Dresses

What is an erotic dress?

It is a dress made to seduce more than for everyday wear. You put it on and the outfit is done, with nothing else to match. Some are for wearing at home or in a photo shoot, and others work for a party or a night at the club. Some are lingerie pieces that look like dresses, and others blur the line between lingerie and going-out clothes. If you want something looser for sleeping or lounging at home, look at babydolls and nightdresses. If you want a piece that also covers your legs and arms, look at catsuits.

Types of sexy dresses

Many styles are made from nylon or polyester with elastane, which fits the body without creasing. Depending on the style, sizes range from XS to 4XL.

• Vinyl or wet-look bodycon: tight and shiny, it shows off your silhouette. It is the most nightclub of them all.
• Sheer lace: worn over lingerie, it hints without showing everything.
• Fishnet: covers the whole body without hiding anything; there are long-sleeved and open-back styles.
• Harness dress: straps and bands that form the dress, with a bondage look. For leather and vinyl, see also fetish and leather.
• Cut-outs: openings at the waist, sides or back.
• Seamless: continuous knit fabric that moulds to the body and leaves no lines.
• Sparkly: sequins, rhinestones or lamé for a party.
• With thong or stockings: some mini dresses come with a matching thong or stockings.

Care

Follow the washing label on each piece. With lace, fishnet, rhinestones or sequins, the safest option is usually to hand wash in cold water and dry away from direct sunlight, without a tumble dryer. Store fishnet and lace away from zips and Velcro so they do not snag.

How to choose

• Size: compare your measurements with the size chart on the product page; if it says one size, check which measurements it is made for.
• Fabric: the composition is on the product page; with elastane the dress fits closer and is more forgiving on size.
• Transparency: fishnet and lace show what is underneath; if you want it for going out, look for a lining or opaque lace.
• Length and neckline: mini or long, with a halter neckline, open back or long sleeves.
• What is included: some dresses come with a thong, gloves or stockings; the product page lists the pieces.

Frequently asked questions

Can you wear erotic dresses outside the house?

Yes, wet-look, vinyl and opaque lace styles, in night-time settings such as clubs, parties or events. Fishnet and sheer dresses are worn over lingerie, as a cover-up or for photo shoots. It all depends on the context: what is daring in a club is out of place in the office.

Which erotic dress is the most flattering?

The black wet-look bodycon shows off your silhouette and suits almost every figure, because the stretchy fabric adapts without creasing. In plus sizes, the most flattering are dresses with darker panels at the waist and empire-line cuts, fitted on top and loose from the bust.

Are there sexy dresses in plus sizes?

Yes. Check the size chart on each product page and also look at the plus-size lingerie section.

What do I wear under a sheer dress?

Lingerie that matches the colour of the dress, such as a set or briefs or a thong. If the dress comes with a thong, you are already sorted.

What is the difference between a dress and a babydoll?

A dress is usually fitted, and many also work for going out. The babydoll is looser and lighter, and is made for the bedroom.

Does a tight fishnet dress stretch?

A little, because it has elastic fibres, but do not force a size smaller than your own: stretched-tight fishnet snags and tears sooner.

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