionally, the babydoll is suitable for any body shape. No matter your weight, height, or build, a babydoll will accentuate your body in all the right ways. There are styles for highlighting certain areas while concealing others, making it possible to find a garment that fits you perfectly while leaving you looking gorgeous.
Not sure what to look for when buying a sexy babydoll? Here are some things to consider:
Think about why you are buying the garment. Is it for sexy sleepwear, something to seduce a lover, or celebrating a special occasion? Identifying the purpose makes it much easier to find the perfect babydoll for your needs!
We all have parts of our body that we love and want to show off. Conversely, we also have parts we hate and would prefer not to highlight. Think about each of these and use it to help find a style of babydoll that you feel confident wearing - babydolls are amazing for hiding certain areas while highlighting others!
Babydoll sizes are not the same as other types of lingerie. Rather than traditional sizing, many babydolls come in small, medium, and large size options, while certain garments only come in a one size option.
The style of the garment tends to impact its fit more than anything else, with some designed to be loose fitting and others more figure hugging. So, don’t focus too much on the sizes of the item, rather looking for styles that accentuate your figure.
As mentioned, there are countless styles of babydoll's available. These typically fall into a few distinct categories, each one creating a unique aesthetic for the wearer while maintaining the main design of the night dress.
Romantic babydoll dresses cover a wide range of products, although we typically think of sensual and luxurious designs using romantic colours and fabrics. Think classic sexy lingerie colours like black or red, while modern designs often incorporate rich and elegant purples and turquoises.
These are equal parts sexy and comfortable, although they often tend to focus on a night of passion and romance in the bedroom. As with any babydoll, you can use it for seduction or sleeping, although we like to recommend the former with our romantic babydoll range.
As a senior writer for the luckyplussize family team, I've written guides for robes, dresses, babydolls and onesies, among many other categories. With 15 years of sewing experience, including published quilt patterns, I know a lot about textiles and I can find the coziest and most comfortable fabrics for sleeping and lounging. I'm also a plus size woman, so accommodating sizing and a slim fit are very important to me and they form the heart of this guide.
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