How To Look Good Naked

Hope you are all enjoying the new series of Channel 4's confidence-building, surgery-free makeover show How To Look Good Naked on Channel 4 with stylist Gok Wan (above left) and, of course, lots of our lingerie and some top tips from me (getting ready for my close up, above right). As promised, we've rounded up a selection of the figleaves.com products featured on the show. Click here to see products from this week's show as soon as the episode has finished at 9pm on Tuesday; click here to see products from previous episodes.

Episode four: Tuesday 22 May

Lisa's solutions set

Left to right: Fantasie Smoothing t-shirt bra, £28, Rago waist cinch, £30, Spanx Power Panty, £20

Lisa's sexy set

Left to right: Fantasie Bridgette balconette bra, £36, and brief, £18

And my top tips this week were all about knickers for your body shape, including the Aubade and Simone Perele briefs pictured above.

Episode three: Tuesday 15 May

Vikki's solutions set

Left to right: Chantelle New Essensia t-shirt bra, £30, and The Body Wrap Seamless Control hi waist long leg brief, £36

Left to right: Simone Perele Delices push-up bra, £49, Simone Perele Delices shorty, £39, and Oscar de La Renta Pink Label robe, £66.

Vikki's gift box

   

Left to right: Pour Moi? Versailles basque, £45, shorty, £16, and suspenders, £18

And this week's top tips were on the subject of sexy extras: garters, suspenders and Lejaby's sexy waspie.

Episode two: Tuesday 8 May

Helen's solutions set

Left to right: Panache Superbra Inferno multiway bra, £23, Annette Power Curves high waist firm control brief, £35

Helen's sexy set

Freya Rio bra, £24, and brief, £13

And my bit? This week was all about the bra, including styles by Princesse Tam-Tam, Huit and Aubade.

Episode one: Tuesday 1 May

Liz's solutions set

Left to right: Fantasie Smoothing t-shirt bra, £28, Panache Superbra Inferno multiway bra, £23, Spanx Higher Power higher waisted power panty, £23, Miraclesuit Inches Off waist cincher, £23

Liz's sexy set

left to right: Sexy Panties and Naughty Knickers frill short, £29, and Vollers Sequins and Lace overbust corset, £171.50

And my specialist subject for this week? How to find a sexy basque to suit your body shape.

Comments

[Margy]

That will be the Fantasie Smoothing t-shirt bra that is out of stock then?

[Karine Hemond]

hi!
i'm a french person, so excuse my english... I have a question... I have 5 children and my breast have fallen...down. I'm only 29... It is just skin now, and it's fall into the bra. Do you have tips for me?
Thank you for answering me...
Karine

[susannah]

Hi Margy

I don't know what size you were looking for, but the Fantasie Smoothing t-shirt bra is available in most sizes and colours for immediate despatch (gets a great customer rating too!)

[susannah]

Hi Karine

I've had a word with our fitting expert Kate Horrell - she recommends a half cup bra or a balconette bra (one where the neckline cuts across the breasts horizontally, much like a strapless bra). If you need an extra boost, a padded half cup bra (Huit does some good ones) are worth a try.

[corrie]

The Vollers looks great.I`m 70 next week and although had 5 babes have generally kept my figure,although boobs are not as high but certainly still look good. I want the Vollers basque but the comments say not over a D cup.I`m an E34.Would it be wise to ignore my desire? would I flop out the top for want of a better expression?
corrie

[Hannah]

Hi Karine,

I have the same problem as you - four children later the 34B's I used to own are now a 32AA! Unfortunately when I looked at the Huit section there was nothing in my size and if I tried a balconette bra all you'd see is stretched skin,as I have no "boob" left, so the ideas from people who don't have our problem are good in theory, but not in practice!
I live in a padded bra in the winter and in summer I wear non-underwired triangle bras with gel-fills if it's not too hot. That's just to give me some shape or I look like a boy. When it's hot or if I go swimming I just feel very self-conscious and flat-chested. If anyone else out there has some advice, I'd love to hear it too....

[susannah]

Hi Corrie
I can't pretend there is no danger of you 'flopping out' over the Vollers corset but I guess the only way to find out for sure is to try it on...
Perhaps you might like to try a bra sized basque instead? It will give the same waist-slimming effect but with more support (and still very glam, of course). Panache and Pour Moi are good; Fantasie's Bridgette and Rigby & Peller's Opulence basques are lovely; and look out for a knockout basque by Masquerade arriving later in the summer.

[Catherine]

Can you give me details of padding that was used in the bra of Goks' lady in week 3 episode - May 15th?

