Choosing the Perfect Panty for Your Boudoir Session: A Guide to Styles
When preparing for a boudoir session, every detail matters—including your choice of panties. The right style can enhance your look and boost your confidence, while the wrong one might create unwanted lines or distractions. Here’s a guide to various panty styles and how they stack up for a boudoir shoot:
Panty Styles
High-Waisted Panties
- Flattering Fit: High-waisted panties offer great coverage and can smooth out your midsection. They are excellent for creating a sleek silhouette, especially if you’re looking for a vintage-inspired or pin-up look.
Cheeky Panties
- Playful Look: Cheeky panties offer a fun and flirty look by revealing a bit more of the bum while still providing some coverage.
- Comfort: Full coverage and a little cheeky in the back for a very flattering shape. They are generally comfortable and less likely to dig into your skin compared to thongs. Go for a stretch lace without a tight waistband.
Thong Panties
- Minimal Coverage: Thongs provide minimal coverage which can be ideal for those booty-focused images. Just make sure to choose a thong with a wider band around the hips for the most flattering look and avoid thongs with a single string or thin waist band.
4. Bikini Panties
- Balanced Coverage: Full coverage on the front and back. Go for a mid or hipster bikini since the low rise style can create the appearance of a “muffin top.”
Styles to Avoid
G-Strings
Why to Avoid:
- Visibility Issues: G-strings offer minimal coverage and can sometimes be less flattering in photos, as the thin string can often dig into the skin causing bulges and leaving unwanted lines on the skin.
Basic Briefs
Why to Avoid:
- Unflattering Fit: Basic briefs often have a lot of coverage and can bulk up around the waist and thighs, which may not be ideal for a smooth, seamless look.
The Importance of the Panty Back
When selecting panties for your boudoir session, focus particularly on the back of the panty. The most crucial aspect is to ensure that the butt of the panty fits well and doesn’t create unwanted lines or indentations. This is the part of the panty that will be most visible in many poses, so choose a style and fit that enhances your natural shape and complements the overall look you want to achieve.
With these tips in mind, you can confidently choose the perfect panty style for your boudoir session, ensuring that you look and feel fabulous in every shot. Enjoy the experience and let your confidence shine!
CAN’T DECIDE WHICH PANTY?
If you can’t pick between two panties, choose the one that looks the best in the back!
| GOOD | BAD |
| cheeky butt | narrow, thin band around hips. |
| comfortable fit | multiple straps that dig into skin |
| doesn’t shift or roll when you move | tight, thin elastic band at waist |
| band sits at your hip or higher | saggy on the butt |
| wedgies are good (it’s true!) | super low-rise |
| thong with a wide band | full briefs without a rouched seam |
| solid, patterned, lacy, or strappy! | g-strings |
