Halterneck Dress
We’ve already written about the halterneck top with some ‘top tips’ for how to make this fantastic and versatile style work best for your body type. The halterneck is a classic fashion statement that works equally well for lingerie, swimsuits, daytime and eveningwear. The halterneck dress is perhaps the most elegant of all the halterneck variations, combining the provocative exposure of the back with the delicate femininity of a short, long, fitting or flowing dress.
The most iconic halterneck dress of all time is the white dress worn by Marilyn Monroe in Seven Year Itch. Who can forget that moment when it blew up over he knees, the sexist wardrobe malfunction ever by far. She demurely leans forwards with a cheeky smile, legs apart, whilst holding her arms between her legs to prevent her dress from blowing up any higher, purposely accentuating the cleavage in the front of her dress. Now if that’s not a pose that literally screams sexy, please tell us what is?
Halterneck Dress
Even though there was only one Marilyn Monroe, we can all share in the sexiness of the halterneck dress style. From a relaxed, summer print with a full skirt, to a form-fitting, jaw-dropping ‘little black cocktail dress’ with a deeply plunging backline and super-stylish up-do, you too can use the halterneck style to create your own ‘Seven Year Itch’. It’s the ultimate in fantastically flirty fashion.
The halterneck dress makes its own fashion statement as a style that simply works in a variety of situations. So why not start with a sure thing and then take it a giant sexy step further? Check out the Celine Short Black Halterneck Tutu Dress, the Calien Short Black Halterneck Bare-Bottom Dress, and the Gina Short Black PVC Halterneck Corset Dress. Try one of these and you may be echoing the words of Miss Marilyn herself: “I’m very definitely a woman and I enjoy it.”
by admin on June 29, 2010
Backless Dress
We all know what a backless dress is so I’m not going to give you a history lesson about it. Suffice to say that right now, the back is the ‘New Cleavage’. And if you’re not getting it out there, you are missing the boat. So repeat after me: ‘Modest in front, sexy in the back!’ That’s right, now go forth and shop!
Now if you’re not quite convinced that you can pull off the look, here are some tips that should change your mind. First of all, you’ll need to choose a style based on what looks best with your body shape. Form fitting or loosely flowing? A wide, deep opening, or a shallower, narrower opening?. Everyone’s body is different and the most important thing is that you feel confident. Also, you’ll want to think about the styling of the front of the dress. Remember, a backless dress is the most striking when there is a contrast between the modesty of the front and the revelation of the back.
Once you’ve started trying on different styles, remember you’re your posture is of extreme importance. Walk with your head held high and your back straight. This can change the whole look of a backless dress. And you can continue to elongate your body by adding a pair of high heels. Another important tip is to take care of your skin. Don’t overdo it with the tanning. All you need to do is to make sure you follow a simple regimen of cleansing and moisturizing.
Backless Dress
And last but not least, don’t wear a traditional bra! Nothing ruins the sexy line of an exposed back like an unwanted bra strap running across the middle. If you’re too well-endowed to go completely braless, look for a backless bra with adhesive, a strapless bra with a low clasp (depending on the depth of the back plunge) or individual bra cups or lifts. And remember not to wear a tight bra before you wear your backless dress because you don’t want any leftover ‘bra marks’ to show either.
A woman’s back is one of the sexiest parts of her body, and it’s far too often overlooked. The backless dress is the perfect outfit to remedy this, and it’s a desirable piece that can suit many different body types. There many different styles so keep looking until you find the perfect one for you. Take a look at the Marlene Short Black Backless Dress, the Natacha Short Black Laced Backless Dress, and our best-selling Gaelle Short Black Backless Dress. See what I mean? Something seriously sexy for everyone!
by admin on June 25, 2010
Bra-Topped Dress
The idea of using a bra as a defining feature of a dress could either be considered subversively provocative or perhaps just a clever way of having one less item of clothing to wear. Either way, it’s a sexy style that has been around for years. Most commonly seen in evening or formal wear, modern bra-topped dress with bare midriffs can easily transition from day to evening and from retro to nouveau.
It’s not exactly clear from our research when this style first emerged on the fashion scene. But we were able to find out that Yves St. Laurent was renowned for this style in the 60s. And American designer James Galanos followed suit in 1965 with an evening dress featuring bra top with fake diamonds, rubies and emeralds over a voluminous skirt of ombre chiffon. Fast forward to the current decade and designers such as Einar Holiloekk (Geoffrey Beene) and Nanette Lepore are still featuring the bra-topped dress in their collections. Clearly this style has its place amongst the fashionistas.