[melissa]

i need a pretty all in one or basque type thing to go under my wedding dress, it can be strapless or clear straps (which will probably be better) i am a d cup
thanks

[susannah]

Hi Catherine

I'm afraid I can't help you with the padding used in episode 3 - it's not something we sell right now.

[susannah]

Hi Melissa

Rigby & Peller's beautiful Opulence basque is very popular, or Pour Moi's Versaille (as featured in episode 3 of the show) is a great buy at £45. I'd also have a look at Simone Perele's Fidji basque, Charnos Satin Jacquard, Lepel Pearl or, for a smooth look under your dress, Fantasie's Ivory Rose - a real classic. All of these are available in a D cup.

[Kerry]

Hey
Im 19 and I have 36D breasts, but im really struggling to find a bra that looks good on me. Nothing seems to give me cleavage, I just seem to get flattened out and tucked away. Can you recommend any bras to give me an amazing lift?

Thanks! X

[susannah]

Hi Kerry
The best place to start is by making sure that you are wearing the correct size bra - have a look at our eight fitting clues (you'll find them in the Shop By Size section of the website) to check. If you are wearing the right size, a plunge bra should emphasize your cleavage, while a balconette bra will give you a more subtle uplift effect.

[Zoe]

Hi, in last night's episode, while they were testing the stretch mark cream, a larger lady was seen wearing a set of very sexy black underwear with a red ribbon running across the top of the bust. The bra, despite being for a larger size, seemed very delicate and feminine - where can I buy it?

[Helen K]

I'm 18 with a problem. I'm a 34D - but only in one breast, the other is a 34A or maybe B. I need an attractive low cut bra that's got space to put padding in one side but that will give me some cleavage. Please help!

[susannah]

Hi Zoe

We didn't supply the lingerie for that section of the show, but you could try the Lepel Una in black/pink or the Freya Arabella in black for a similar look.

[carry]

I am struggling with buying a sexy suspender set, I am between 14/16 and the 16 is too big and falls down, this is not a good look, any suggestions

[susannah]

Hi Carry
Sounds like the size 14 could be worth a try. Alternatively, you could try a basque or knicker with detachable suspender straps.

[susannah]

Hi Helen K
Finding the right bra might well involve some trial and error - it's important to fit the larger breast first, then to pad out the smaller one with a good quality gel fillet. In general, while a t-shirt bra might disguise the problem if you can get a good level of padding, a cut and sewn bra made from a stretchy fabric such as stretch lace is more flexible than a moulded bra. A half cup bra can also be a good solution (since the difference in size is at the top of the breast). Triumph's Amourette 300 underwired half cup bra, or Charnos's Cherub non padded bra might be a good starting point. Let me know how you get on!

[Amy]

I'm a 34FF, and have a lot of Freya bras, but though when you look at the pictures of the various bras, they seem to give a pushed-up effect - however, my breasts seem to just sag down and don't really have any shape to them. Balconette bras don't seem to give me any lift at all, I always have a big gap in the middle; plunge bras I just fall out of.
Can anyone give me some ideas for supportive bras that might give me some shape and lift, without being completely padded?

[Carole Davis]

Hi
I have a belly and love handles and a lumpy bit at my midriff, so need something that holds all these inside without looking like a parcel. Luckily I dont have big thighs, but need something. I have to sit most times so dont want bones sticking in me!
Carole

[susannah]

Hi Carole
There's no need to wear anything with boning these days - stretchy controlwear by brands like Spanx, The Body Wrap and Rago pulls you in without boning. I'd recommend a high waist control brief, or tights with tummy control.

[susannah]

Hi Amy

I'm just wondering if you are wearing the correct size bra? I spoke to our head of sizing Kate Horrell - if you have a big gap in the middle of a balconette bra, this could be because the wire is standing away and the cup is too small; again, if you are falling out of a plunge bra, this could also be a sign that the cup is too small. For more tips, have a look at our bra fitting guide (you'll find it in the Shop by Size section of the site). But if you work through our fitting clues and find that you are wearing the right size, do let me know and we'll try and find some suitable styles for you.

[Sarah C]

Hi - can anyone help me with some advice? I've just bought a gorgeous evening dress which is halter neck but with ribbons that tie up behind the neck. It fits beautirfully but without a bra squashes my boobs flat - as a 38D I would like to make the most of them - does anyone have any ideas regarding the best underwear? It will have to be strapless.

Thanks

[Lisa]

Hi,
I am going on holidays soon, and would like to find a swimsuit that will look great. I am an 36 E, size 14 and have large thighs. Any Ideas?