What Are the Right Stockings For a French Maid Costume?

The costume of the French Maid was originally inspired by burlesque theatre. It is meant to be a translation of what a French housecleaner would wear while she is cleaning the house since France is thought of as such a sexualized place in the world. Today, French Maid costumes are the absolute most popular, recognized fantasy wear picked for costume parties and for the bedroom.

The traditional French Maid costume portrayed black stockings with a garter belt. Why the garter belt? Well, one reason is that was all that was available many years ago and the other reason, they're sexy. A woman in France wouldn't be caught in anything less than they sexiest form of hosiery. Original costumes called for a white ruffle panty or form of ruffle bloomer to be worn also so if the maid happens to bend over then you would not only see the garter and a bit of thigh but you might get a peek at the ruffles too.

If you are going for a proper look for your costume you will need to get a garter belt. You can however vary from this option and opt for some simple thigh highs. Spend the extra couple dollars if you can and get a superior brand that will stay up all night. The last thing you want to be doing is tugging at your stockings all night. Plain black stockings are the tradition but you may want to wear fishnet stockings, fence net stockings, or those sexy sheer ones that have that gorgeous seam up the back of your leg. If you choose these, please take the time to get in the mirror and make sure that seam is straight!

Variations to the stocking are becoming more popular than tradition through the years. Many women choose to incorporate the "school-girl look" into their French Maid costume and wear knee high socks or over the knee socks or stockings. These will either be black or white. Many over the knee variations with have black bows at the top which seem to be a big hit with this costume. Knee highs socks can simple or can have ruffles, rhinestone, bows or lace.

When choosing your stocking for your French Maid costume, pick what makes you feel the sexiest. Obviously, traditionally you are going to choose the black stocking but many people vary from this and add their own personality.

Lingerie Shopping Online

Get ready to have an enormous amount of fun as you jump on the roller coaster of lingerie shopping on the internet. It is so much better and more efficient than lingerie shopping in person, for a number of reasons: much better selection, better prices, and anonymity.

BETTER SELECTION:

There are a number of factors that combine to give all of us the benefit of a better selection of lingerie online. First of all, you are not stuck with the variety from just one store. You have the ability to peak into the selection of a number of stores at once. This gives you an added advantage of finding the perfect item. For example, if you are looking for a red sheer teddy and you went to a walk-in store, you may find three or four different kinds. The store may not be as crazy over red sheer teddies as you or your sweetie are. However, when you shop online, you can combine the three to four kinds from several stores and end up with 20 different models to choose from. To find this kind of variety would take you many days and a tank or two of gas using traditional shopping methods.

Now all of the ladies out there that may not be as comfortable in smaller sized lingerie {the sizes do seem to get smaller every year} know that finding plus sizes that look just as sexy (sometimes better, actually) can be incredibly difficult. Fret no more! There are a number of sites that offer fantastic collections of plus size lingerie. Since there are some out there that may be slightly embarrassed (although there should be no reason at all for this) to purchase certain sizes at traditional stores, the internet provides a comfortable anonymity that may be needed to make that night extra special.

BETTER PRICES:

Lingerie shopping on the internet also allows for bargain hunters to be satisfied. It may be difficult to catch the "anniversary sale" for a traditional store, but online you can make sure that you find the site that is currently offering coupons, specials, free shipping, free gifts, and so on. After finding the perfectly sexy outfit, you can then also compare prices on various sites to get the best deal. Again, without leaving the comfort of your own home and perhaps while wearing a previously-purchased lingerie item!

ANONYMITY:

Like we had discussed above, there are no strange looks or comments under the breath when you purchase items online. Whether the slight discomfort is due to the larger size of the item or your adventurous spirit in desiring a somewhat risque outfit or item, the computer screen becomes your shield.

So, put on the exact outfit you want, grab your favorite drink, get comfy in your leather computer chair, and have a silly, wonderful, and frugal time going through the best lingerie selection in the world! You will want to come back to this great experience time and time again. Try it - you will just love it!

Pretty in Pink

Many men love to have their women wear something special for an evening of romance and love. What many men do not realize though is that most women get a little jittery about showing a less than perfect body off in something a little scanty. Perhaps she has had several children, is past her best years - in her opinion of course - and she has some wobbly bits where there used to be some firm and plump skin. All this added together makes a woman feel less than adorable.

Here then is where the problem begins. Women and men tend to think in different circles. Women will see all their own faults, whereas a man will see what he wants to see. He will not take note of that extra line on the face, or the extra few pounds added to a body that he has loved for perhaps several years, all he will see is his woman and how she has tried to dress specifically for him on this occasion. So what does the caring and sensitive man do to allay all these negative feelings that the woman has about her own body? The easiest thing in the world to do is to compliment her - perhaps daily - on what a great job she is doing with the kids, house or at her own employment. Tell her how he loves the curve of her neck or the way her legs look in shorter skirts etc. In other words, build her confidence to such a level that she starts to respond to the positive feedback from the man she has chosen to spend her life with.

