Basques and Bustiers: More Than Just Bust
by Amanda Cotterill

With markets flooded with sexy lingerie and all sorts of additions to the bedroom wardrobe, it's easy to feel anxious and want to stay away from the whole confusion altogether. Many women often feel inadequate in the face of lingerie models, but it doesn't have to be that way. Instead of trying to look like someone else, a self-assured woman blazes her own trails and does what feels right. With sexy lingerie, this means fitting into a variety of sensual ideas and trying them out to see what fits perfectly.

Bustier or Basque?

Most women know what a bustier is, but they may not be familiar with the basque. A basque is a type of tight fitting bodice made to wear as an undergarment. It usually consists of "boning" meant to support and flatter the lines of your torso. In the Victorian era, a basque was a long form-fitting jacket. This type of jacket had a low U or V shaped waist (also known as a "drop waist"), designed to make the body look longer and slimmer. Today's basques follow this same pattern. They cling to the body, uplift the bust line and usually have thin straps.

Bustiers are a fashionable option because they are more comfy and helpful than the basque. Most bustiers are strapless, but some include removable straps. Bustiers provide a fuller figure on most women and improve the bust line through a method that enhances the support given by cinching in the waist.

Beauty and Function

Sexy lingerie is more than just for playtime. Lingerie that fits well will improve everything else you wear with it. A bustier that fits your body appropriately will give you that much sought after hourglass figure - but make sure it fits right! You don't want a bustier so tight you look like a sausage squeezing out at the top and bottom. A fit like that completely defeats the purpose.

Consider the type of material you're buying, too. You want a fabric that feels good against your skin, with seams and boning that won't chaff. Many of today's bustiers are made from soft flexible fabrics like Lycra. The materials for boning have changed a lot too. The stiff rods of support that run vertically through some bustiers and basques were, at one time, made from real whalebone. You can imagine how uncomfortable that must have been! Today, the boning is made from flexible plastics that offer plenty of support without sacrificing comfort.

Bustiers will likely always be favourite options in terms of sensual, alluring lingerie. For that special striking touch or for practical purposes, the bustier is the perfect option for any state of affairs in the wide world of lingerie. The bustier still impresses, too, and will continue to provoke and excite.

You can always be sure that a sexy lingerie bustier is exactly what the doctor ordered and will make you look and feel fabulous. There are so many different types of sexy bustiers hopefully after reading this article you will know exactly what type of basque or bustier is perfect for you.

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Amanda Cotterill has been involved in the sexy lingerie uk market for many years. This article outlines the benefits of women wearing sexy bustiers