It might be a little intimidating to purchase lingerie, whether it’s for yourself or as a gift for a loved one, especially if you’ve never done it before. But there aren’t many presents that are more opulent if you can select the correct one. “Lingerie is a great treat, no matter if you’re buying it for your pandemic partner or for yourself after all this self-isolation led you to become better acquainted with the rechargeable tenant living in the drawer of your bedside table,” says model, author, and actor Abriana Soll.
There’s been a significant advance in plus-size lingerie, claims fashion blogger and brand consultant Liz Black, who says the days of having to “sacrifice comfort for style” in plus-size underwear are long gone. We talked to Soll, Black, and nine other cool folks to locate the best size-inclusive underwear, and then we searched through our archives to make sure we didn’t overlook any outstanding items we’ve previously written about.
The lingerie items below range in size from small to extra-large, with some going up to 6XL. They include sets of separates, bodysuits, and even dressing gowns and robes. We’ve divided the options into categories for your convenience and placed the items that received the most recommendations at the top of each section.