United Kingdom - British Lingerie
The Brits may have a reputation for being prim and proper but their lingerie is anything but. It is here that one can find sexy undergarments with a great deal of embellishments and enhancements such as peepholes, sheer details, and pleated or ruched panties. You will also notice a large number of beautiful balconette bras which get their name from men would peer over the theater balcony to get a better view of the ladies’ assets. These bras create a horizontal line across the top of the bustline and are structured to give an upward boost to the breasts so they appear corseted.
- Body Types: Inverted Triangle, Hourglass, straight and narrow
- Cut: Generous bras, slimmer fitting bottoms
- Tone: Brazen, cheeky, overtly sexual, a bit naughty
- Fabrics: Silk blends, lace, a lot of sheer mesh accents
- Sexual sensibility: The Mistress
- English body ideal: Slim and narrow, larger chest
- Accentuates: Breasts
Colombia - Colombian Lingerie
Columbia is an overwhelming female country where the curvy girl wins the most male attention. Lingerie is either designed to cater exclusively to their needs or create the illusion of curves where there are none. However expect far more coverage and conservatism than their provocative sister Brazil. It is also a culture that is profoundly influenced by its natural surroundings which is evident in their lingerie. Expect an emphasis not just on looks but on touch and feel.
- Body Types: Pear shaped, hour glass, straight and narrow
- Cut: Slim but curve conscious
- Tone: Softly sensual
- Fabrics: Cotton, lace, with exotic fabrics, prints and textiles
- Sexual sensibility: The Siren
- Colombian body ideal: Curvy but slim
- Accentuates: Natural refined beauty
Turkey - Turkish Lingerie
Turkey is well known for its sumptuous, high quality textiles. As Istanbul has the unique quality of being in both Europe and Asia, get ready for a myriad of Middle East and Western influences. Intimates are made for curvy women where the emphasis is on the hips not the bottom (think belly dancer). They are skilled at accentuating the hip to waist ratio which produces an exaggerated hourglass figure. They specialize in the bras for the fuller bust and are perfect for full Cs and Ds.
- Body Types: Inverted Triangle, Hourglass
- Cut: Generous
- Tone: Alluring, enchanting, provocative
- Fabrics: Luxurious silks, high quality nylon mesh
- Sexual sensibility: The Seductress
- Turkish body ideal: Small waist, broad hips, slim but curvy with larger breasts
- Accentuates: Hips and breasts
USA - American Lingerie
In the United States, the Pinup is king but simplicity and comfort rule. American women love to look sexy and have a nostalgic admiration for buxom beauties but are not willing to sacrifice comfort for glamour. Therefore expect high quality stretch materials, breathable fabrics but also vintage inspired beauty such as high waist panties.
- Body Types: Inverted Triangle, Hourglass, Pear Shaped
- Cut: Generous
- Tone: Glamorous, Adult, Classic
- Fabrics: Microfiber, nylon mesh, satin
- Sexual sensibility: The Starlet
- American body ideal: Calendar girl, slim but curvy with larger breasts
- Accentuates: Breasts
Brazil - Brazilian Lingerie
In a country that is overwhelmingly female (stats show over 60%), lingerie and sexuality is part of everyday life. Made exclusively for the smaller breasted and surgically enhanced, most Brazilian lingerie will push up the breasts or expose them in such a way that makes them appear bigger. However, in this country the emphasis will always be on the behind. It will be rounded, exposed, and displayed as the showpiece it is. Full coverage panties simply do not exist. Expect incredibly low low rise panties with a higher rise in the back (to accommodate the larger behind)
- Body Types: Pear Shaped, smaller Hourglass figures
- Cut: Slim (yes the women are curvy but they like their undergarments tiny)
- Tone: Everyday extravagance, unapologetically sexy
- Fabrics: Satin, stretch lace, nylon
- Sexual sensibility: The Bombshell
- Brazilian body ideal: Killer curves, voluptuous, prominent derriere
- Accentuates: Butt, surgically enhanced breasts
Canada - Canadian Lingerie
All of the Dames and Broads products come from the French Canadian provinces, regions which house extremely cosmopolitan cities with strong French, American and Arabian influences. The result is an understated elegance with a generous cut for more curvaceous body types.
- Body Types: Hourglass, Pear Shaped, Straight and Narrow
- Cut: More Generous (bigger than the French and Brazilian, but slimmer than most American fits)
- Tone: Understated, simply seductive, delicate yet playful
- Fabrics: Satin and Lace
- Sexual sensibility: The Girlfriend
- Canadian body ideal: Slim with larger breasts
- Accentuates: Your sensuality
France - French Lingerie
France has long been considered the birthplace of lingerie and therefore regards as sexy undergarments as an essential part of every woman’s wardrobe. The French favor lace and a lot of it. While padding and molded cups are offered many French designers see it as unnatural and prefer to let only lightly line their bras.
- Body Types: Straight and narrow, smaller hourglass figures, inverted triangles
- Cut: Slim
- Tone: Chic above all else, adult, stylish
- Fabrics: Lace and all things sheer, silk, fantastic use of color
- Sexual sensibility: The Sophisticate
- French body ideal: Slender and petite
- Accentuates: Your style
Netherlands - Dutch Lingerie
- Body Types: Hourglass, Straight and Narrow
- Cut: Slim
- Tone: Soft and Suggestive
- Fabrics: Soft and stretchy lightweight lace and nylon
- Sexual sensibility: The Free Spirit
- Dutch body ideal: Ranges from curvy petites to busty & voluptuous
- Accentuates: Your open mind
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