{"id":296,"date":"2022-03-30T07:36:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T07:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stories.mysecretdrawer.co\/2022\/03\/30\/lingerie-empowers-women-heres-why-it-should-be-part-of-your-wardrobe\/"},"modified":"2022-03-30T07:36:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T07:36:28","slug":"lingerie-empowers-women-heres-why-it-should-be-part-of-your-wardrobe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/espressoblues.com\/stories\/lingerie-empowers-women-heres-why-it-should-be-part-of-your-wardrobe\/","title":{"rendered":"Lingerie Empowers Women – Here\u2019s Why It Should Be Part of Your Wardrobe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fact: people make assumptions about women based on what we wear. This makes it infinitely harder not to put pressure on ourselves when it comes to choosing our outfits – from the brands we buy, to the purses we carry, down to the foundation garments \u2013 lingerie, that we slip into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But wearing clothes that make us feel beautiful isn\u2019t just about what people think about us<\/em>. More than anything, it\u2019s about feeling powerful in your own skin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The garments you choose are simply a reflection of that inherent feeling. This is why we would do well to remember that clothes, lingerie especially, is so much more than just providing eye candy to anyone lucky enough to see you in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lingerie Empowers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lingerie empowers, but not just because the concept of lingerie tends to bring out your more sensuous side for a partner. What all women need to realize is that lingerie isn\u2019t hinged on whether someone will see you in it or not. It\u2019s for you to know that you have it on and the confidence that brings you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a piece published in the Huffington Post<\/a>, psychologist Danielle Forshee explains that,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLingerie and sexy underwear have been historically viewed as being for the partner\u2019s benefit only. But we\u2019re in a time when women are empowering themselves, saying, \u2018This is good enough just for me to wear.\u2019 And we can wear it whenever we want for how we want to feel in that day and moment.\u201d<\/p>Daniell Forshee<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Lingerie is all about empowering you!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There is empowerment in choosing practical cotton sets that clearly say you value functionality and buck societal beauty standards. There is empowerment in delicate ribbons and ruffles that highlight your femininity. There is empowerment in corsets and garters that spotlight your fierce confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no point in binding yourself in lace and silk when you\u2019re in the mood to be chill and modest. In the same way, why stop yourself from slipping into something racy and intricate when you\u2019re in a flirty and playful mood?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The point is, lingerie is about us – the women who wear it. Almost endless options span the entire spectrum from elegantly practical to super-sexy. Lingerie is something that women should feel comfortable enough to wear and<\/em> discuss in the same way we would the latest fashion or skincare trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s All About You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For most, the resistance to wear lingerie is due to several factors. Usually, we assume that it\u2019s uncomfortable. Second, that we don\u2019t need to bother because we’re single. Third, the belief that we will look ridiculous in all that frill. And finally, some of us believe that we don’t deserve beautiful things, especially lingerie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beautiful lingerie can change the way you feel about your self-image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s change that.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to lingerie, how you feel about yourself is more important than your relationship status, or your internalized beauty standards. Plus, you\u2019d be surprised at how good lingerie brands can actually make you feel every bit as comfortable in a lacy pushup as you would in a sports bra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carolyn Mair, author of The Psychology of Fashion<\/a> expounds on the relationship between lingerie and your confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWearing nice quality underwear or lingerie sets boost our confidence and self-esteem, even if no one sees it. Feeling confident can make us appear more physically attractive because we tend to stand, walk, speak and gesticulate differently.\u201d<\/p> Carolyn Mair <\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

If you have to take baby steps towards this idea that lingerie should be part of your wardrobe, if only because of the confidence it lends, then so be it. Just keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n