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W Natalie Talks Author: Natalie Collins Lingerie omen are living in a time that to be sexy, confident, and comfortable can sometimes be a little difficult. One occasion that we, as women find it difficult to feel sexy, confident, and comfortable with ourselves is when it comes time to either buying or putting on lingerie. When it comes to lingerie, (buying and trying on) the process can be not only difficult to navigate but also frustrating. Some women might not have this issue, but to those who do, this is for you! I have found a few tips and tricks that can help any woman put some lingerie on their body and feel sexy, confident, and comfortable. Tip number one: Buy lingerie For YOU. I am sure that every woman has thought or asked, “What’s the point if my boyfriend/girlfriend doesn’t even notice?” My response to that is buy lingerie for you, not for anyone else. Buy lingerie that makes you feel good. To branch off of this idea,also buy lingerie for your body. When picking out lingerie, it’s important to consider what feels and looks better for your body. If you have love handles that have some extra love, don’t pick a G-string that could cut into them. Try a full-body piece that shows off your chest, butt, legs, and makes those love handles look like sexy curves. Tip number two: Match your bra and panties! Not only does matching make you feel pretty, but it also is a time and money saver. My recommendation is to get a basic bra and match your panties around it. A simple example of this includes the use of a black bra; black goes with everything! This black bra trick allows you to have fun with the lower portion such as experimenting with lace or patterns. With this trick, I also recommend choosing a color that complements your skin since there is not much embellishment like you would find on other lingerie pieces; like corsets or with leggings or garter belts. Tip number three: Believe in yourself! At the end of the day, if you know you look good, that's all that matters. Doubting yourself only brings the emotion of insecurity across that nobody finds attractive. Again, make sure you choose lingerie that you understand and that you would feel comfortable in. If you are in a store or dressing room and are thinking, “Where the hell does this go?” or, “Is that supposed to be showing?” it probably means that this particular lingerie is not meant for you. Lingerie shopping is hard and stressful, but it's always nice to bring a friend or two to make it fun!