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Love is in the air and lingerie is on our minds. For many, the idea of finding something sexy and romantic for the big night creates a lot of unnecessary stress. You don’t have look like a Victoria's Secret model to enjoy gorgeous lingerie for Valentine’s Day! Liria Mersini, editor of About.com’s plus-size guide, shares some styles for all body shapes.

Valentine’s Day lingerie tips
•Be yourself (find a lingerie look that complements your personality)
•Work with your curves (play up your best, camouflage the rest)
•If you can’t take the heat ... (if you don’t feel confident in it, don’t wear it!)
Flirty babydoll
Babydoll nightgowns can be sweet, sexy or anything in between. The best thing about this popular style is that it works for a variety of figures.
Pear-shaped? To play up your bust line and camouflage pear-shaped curves, choose a longer babydoll or a handkerchief hem.
Think old Hollywood glamour with sexy, shiny satin, and a generous bias-cut chemise that is easy on your curves.
Whether you're pear-shaped or apple-shaped, try a mid-length chemise when you want tummy, hip and thigh coverage. It's also a great way to highlight your calves, like a 1940s screen siren! The beauty of a bias cut is that it makes a stiff woven fabric like satin behave like a knit. The chemise from Avenue works wonders on a variety of body types. Available in sizes 14-32 at select Avenue stores.
Although we generally see corsets on women with only a couple of well-placed curves, you can wear them, too! A corset works as lingerie when you’ve got curves — and plenty of ‘em. Not only do corsets mean curve control, but they shave two to three inches off your waistline. Now that’s a win-win fashion solution! Even better — with a lace-up corset, you can tighten where you want to and loosen where you must.