“Confidence comes from the inside out,” says Cole.
Excuse #1
Excuse #3
“I’m not sexy.
No matter how you feel about your
body, beautiful undergarments
always have a place in your life.
A camisole and boy-short set can
be just as hot as a sheer bra – you
just have to figure out what will
accentuate your favorite body part.
Only Victoria’s Secret models
look good in lingerie!
.
You don’t have to look like Heidi Klum - or
any other cover girl – to look sexy in your
underwear. Looking good is a result of feeling
good, and confidence doesn’t come from the
perfect legs or a certain waist size.
If you’re feeling flirty and girly, go
with the cami, but if you’re feeling
va-va-voom, pull out the sheer bra.
And don’t wait until you lose weight
or tone up that backside to cover
your booty in something cutie.
A California-based lingerie expert, she
travels the country teaching women
“undercover” tactics for boosting self-esteem.
Her trademark seminar, “Underneath it
All,” advises timid first-timers on how to use
intimate apparel to project a confident body
image, regardless of body type.
Excuse #2
Building a new lingerie wardrobe
takes a lot of money
Sexy underwear isn’t about how much you
spend – it’s about how you feel. If you can find
hot styles at Target, then more power to you! No
matter what brand you buy, Cole recommends
that every woman own six great bras with
matching underwear.
Make sure you have a variety of bras, like
seamless and cotton, and don’t forget a
strapless number for halter tops. Just don’t be
too practical.
“Every woman should own a beautiful lace bra,”
Cole says.
If an all-lace bra is too girly-girl for you, stick
with a bra that has it only on the straps or as a
trim.
Where to shop? Cole has recently partnered
with Freshpair.com, a leading lingerie retailer
online.
“They have something for everyone,” she says.
And because their clothes won’t break the bank,
you’ll still have money left over for those killer
boots you’ve been eyeing
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“It’s all about being “comfortable
where you are,” Cole says.
“ Take control ”
1.What’s your lingerie of choice?
A black lace bra and panties
Lingerie? Not with my figure!
A cami and boy shorts
2.You’re dying to make physical
contact with your crush. What’s
your strategy?
I give him a high-five or a pat on the
back.
I briefly place my hand on his forearm to
emphasize a point or when he tells a
funny joke.
Say, “Your hair’s out of place” and
gently brush it off his forehead.
Lingerie is the first thing you put on
and the last thing you take off. A
bra strap that’s digging into
your shoulder or underwear
that’s riding up can make
for an annoying day.
But a touch of silk
against your skin will
give you a hint of luxury and
glamour all day long.
3.How do you greet your guy when
he comes home?
I look up from my book, say “hi,” then
keep reading.
I treat him to a long, slow kiss and help
him with his things.
I give him a quick peck on the cheek and
tell him to take out the trash.
Don’t believe it?
After all, a trip to the intimate
apparel department is much
more than just a necessity –
“it’s a personal journey,” says
Cole. A personal journey that
involves indulgent fabrics
like silk and lace?
4.What’s on your bed?
Cotton sheets in a flowery pattern
Scarves draped over the bedposts and
satin sheets
Laundry and old paperwork
Count us in!
From petite
to plus sizes,
many women
who dislike
their body at first
learn to appreciate
themselves after
seeing their form
clad in pretty
undergarments and
sensual fabrics.
When you watched Angelina Jolie’s sensual dancing in
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” did you start taking notes or did you
blush and press fast-forward? Take our quiz to find out
whether your seduction skills would make Casanova
proud or if your feminine wiles are in hibernation.
5.Which dessert would you be most
likely to eat?
Excuse #4
It’s just UnderWear.
Chocolate-covered strawberries
Caramel sauce and whipped cream - off
his stomach
A diet ice cream sandwich - on the sofa.
How Sedcutive are you?
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