Bra-Topped Dress
But what about the rest of us? Is a dress featuring a bra top and potentially bare midriff the right fashion statement for the bedroom or the fetish club? We say yes! That’s where a clever style comes in. The bra top will put your boobs on display, front and center, and we all know what wonders a good fitting bra can do for a woman’s shape. The rest of the dress can then be form fitting or loose, covering or revealing. It can be whatever best suits your body type and makes you feel most comfortable. With a bra-topped dress, your boobs are definitely the center of attention. Everything else is just the supporting cast.
The bra-topped dress is an elegant outfit that works well in a variety of situations, as long as those situations are seriously sexy. For a bra-topped variation on the ‘little black dress’, take a look at the Angel Short Black Dress by Patrice Catanzaro. This racy number has a flattering design in the midriff area that works well with a variety of body types. It’s an excellent outfit choice if you’re feeling like showing off what you’ve got!
by admin on June 25, 2010
Fishnet Catsuit
I don’t think the everyday catsuit needs any introduction. We’re all familiar with this one-piece garment that turns up everywhere from the catwalk to Olympic speed skating to scuba diving to science fiction television shows. And let’s not forget tennis. But even fashion icon Serena Williams didn’t dare step onto the court wearing a fishnet catsuit. This unique piece takes the style and imagination of a traditional catsuit and turns it into a see-through statement of pure sex appeal.
There’s nothing about a fishnet catsuit that doesn’t say, or more accurately, shout, sexy. It hugs every single curve and puts each one of them on display. There many different kinds of fishnet, from the large rope-like mesh all the way through to soft, smooth sheer material. The type of material determines how the catsuit will fit and how it will interact with the body. A larger mesh will create an exciting pattern across the skin, while the softer, sheer material will wrap the body in a satiny sheen that is silky smooth to the touch.
You may also hear the fishnet catsuit referred to more commonly as a bodystocking. While they are both similar in look and feel, a bodystocking is designed to be worn under clothing, or as lingerie. Of course it doesn’t have to be, and neither does a fishnet catsuit. But if you’re thinking of wearing either as an undergarment, think one step further: how much of a surprise it would be for your partner to discover a full-length fishnet catsuit under your every-day business suit upon returning home from an ordinary day at the office?
If this article has you convinced that it’s time to give the very sexy fishnet catsuit a try, may we suggest the Sarah Black Fishnet Catsuit, tight-fitting bodysuit with a high neck and an unzippable crotch, or the Vetina Fully Enclosed Black Fishnet Catsuit, a fully enclosed bodysuit that wraps your entire body in smooth and sheer black fishnet, like a delectable and decadent present just waiting to be opened!
by admin on June 25, 2010
Lacquered Linen Trousers
Linen trousers might seem an unusual topic to discuss on our blog since we tend to focus on clothes that range from the faintly fetish to the seriously sexy. However, as Marks & Spencer might say if they did ads for our clothes, these are not your ordinary linen trousers! Lacquered linen is a type of fabric that gives a laminated ‘wet look’ and has little resemblance to typical linen. It’s a lightweight summer alternative to traditional fetish wear and definitely worth a discussion.
Lacquered linen is an adaptable, textured fabric. It has a unique woven appearance that has a variety of uses outside of fetish fashion. Lacquered linen tables and other furniture and interior design elements make use of this interesting fabric, as well as dressage whips, which are similar to riding crops, for horseback riding. Although I suppose a dressage whip could also be a useful accessory in the fetish clubs too!
Lacquered Linen Trousers
And speaking of fetish clubs, lacquered linen trousers are the perfect fashion choice during the warmer summer months. The shiny appearance, which you might describe as ‘glazed’, has a modern and contemporary look. The light breathable fabric allows for fetish fun and games whilst remaining cool and comfortable. They are loose fitting, which can be a pleasant change from many of the tighter styles traditionally seen in men’s fetish wear. Men’s linen trousers are a classic, elegant and sophisticated style; lacquered linen takes that style one big step further.
So if you’re heading off to your favourite fetish club this summer, instead of going with traditional winter fetish wear like leather or latex, why not look into the stylish and practical alternative of lacquered linen trousers? The Enrick Linen Trousers by Patrice Catanzaro are fashionable, relaxed fit trousers with a stylish and practical look that is certain to turn heads while you keep cool at the same time.
by admin on June 25, 2010
