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Team a camisole with a comfy oversized sweater.

Any kind of camisole ‑- lace or satin or cotton ‑- worn under a soft old sweater is unassumingly sexy. Our favorite camisoles have a "princess seam" ‑- that's the seam line that travels down from the shoulder over the bust and form-fits the waist. Wear this with a drapey bias-cut skirt.



Invest in a great-fitting bra.

We believe wearing pretty lingerie allows you to feel special in a personal way that'll speak volumes, albeit discreetly. How sexy is that! But it's important that the bra fits perfectly ‑- that it supports and shapes your breasts well. Take the time to get fitted at a specialty store. You won't regret it. As for choosing a sexy bra, the detail is in the fabric and trimming. Satiny fabrics look best under outer apparel, because nothing will snag over them (as opposed to lacy bras, for example, which show through knits). If you think your bra might peek through your blouse, find one with a pretty trim.



Show some leg.

You don't need a miniskirt to show off smooth bare legs, just great shoes or boots. But if a mini is your thing, pair a classic oversized men's-style sweater with an itsy-bitsy denim skirt. You can top this look off with a slouchy knee-high or calf-high boot ‑- but not a high heel or you'll throw off the equation. Loafers look great too.

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