Risque Leather Lingerie

Why Leather

Almost any piece of lingerie can be made in leather and many online lingerie stores sell leather items. Corsets, bras, bustiers and thongs all come in leather. If you simply appreciate the finer things in life, you may want to buy leather undergarments because you like the material. A good piece of leather lingerie is like a good piece of silk. The fabric is luxurious and sensual. Like silk, leather items tend to be pricier than cotton and satin lingerie and they usually require extra care such as hand washing.

If you are a conservative dresser looking to add just a little zing to your wardrobe, you can wear a leather bra or bustier peeking out from under your clothes. However, if you are even more daring, you can purchase some truly risque leather lingerie.

Risque Leather Lingerie

In addition to the basics like bras and underpants, lingerie companies also offer garter belts, teddies, harnesses and G-strings in leather. Some web sites that sell leather items include:

• Flirty Dreams: This site has a wide variety of sizes including Plus sizes.

• Amy's Lingerie: They offer a "Bound Wear" collection of strappy items with adjustable collars.

• My Leather Lingerie: This store sells an extensive collection of leather. However, this is a UK-based company so items are pricier due to the currency exchange.

• Lingerie Diva: This one features the Diva Diary blog on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

• All Sexy Leather: Here, shoppers will find an extensive collection of items ranging from demure leather bras to wild accessories and outfits.

• Intimates Closet: This site features a small selection of leather but a large selection of lingerie including maternity items. If you need to stock up on both cotton briefs and spicier items, you can combine purchases at this site to save on shipping costs.

If the items at these online stores still don’t feel risque enough, you may want to check out some of the lingerie companies that outfit professional adult dancers. These companies make dance costumes in leather that are decorated in studs, rings and fringe. Often, the outfits have a lot of straps and cutouts but very little material to cover your body. LA Pro Fashions is one company that sells professional dance outfits.

It’s All About the Accessories

Just as accessories like jewelry and scarves can complete an everyday outfit, items like thigh-high boots, chokers and hats can make ordinary lingerie more risque. For some really outrageous looks you can add blindfolds, collars, gloves, studded collars or leashes. Most of the websites listed above carry accessories. For an even wider variety of accessories, check out Leather Obsession.com.

Leather Lingerie Alternatives

Some lingerie companies sell PVC and pleather lingerie. These items are actually vinyl, not leather. PVC lingerie often looks just like real leather but because it is a man-made, not a natural, material, the items won’t breathe as well as leather. Therefore, they may not be as comfortable to wear.

Caring for Leather

Real leather lingerie is expensive, so take care to treat it well. Protect your leather items with a spray-on fabric treatment. Always try to keep your leather dry. If it does get wet, air it out naturally. Do not put it in the clothes dryer. Also remember to store leather items in a cool, dry place. Some of the websites mentioned above sell washable leather garments. These items are easier to care for than real leather; however, the material is not as rich and supple as the non-washable leather.

Whether your definition of “risque” is conservative or wild, there is leather lingerie that will match your style.