What Lingerie to Wear for Your Body Type

What Lingerie to Wear for Your Body Type | Maryland Boudoir

Not sure what lingerie is most flattering for your body type? Especially for a boudoir photoshoot? You're not alone. As a Maryland boudoir photographer, "What lingerie should I wear?" is one of the questions I hear most often.

The good news: there isn't one lingerie style that works for one specific body type. The right fit depends more on what you want to highlight, how much support or coverage you want, and what makes you feel comfortable.

Below I'll show you some of the best lingerie styles for different body shapes, features, and comfort levels, plus the styles I've found photograph especially well during boudoir sessions.

You don't have to put your body into a category to find lingerie that looks incredible. But if traditional body-shape guides are helpful when you're shopping, here's a quick place to start.

• Hourglass: Look for pieces that define the waist, like high-waisted sets, corsets, and fitted bodysuits.

• Pear or triangle: High-cut bottoms can elongate the legs, while structured bras, plunging necklines, and detailed tops draw the eye upward.

• Apple or round: Bodysuits, ruching, structured pieces, and high-waisted sets can create beautiful shape and definition.

• Rectangle: Corsets, garter belts, cutouts, and pieces with a defined waist can add visual curves.

• Inverted triangle: Try pieces that emphasize the waist and hips, including high-waisted bottoms, garters, and bodysuits with strong waist definition.

Here’s the truth:

• You don’t need a certain body type for lingerie.

• You just need pieces that highlight what you already love about yourself.

This guide will walk you through what to wear based on your goals, not rules. 



Before we get into styles, let’s reset the mindset.

• Lingerie is not about hiding your body.
• It’s about highlighting your best features and feeling comfortable in your own skin.
• When you feel good, it shows in every photo.