In the media these days there is far too much emphasis on stick thin and very young women being the epitome of beauty. Some actually look a little sick and will literally go to extremes to keep those bones protruding. However, there are few men who would love to have a wife who looks like she is starving herself to death. In some countries, being overweight is a sign of beauty and of affluence. Men would love to be seen with someone with many pounds added to the derriere as it shows that they are great providers. They also have a penchant for smaller breasts and larger buttocks than other countries as this denotes health and sexiness. These countries cannot understand the fashion for the skinny women and will utter words of dismay when they seem them parade on the catwalk.

So for the 'normal' woman who wants to join in the fun with the husband or significant other, sexy lingerie is a must to bring out the romance. Even those extra large women are now so confident that they will wear some very daring outfits to entice the man in their lives - and why not? Perhaps ladies who feel that they want to hide certain parts of their bodies should peruse some interesting websites where literally anything goes when it comes to sexy lingerie. Here they can see models wearing the articles and get some idea of what may suit them. They can see which pieces of sexy lingerie will disguise or lessen their curves and choose accordingly.

Men too have taken to bringing home some sexy little numbers for their wives to wear. In days gone by they would have to go to lingerie departments and face the embarrassment of talking to sales staff to choose something skimpy for their wives. With the advent of the internet, all this has changed and most underwear can be bought discreetly online. Once the floodgates have been opened, many women tend to take up the challenge with renewed vigor. That little wilting wall flower now becomes a confident and proud woman who knows what she wants. Confidence is so sexy to some, men included, and it takes away all the inhibitions that may have existed before. If this happens then the marriage must go from strength to strength for obvious reasons.

So what does this new 'vixen' buy for herself that will titillate her man and help them to have a more intimate private life? Well, the choice is virtually endless. Many women will start by getting some flimsy, flirty and feminine pink outfits that are not too saucy. However, these 'pretty in pink' outfits may well be delegated to the back of the wardrobe once she has gained in confidence. Of course, the ubiquitous stockings and suspenders outfit will never go out of fashion. However, sometimes the woman can ring the changes by changing form black to some other luscious color that is available. Corsets are also another way to liven up the look and many come in lace or even leather.

For the truly exotic look, bras and thongs or g-strings come in sparkly rhinestones to really brighten up the night. In candle light, these must look exceptional and worn under some less revealing lingerie will add a surprise when it comes time to disrobe. Floor length negligee sets are a firm favorite for most women since they cover a multitude of sins. But the choice of styles and colors are overwhelming. Satin or shiny materials are perhaps the favorite but the colors come in everything from black to white and all the colors in between. Backless or those with tiny straps lay bear a well toned back and is an open invitation to the man to touch. Some negligees have front or side splits that reach up to the waist. These give a tantalizing glimpse of leg every time the woman moves and really sets the scene for romantic play.

What to Buy For Valentine's Day Lingerie

Lingerie is by far the number 1 best gift for Valentine's Day. But it all depends on what you get and how you go about presenting the lingerie present! Do not give a lingerie present to your sweetheart in front of anyone else! You don't know what you're valentine wants people to know, even her friends! Plus this is a special moment! Also, do not give this present at a restaurant.

Basically give this present alone! Now, when you do give it, how do you give it? Well you have many choices, the regular gift exchange is OK, but I think when it comes to lingerie that you should go a little farther! It's all about love making and being sexy together. Get something for yourself too! A pair of sexy red satin boxers are perfect! If she likes thongs than be my guest, but if you're not sure than stick with the boxers! Then decorate! candles, chocolates, red satin pillows, balloons, rose petals, anything you can think of... gives you a classic romantic Valentine's Day.

Are you edgier? you want something more unique? Go jungle themed, star wars themed, again it's your choice!! lets say you go with jungle, that's the example I use on my blog (where you can find discounts for everything mentioned here!) So jungle, Tarzan and Jane! Grab a loin cloth or tarzan costume and grab her a similar Jane or jungle woman costume.

You can decorate with animal print sheets and pillow cases, jungle noises, tiki torches (be careful inside!), animals (snake, lion, elephant stuffed toys), use your imagination. Some chocolate and candy (themed if you want!) on Valentine's Day is always well received. Then to make it for the bedroom get some adult toys and games, or if you're creative just role play in your costumes! A good note to role playing (improvisation) is never stop the line of thought, continue on the subject given! You feed off of each others lines.

I hope this helps bring you closer to your perfect Valentine's Day, I love V-Day so much that I made a whole blog dedicated to helping people find the right gifts! You can check out the link below to directly to my page on lingerie and costumes. Happy Valentine's Day!!!