Feeling good about yourself when you're a woman is not always easy and when you are a woman that wears larger sizes in clothing, it can often be made all the more difficult when it comes to buying lingerie.

Many lingerie companies produce their stock for the smaller figure using wonderful colours, fancy laces and unusual designs. And more recently they have begun to do the same for women of larger sizes and are manufacturing plus size ranges, so you don't have to settle for the dull, boring and not so sexy style any longer.

Choosing the right bra is vital and a well fitted bra makes the world of difference under any outfit, particularly for the plus size woman. The best way to make sure you have the right one for you is to be properly fitted. You may feel embarrassed at first but the professionals have seen it all before and it is far more embarrassing popping out in all the wrong places, especially at the wrong time.

There are bras that will uplift and create added cleavage if that is the objective or for those plus sized women with a larger bust that they wish to disguise, minimiser bras are available. These will pull in your bust and give it the illusion of being smaller that it is.

If you wear a plus size the right underwear is also essential in looking and feeling your best. Again make sure you choose sizes that are right for you. Sexy lingerie sets are now easier to find for the curvier woman and why shouldn't they be. Try out different brands and styles and ask your store assistant for some help in choosing combination sets that will fit best.

Buying gorgeous sexy nightwear is no longer a problem either. Choose garments that show off your best features and hide your flaws. Flowing fabrics and rich, dark colours are always a hit in the bedroom and the less revealing at first, the better.

The key however to pulling off a sexy look whether you a plus size or not, regardless of the lingerie you wear is having the confidence to wear it. So acknowledge your size and shape and have fun!