My Best Places to Buy Lingerie
As a Michigan boudoir photographer who’s been in the business for 3 years, I’ve worked with so many different brands of clothing and lingerie. I often get asked where the best places to buy lingerie are for sessions. There are so many places to shop from, but these are places I personally have shopped and had great experiences!
Now I’m a curvy girl, so I shop at places that are size inclusive. I currently fluctuate between a Target 18, an American Eagle 20, and an Old Navy 22. A wide range, but if you’re a woman with hips you probably understand this struggle as well. I have worked with clients of all sizes and the below mentioned stores have also worked for them! Some pieces that I currently own are so comfy that I can wear as a regular bra under my clothes. That’s a double win right there for me. I find that these stores are mostly size inclusive (that last one can be a little hit or miss sometimes).
If you have scheduled a boudoir session with me and are still struggling with ideas, just let me know! I’m always available to help you refine that vision and am happy to make suggestions on outfits to wear for your session. Just as a note, I’m not affiliated with any of these brands and I don’t receive any kickbacks for mentioning them. I just believe in the product so much, I can’t keep it secret.
Mentionables
This one has to be my favorite of the best places to buy lingerie. Mentionables is an online lingerie store showcasing their pieces on mannequins and not models- this is a big part of their business model. As a bigger girl, there have been times I go inside a store and see all these models wearing the clothes and then feel frustrated when it doesn’t look the same on me. Not using models actually helps me envision myself wearing pieces.
I find Mentionables lingerie to be pretty comfy as well. I have pieces I sometimes sleep in and wear around the house, so they get a lot of use. Lots of bodysuits & rompers. The satin pieces are some of my favorite, and new colors are always being introduced! At the time of writing this, I just ordered some new pieces in a soft, lemon yellow and a gorgeous mint green- colors I’ve never had before in my lingerie collection.
Adore Me
I’ve bought quite a few bodysuits from AdoreMe and have had them for quite a while. Their collection feels kinda classic to me. More solid color pieces in body suits, corsets, & slips with lots of lace options. I always see a lot of black and red options at AdoreMe which is why I think “classic” when I shop there. Sometimes with lace it can be delicate, but I’ve found these pieces to be quite sturdy. The lace actually seems to hold up well, especially in the washing machine. This is an important thing for me because I don’t have the time to hand wash every piece, especially during my wedding season months.
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HelloLAGirl
I find HelloLAGirl adorable. Very floral coded, very girly. I love florals and the colors they use in their lingerie. The color options here are just so stunning, and if you love bright, true colors like me then this is the place for you. I never thought orange would be a color I wore, but my orange set is just so summer vibes that it’s perfect. The quality is good, but in full disclosure I don’t always fit into HelloLAGirl. I have just a couple pieces and what I do have does fit alright. The bras are just a smidge tight for my liking band-wise, but these pieces I own were for a boudoir session rather than wearing regularly.
Amazon
Amazon sounds so basic, right? Who would of thought Amazon had some of the best pieces to wear for a boudoir session? I have found some simple, but cute pieces here. I do feel I need to disclose that Amazon is sometimes hit or miss in sizing. Always check reviews for things before buying because clothing is so versatile in its sizing. The most perfect thing I’ve bought for a boudoir session lately was a sheer pearl crop top. It layers so nicely over a bra or other crop top and provides just a little extra coverage if being in full lingerie isn’t the vibe for you.
Meet Your Michigan Boudoir Photographer
Hi Friend! I’m Catie Eovaldi, your Michigan boudoir photographer. I fell in love with photography early in life, and it’s been my full time professional career since early 2023. I specialize in weddings in addition to boudoir!
I fell in love with boudoir after hating it- stick with me here! As a 2023 bride I won a free boudoir session and had a terrible experience. That bad experience encouraged me to work with women through my own photography. I crafted an experience and environment that was fun and rooted in safety and confidence.
I fully believe that boudoir is a love letter to yourself- loving yourself so much that you do something just for you. Making yourself feel confident and sexy and empowered. I absolutely love what I do, and would love to do a boudoir session with you! You can connect with me here.
