{"id":3157,"date":"2018-02-23T20:04:29","date_gmt":"2018-02-23T14:34:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/?p=3157"},"modified":"2022-08-04T18:18:02","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T12:48:02","slug":"lingerie-tips-women-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/lingerie-tips-women-40\/","title":{"rendered":"Lingerie Tips for Women over 40"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lingerie is a touchy subject, and it only gets touchier as women commit that subversive act called \u201caging\u201d. Whether you\u2019re buying it to please yourself or entice a partner, lingerie is, in fact, appropriate for all ages. There are plenty of tasteful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/lingerie\/s\/\">lingerie options<\/a> in Clovia for older women that range from subtle to adventurous.<\/p>\n<p>The assumption of age is that by a certain point in life, you know what looks good on your body and you develop a certain style. As you age, the world assumes that you know what you\u2019re doing, which means pieces that are super trendy make you look like you\u2019re still experimenting, or that you somehow don\u2019t know that you should be old enough to know better.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/widget\/html\/?Slug=full-coverage-bras&amp;Count=8&amp;utm_content=427&amp;site_content=145\" width=\"200\" height=\"400px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups\"><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>See, here\u2019s the thing about dressing your age and staying on trend: you know there\u2019s a way to do it, but once you\u2019ve seen it done wrong it strikes fear in your heart. We\u2019ve all been there when it comes to look like we know what\u2019s happening without \u201ctrying too hard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So, here a few lingerie tips for you lovely ladies turning over 40 gracefully:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Embrace change<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Invest in well-structured bras that support these changes. But don\u2019t assume you have to settle for less beauty or sex appeal. You can choose from three-part cut and sewn bras, or those with side panels that help bring boobs front and center. Cups made with stretch lace fabrics cradle your new curves. Wider straps won\u2019t dig into shoulders but frame breasts with extra feminine detail.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-non-wired-non-padded-plus-size-bra-in-pink-862342-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-non-wired-non-padded-plus-size-bra-in-pink-862342-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-non-wired-non-padded-plus-size-bra-in-pink-862342-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-non-wired-non-padded-plus-size-bra-in-pink-862342-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-non-wired-non-padded-plus-size-bra-in-pink-862342.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Be true to yourself\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Push up bras and padded contour bras can often add an extra burden to the busts of women over 40. Less full breasts fall to the bottom of cups and leave an empty, unfilled space. Softer skin that spills up and over bra cups create wrinkled cleavage. A bra that both lifts\u00a0and\u00a0separates stops \u201ccreasage.\u201d Be sure to swoop all your boob flesh from the sides into each cup. The result? Sexy\u00a0d\u00e9colletage that is no illusion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-brf236p24-20749-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-brf236p24-20749-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-brf236p24-20749-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-brf236p24-20749-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-brf236p24-20749.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Look at the big picture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not just about bra size, fit, and style. You have to take panties into consideration. Does a cut-out hole in the back of your briefs enhance your behind? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/panties\/thongs\/s\/\">Thongs<\/a> are surely an option to get that look, but then it\u2019s wise to reconsider them for obvious reasons. As an alternative you might as well learn to love higher waists panties like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/panties\/hipster-panties\/s\/\">hipsters<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/panties\/boy-shorts-briefs\/s\/\">boyshorts<\/a>. More coverage can still be sensual and alluring. So before you buy any panty, make sure you\u2019re pleased with the view from behind.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-high-waist-printed-hipster-panty-with-powernet-wings-684900-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-high-waist-printed-hipster-panty-with-powernet-wings-684900-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-high-waist-printed-hipster-panty-with-powernet-wings-684900-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-high-waist-printed-hipster-panty-with-powernet-wings-684900-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-cotton-high-waist-printed-hipster-panty-with-powernet-wings-684900.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep on learning\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to explore new lingerie territory. There\u2019s a brave new world of sexy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/shape-wear\/s\/\">shapewear<\/a> and fabrics that bring out the best in any figure. Try out tummy control, lace detailing, and smart pleated mesh rather than tight elastic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-sw0034p13-982593-173x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"173\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-sw0034p13-982593-173x300.jpg 173w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-sw0034p13-982593-87x150.jpg 87w, https:\/\/www.clovia.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/clovia-picture-sw0034p13-982593.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 173px) 100vw, 173px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>The thumb rules<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If the bra has a wire, the wire should sit behind the breast (under the arm area)<\/li>\n<li>The bra band provides the most support (not the straps)<\/li>\n<li>If a bra fits properly you should be able to have the straps hang over the sides of your shoulders<\/li>\n<li>The bra band and cups to completely support you<\/li>\n<li>A woman should be fitted every year for a new bra (bras can lose shape or your shape changes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may be getting older, but you know you\u2019re getting better. Better at figuring out what you want from life, work, love, and your lingerie (but not necessarily in that order). When it comes to your well-being, do not be willing to settle for less. Don\u2019t all women over 40 deserve the very best?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lingerie is a touchy subject, and it only gets touchier as women commit that subversive act called \u201caging\u201d. Whether you\u2019re buying it to please yourself or entice a partner, lingerie is, in fact, appropriate for all ages. 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