Shapewear Calculations

Hi everybody! Hope you're having a great week - it's just flown by hasn't it? Yours have made the weekend that little bit sweeter, too, by having yet another three tier offer. Our last one was so popular that we've brought it back again! Here's what you can save and how to do it:

• Save £2.50 on non-sale orders over £35 with the checkout code TWO
• Save £5 on non-sale orders over £50 with the checkout code FIVE
• Save £10 on non-sale orders over £75 with the checkout code TEN

Enter them at the checkout, and you're done! Now on to today's blog topic: shapewear!

Shapewear is an essential part of a Yours customer's wardrobe and a favourite of style gurus such as Gok Wan and Trinny & Susannah. The aim of shapewear is to smooth and hold the body tightly, resulting in a smooth, lump'n'bump free silhouette. Shapewear can give confidence to even the most insecure of women, meaning they can feel and look fantastic no matter the occasion.

Some shapewear brand names charge as much for a pair of slimming knickers as we do for a dress, so here at Yours our range of shapewear manages to sculpt and control but at a price that's still friendly to you! 

But what garments are best for you? And what type of shapewear goes best with which garments? Well, I've dug around and come up with a few combinations that I think would work very well, whether for evenings or casual wear!

Black Lace Gaga Sleeve Dress, £32 and Firm Control Floral Shorts, £10

As lovely as our lace gaga sleeve dress is, it can be quite daunting - a tunic shape, and stretchy to boot! For this, our high waisted, long length shorts are a perfect option. The high waist means your stomach and waist will look flatter, your bum smoother and more pert, and the length means the tops of your thighs will also be smoother. And with the delicate floral print, it looks just as good when the party's over and the dress comes off! ;)

Mustard Full Length Leggings, £9 and Firm Control Floral Shorts, £10

We've got a range of brightly coloured leggings available online and in store at the moment, including on-trend mustard. But lighter colours can be scary if you feel they will show up things you'd prefer to hide, such as cellulite or any extra fat. Wearing the nude version of our floral shorts should eliminate some of this worry, by smoothing and controlling the tops of your thighs so you can strut around with confidence!

Multi Colour Block Tunic, £28 and Black Waist Cinching Sculpting Skirt, £12

As with the black lace dress, this gorgeously bright multi colour tunic is made of jersey, so will fit close to the body which I know is a frightening prospect! Our sculpting skirt sits high on the waist, nipping it in, and flattens the stomach minimising the overhang (don't worry, we all get it!) leading to a much smaller silhouette, and leaving you confident and able to turn heads for the right reasons!

Black & Red Pleated Dress, £32 and Tummy Control Waist Cincher, £6

There's nothing worse than a dress with a defined waist when you don't have one. But if you're an apple, then you CAN rock a dress like this with the added help of our waist cincher. Acting similar to a corset but much more comfortable, it is lined with power mesh and bones to create an hourglass shape underneath.

Well I hope you enjoyed this post, ladies! Of course, shapewear is completely optional and there's nothing intrinsically wrong with your bodies - but I know a lot of you feel more confident with them, so hopefully this helps somewhat. Do let me know what you think!

Have a fantastic weekend,

Lauren xx

How to look sexy in Plus Size Lingerie?

Every woman wants to look sexy, regardless of their shape and size. Here at Yours we know that it can often be hard for you Plus Size ladies to find decent underwear that makes you feel sexy, glamorous and shows off those fantastic figures.

We often see women struggling to find gorgeous underwear in their sizes, so here at Yours we have the fantastic Yours plus size Lingerie range to meet all your lingerie needs. Available in sizes 14-32 and bra sizes 36C to 50H we believe there is something for everyone.

Here at Yours we have put together a few handy hints to help you chose the right underwear to make you look and feel sexy.

Black is definitely a colour that every woman should have in their wardrobes. Not only does it shout sexy but it also compliments any shape or size. For enhancing your figure and showing off those curves we recommend the Desire Pink and Black lingerie set. The Desire Pink and Black set comprises of the Desire bra and thong or French knickers and for those of you who are feeling a little more self conscience about your stomachs, the Desire Pink and Black Chemise. The black lace detail on the Desire range adds that touch of sexiness without over doing it and is ideal for compliment those fantastic figures.

If you wish to be more daring with your colour but still look sexy then why not opt for something in red. This colour oozes sex appeal and bound to get you noticed. For this we recommend the red and black moulded pinstripe bra with some black Brazilian shorts.

If you wish to play safe but still feel great then anything in white is perfect. This colour is often underrated and seen as boring, but we think it depends on the style. For a modern sexy look Yours Clothing’s White and Pink Moulded Pinstripe bra and shorts make the perfect combination. The pinstripe pattern flatters your figure by making your body seem taller and slimmer.

Just because you are Plus Size it does not mean that you can’t be sexy and here at Yours we believe the Yours Lingerie range offers you sexy lingerie at affordable prices so why not take a look today.

Luscious Lingerie for Plus-Size Lovelies

From a young age I have always been taught the importance of taking pride in wearing pretty underwear and how it makes you feel instantly brighter and more confident. As an awkward fourteen year old, it seemed a little far-fetched, one of many charming myths passed down from mother to daughter, but in time I began to realise that such a mantra is, in fact, absolute truth. Contrary to popular belief, wearing sensual lingerie should not necessarily be for the purpose of seducing loved ones. To feel that you have made the effort to embrace your femininity with the first and most intimate layer you adorn is a satisfying feeling. Furthermore, knowing that you look great underneath the outfit you have chosen to face the world with is a lovely secret to enjoy all day long!

While this theory of wearing matching underwear, indulging in lace and satin and gazing into your lingerie draw with girly delight daily is a nice thought, in theory is it really achievable? With frivolous underwear ranges, we are often faced with excessive prices and as all plus-sized women will no doubt agree that finding feminine yet comfortable styles in larger sizes is often a challenging task. Well ladies, this season, we at YOURS are proud and excited to offer you the most beautiful range of specialist plus-sized lingerie and all at unbeatable value. In sizes from 38D to 46G and 14 to 32, there’s sure to be a style to set your pulse rating and re-ignite that feminine thrill that comes with treating yourself to such gorgeous garments. So now there’s no excuse not to embrace your curves and feel sexy and confident all day long. Who knows, maybe you’ll enjoy making the effort to such an extent that you’ll pass it down to the young women in your family too?!