If we mentioned the word “lingerie” to any person, we can assume that they may think of lacy, frilly, revealing clothing that is worn for mere minutes before it is being thrown all over the bedroom. It’s the stuff that we primarily see women wearing that is supposed to get men who are attracted to women SUPER wound up.
Thinking of lingerie in that sense isn’t wrong. The technical definition for lingerie, according to the Merriam Webster dictionary, is “women’s intimate apparel.” Once you think about this definition, the obvious loophole is that “men can wear this stuff, too.” So the definition there has already changed, since it’s not strictly just for women.
After breaking down that wall, we then have to think about whether or not traditional “lingerie” would be attractive for women who are attracted to men. Would they enjoy seeing their boyfriend in that sort of apparel? Or would they rather have him wear something on the more masculine side? Would it still be considered lingerie even if it’s not feminine?
A lot of these questions were spurred by this one picture from the internet:
We know it’s not a definitive statement, because every woman is going to think differently about what sort of clothing will attract them to a man. However, it got us thinking about whether lingerie can really be condensed into just one standard of clothing. Because lingerie is primarily meant to arouse a partner, why WOULDN’T a suit be considered lingerie for some people? If it turns them on in the bedroom, why not have their partner wear a suit and have them consider it as “lingerie?”
Unless wearing other types of clothing for sexual arousal is mostly considered “fetish”…but then is lingerie just a TYPE of fetish? Or does it just belong to its own category?
As you can see, this has become something puzzling to our brains at XDress. However, we would like to know what you all think of this! What do YOU consider “lingerie” to be? Is it primarily the frilly, feminine clothing that we think of first? Or do you think it’s broadened out to be so much more?
Have a wonderful day and happy XDressing!
Team XDress
27 comments
I wear lingerie, panties, because it excites me and arouses those that see me. Which is my reason to wear intimates…!!
Aloneous
I ve said the same for years
If it mine and i m male AND I m wearing male lingerie h
To me lingerie is lounge wear. Whatever that is for you. For myself it only starts with panties and goes to infinity from there. Sometimes it is eye shadow. I know that sounds ridiculous, bare with me. You wear eye shadow. You wear lingerie. Easy. Now, if I buy my “lingerie”, and I wear said “lingerie” and I am a male. How is it that I am wearing womens clothing?
Another discussion, just saying….
I agree with all the comments……….the feel of lingerie gets me very excited. Pics of men dressed in panties, bras and thigh highs/nylon and pumps are too much…..also get me excited. The pics on this website of men are great, it won’t be long before I do some shopping.
I have had a thing, love, passion for lingerie all my life, I started young because of mom n sis. I love to dress n play in it in private now as wife doesnt accept it anymore, panties at one time was fine n fun. So now my collection of panties, bras, robes nightgowns and swim bikinis are my go to things. Im married n str8 , but love a little fem time to return my sanity n reality to a neutral point. I do often sleep in these things but that leads to less/little sleep, hehe. If you want to wear something soft n sexy, do it.