Advice for Newcomers on Selecting Lingerie and Accessories (18+) for Special Occasions

You may be overwhelmed with choices when it comes to lingerie and accessories with an 18+ twist, especially if you’re a newcomer in the world of erotic clothing. To help you explore multiple ideas and select what might work best as an outfit for special occasions, we have prepared several tips.  

Latex and Leather Lingerie: Why They Work Well 

Latex and leather remain among the top favourite materials used for erotic lingerie due to their ability to add a bold and seductive touch. They combine visually appealing aesthetic and stimulating tactile experiences. At the market, you can find many offerings, however some of them may push beginners beyond their comfort zone and challenge feelings of confidence. But rather than reject the idea of wearing latex and leather lingerie, it’s better to search for styles that provide you with more comfort. Let’s explore all pros and cons of both materials and select models of outfit that will help your individuality shine without sacrificing comfort. 

Latex

Latex lingerie attracts attention with its glossy appearance and ability to hug the body like a second skin. These qualities make latex a perfect choice for special occasions. As a highly elastic material, it emphasizes a human’s silhouette and provides a sculpted look. Latex fashion features a variety of options from accessories like gloves or stockings to full-body catsuits and dresses with deep cuts.  

What to Consider when Selecting Latex Lingerie 

Challenges with Wearing: As latex is challenging to wear, you may face some difficulties with how to put on or take it off. To make the process easier, always apply a silicone-based lubricant or oil on the inside. You should also apply a small amount of it to your skin. These dressing aids prevent overstretching and tearing of the material, and help you slip into latex wear with minimal effort.  For stockings and gloves, you should use a tube to blow air underneath the outfit to reduce stress on the material during putting on.

Special Care: Latex is all about shiny appearance, but you need to maintain it, otherwise it will lose its attraction. For this purpose use shiner products. They will prevent latex from becoming dull and sticky, while extending its lifespan. Use them for polishing after every wash or before wearing.

Proper Storage: Keep latex away from sunlight flat or in a hanging position on non-metal,  plastic or padded hangers.

What Latex Lingerie to Select for Beginners? 

When it comes to latex lingerie, you should ask yourself how much revealing is okay for you. 

Here are options to consider to choose a right style:

• For bold personalities: If you are not a very shy person and aren’t afraid of barely-there minimalistic designs, you can opt for semi transparent latex bras and micro bikinis. 
• For seekers of a balance between sex appeal and mystery: If you’re interested in lingerie with a perfect balance of revealing and concealing, consider a lingerie set of bras and thongs, combining semi-transparent latex with non-transparent latex covering intimate areas and leaving more for imagination. 
• For owners of large breasts: If you want to emphasize your breast shape and create an additional accent on it or you want more support in this area, you can select a set featuring classic underwire low bras and thongs. 
• For those who want to keep tension until the last second: If you feel more confident with as much body coverage as possible, then you should take a look at lingerie featuring a halter-bra and high-waisted panties. 

Accessories

Any of options can be enhanced with additional accessories:

• Latex stockings: They help accentuate attention on legs and make them slimmer and appealing. Depending on matching or contrasting colors, you can create an impression of complete style or add bold accents. 
• Latex belts: They secure stockings in place during active moves. Additionally, they offer more body coverage that can require more patience for your partner when things become hotter. 
• Latex gloves: They will add a touch of sophistication to the overall style and provide a pleasant tactile feel.  
• Latex mask: It will help you step into another character’s shoes and add a sense of mystery. 

Leather

Although leather lingerie isn’t so popular as cotton or lace options, it definitely can boost your self-presentation. Leather is associated with protection, luxury, confidence and dominance, which makes it a perfect choice if you want to make a statement as a bold personality while emphasizing your curves in all the right places. 

Wrapped in leather, human’s bodies look inviting and extraordinary, expressing the sense of passion and desire. Compared to other materials, leather withstands active use and can last longer if properly cared for. Today it can be found in many designs from corsets to harnesses. Leather used for lingerie is softer than that used for shoes or outerwear, so it doesn’t irritate skin or leave marks. 

What to Consider when Selecting Leather Lingerie 

Restriction: Depending on the thickness of leather, it may be more or less restricted.  Pay attention to the product description to understand how much freedom of movement you can have with specific outfits.  

Higher Cost: Genuine leather lingerie sets are more expensive than latex or other lingerie materials, however they can serve for decades maintaining their initial attraction if you care for them properly. 

Care: You should regularly condition leather to keep it supple and prevent cracks. If you find stains or dirt on the leather surface, wipe it with a damp cloth and mild soap. Don’t submerge leather in water.

Storage: Never fold leather items to maintain their shape. Store them in a hanging position. 

What Leather Lingerie to Select for Beginners?

• For those who search less revealing: If you want lingerie that doesn’t reveal much skin, start with a leather corset, for instance a Warrior corset complemented with a cutline in the bust area and appealing lacing at the back. 
• For playing with revealing and concealing: A leather harness, featuring a combination of leather straps, rings and buckles, is an awesome way to create various styles. You can wear it over tops, blouses, t-shirts, latex or lace lingerie or put it on over naked skin paired with panties, shorts or leggings. 
• For romantic personalities with a slight touch of edginess:  A lingerie and bondage set Frejya is an awesome way to create a balance between sensitivity and rebellion. The set features a bra decorated with chains and panties complemented with buckles and straps. It’s available as part of a full bondage set including handcuffs, a leather choker, two-strap leather belt with D rings, and garters, as well as separate lingerie. 
• For those who like cutouts in strategic places: If you like the idea of chains and leather but opt for a bit more playfulness, consider leather lingerie sets with chains, with bras decorated with cutouts. 
• For those who value unique design: If you want to have more accents on your breast without fully revealing it, take a look at our Horsey lace up bra and bikini set.  The bra attracts attention thanks to the combination of leather, rings and laces, exposing the breast area to create intrigue while keeping things concealed. The panties are also embellished with laces and D-rings. Both the bra and bikini are tied with lacing on the back that takes an overall appeal of this set to a new level. 

Accessories

• Leather Masks: You can complement your style with cat masks or bunny masks partly hiding your face. Or select something unexpected such as a uniquely-shaped Horsey mask, designed according to a custom project and featuring blinkers and a bridle. We also have glass-style masks, equipped with straps and cutouts, as well as asymmetrical masks hiding only half of the face. 
• Leather Belt: Wearing this accessory you can emphasize your waist while providing more options for various attachments. Leather belts may feature from two-strap to four-strap designs. 
• Leather Garters: Any of these ideas can look more complete complemented with garters, which can be used for decorative purpose or as points to attach connectors or a leather belt. 
• Leather Collars: As a beginner, you may start with daily collars featuring minimalistic design for instance  spiked collars or horseshoe collars with a stylish silver accessory.  

Bonus Tips or How to Avoid Common Mistakes 

• Always explore a size chart to select a proper size. 
• Never sacrifice comfort over style. Overly tight lingerie and accessories may feel restrictive and uncomfortable.
• Give yourself time to get used to new items. Try them on and wear them at home before putting them on for a special occasion.

Conclusion

We hope our advice has helped you with ideas of what erotic lingerie and accessories to choose for special occasions. Wearing latex or leather you have all chances to become memorable and impress your partner with your seamless balance of sensuality and anticipation for exciting adventures. By choosing lingerie of proper size and style, you can feel confident and comfortable.  With the right care, your latex and leather pieces can accompany your experiments and adventures for a long time.