Baby Doll Dress

Baby doll lingerie has been popular since the 1950s. The baby doll was once considered truly risqué lingerie. Times change, however, and the baby doll is now considered sexy but fairly demure. Baby doll lingerie has become a large category of lingerie that encompasses many different colors and styles.

The baby doll is a short negligee. The bodice is fitted, often with shaped bra cups. From the waistline, the skirt flares out. A baby doll generally ends somewhere between the bottom of the buttocks and the middle of the thigh. Traditional baby doll lingerie is sleeveless, although a modern baby doll could have small cap sleeves. A baby doll is often sold with matching panties, adding to the risqué lingerie look and feel.

The baby doll design is flattering to a variety of body shapes and sizes, using detailing to enhance different parts of the body. Larger busted women should look for styles with fully shaped cups and soft curves. A smaller bust can be enhanced by push-up cups and detailing such as gathers or darts. Petite women will look best in simpler baby dolls with a minimum of frills, while larger women can draw the eye to smaller parts of the body through the strategic use of design details.

Pay attention to where the baby doll hits your thighs to find the best look for the length and size of your legs as well. If you have long legs and a short torso, you may wish to purchase a baby doll that elongates your torso with a shorter skirt. If your legs are short and stocky, steer clear of babydoll designs that hit at mid-thigh, which will make your legs appear shorter.