11 Plus Size Holiday Lingerie Sets For Anyone Who Wants To Stay On The Naughty List

Sure, you could wear regular clothes and hide under the tree and remind your significant other that you are a gift, but wrapping yourself up in sexy holiday plus size lingerie could be what you need to take the moment over edge. These sexy plus size holiday lingerie sets basically guarantee that your partner will unwrap you for Christmas.

As well as being a great gift to give your lover or life partner this season, a new set of lingerie can also make you feel good, too. Being adored while wearing expensive satin is one of life's greatest pleasures â€" plus, these sets are cute enough to be worn more than once a year. You can start a sexy new tradition involving your plus size holiday lingerie, which will be almost as exciting to look forward to as the first big reveal of your sexy Santa look. 

Even if you haven't got a partner to show off for, there's plenty of empowerment to be found in wearing lingerie just for yourself as a plus sized person. You don't need anyone else to get one of these sets and feel great in them, just do it for you. Check out some of the cutest sets available this season.

1. Bralette Babydoll 

Bralette Babydoll (Available to 5x), $32.83, torrid.com

A babydoll that you can wear all year. If you're feeling dangerous enough, you could even rock this to the club. 

2. Red Mesh Santa Babydoll With White Fur Trim

Red Mesh Santa Babydoll With White Fur Trim (Available to size 34), $30, yoursclothing.co.uk

The best lingerie leaves nothing to the imagination, which is why this is made almost entirely of polka dot mesh. 

3. Red Satin Chemise And Robe Set

Red Satin Chemise And Robe Set (Available to 6x), $27.95, hipsandcurves.com

If you love to slip into something a little more comfortable, consider how silky and soft this satin will feel against your skin. 

4. Red Velvet Hooded Babydoll 

Red Velvet Hooded Babydoll (One Size), $60.52, sparklingstrawberry.com

It's entirely up to you if you want to pair this with red panties or absolutely nothing else. 

5. Halter Tie Cup Heart Print Babydoll

Halter Tie Cup Heart Print Babydoll (Available to 6x), $29.95, hipsandcurves.com

If you're not into red as much as the season wants you to be, this hint of the color is more than enough. 

6. Pink And Red Overlaid Lace Balcony Bra & Panties

Pink And Red Overlay Lace Bra (Available to 46G), $33, yoursclothing.co.uk / Pink And Red Overlay Lace Panties (Available to size 34), $12, yoursclothing.co.uk

Sometimes the sexiest lingerie is a well-fitting bra and panties set. 

7. Red Lace Up Velvet Romper

Red Lace Up Velvet Romper (One Size), $59.25, sparklingstrawberry.com

Who knew a cuddly romper could be made to look so sexy? 

8. Unwrap Me Open Cup Babydoll

Unwrap Me Open Cup Babydoll (Available to 3x), $35.95, yandy.com

Don't forget â€" you're the best present that anyone could ever receive. 

9. Red Plunging Body With Lace Cups And Cut Out Back

Red Plunging Body With Lace Cups And Cut Out Back (Available to size 34), $27, yoursclothing.co.uk

You could totally tuck this into jeans for an underwear as outerwear Madonna look. 

10. Stretch Lace Teddy With Heart Back

Stretch Lace Teddy With Heart Back (Available to 6x), $24.95, hipsandcurves.com

Also available in black and white, just in case you have more than one person to impress. 

11. Santa's Cutie Red Chemise

Santa's Cute Red Chemise (One Size), $48.07, sparklingstrawberry.com

The ultimate Mrs Claus look, hands down. 

Time is ticking to get your presents and your outfits ready for the holidays, so why not combine them both and pick up some amazing lingerie off this list? The holidays might not be inherently sexy, but with these sets, they totally will be.

Images: Courtesy Brands

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11 Plus Size Holiday Lingerie Sets For Anyone Who Wants To Stay On The Naughty List

Sure, you could wear regular clothes and hide under the tree and remind your significant other that you are a gift, but wrapping yourself up in sexy holiday plus size lingerie could be what you need to take the moment over edge. These sexy plus size holiday lingerie sets basically guarantee that your partner will unwrap you for Christmas.

As well as being a great gift to give your lover or life partner this season, a new set of lingerie can also make you feel good, too. Being adored while wearing expensive satin is one of life's greatest pleasures â€" plus, these sets are cute enough to be worn more than once a year. You can start a sexy new tradition involving your plus size holiday lingerie, which will be almost as exciting to look forward to as the first big reveal of your sexy Santa look. 

Even if you haven't got a partner to show off for, there's plenty of empowerment to be found in wearing lingerie just for yourself as a plus sized person. You don't need anyone else to get one of these sets and feel great in them, just do it for you. Check out some of the cutest sets available this season.

Bralette Babydoll, $33, T>orrid

A babydoll that you can wear all year. If you're feeling dangerous enough, you could even rock this to the club. 

Red Mesh Santa Babydoll With White Fur Trim, $30, Y>oursclothing

The best lingerie leaves nothing to the imagination, which is why this is made almost entirely of polka dot mesh. 

Red Satin Chemise And Robe Set, $28, H>ipsandcurves

If you love to slip into something a little more comfortable, consider how silky and soft this satin will feel against your skin. 

Red Velvet Hooded Babydoll, $61, S>parklingstrawberry

It's entirely up to you if you want to pair this with red panties or absolutely nothing else. 

Halter Tie Cup Heart Print Babydoll, $30, H>ipsandcurves

If you're not into red as much as the season wants you to be, this hint of the color is more than enough. 

Pink And Red Overlay Lace Bra, $33, Yoursclothing

Pink And Red Overlay Lace Panties, $12, Y>oursclothing

Sometimes the sexiest lingerie is a well-fitting bra and panties set. 

Red Lace Up Velvet Romper, $59, S>parklingstrawberry

Who knew a cuddly romper could be made to look so sexy? 

8. Unwrap Me Open Cup Babydoll

Unwrap Me Open Cup Babydoll, $36, Y>andy

Don't forget â€" you're the best present that anyone could ever receive. 

Red Plunging Body With Lace Cups And Cut Out Back, $27, Y>oursclothing

You could totally tuck this into jeans for an underwear as outerwear Madonna look. 

Stretch Lace Teddy With Heart Back, $25, Hipsandcurves

Also available in black and white, just in case you have more than one person to impress. 

Santa's Cute Red Chemise, $48, S>parklingstrawberry

The ultimate Mrs Claus look, hands down. 

Time is ticking to get your presents and your outfits ready for the holidays, so why not combine them both and pick up some amazing lingerie off this list? The holidays might not be inherently sexy, but with these sets, they totally will be.

Images: Courtesy Brands

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Halle Berry Launches Sexy New Lingerie Line At 50, Features On Bruno Mars’s New Album ’24K Magic’

Halle Berry may be 50-years-old, but she can still show off her body for a steamy lingerie photo shoot, according to TooFab. The Monster’s Ball actress, who turned 50 this past summer, is really enjoying her age.

Halle Berry took to Instagram to share steamy photos of herself wearing sexy lingerie. With the photo shoot, the actress announced she’s launching a brand new lingerie line. On the photo, the 50-year-old actress is seen wearing a wet, see-through T-shirt with black lacy panties.

While the photo was taken from behind, Halle Berry still doesn’t look her age.

In the caption to the sexy snap, the actress says, “the big FIVE OH has taught me to be FEARLESS.”

Announcing her new lingerie line at 50-years-old, Halle Berry wrote that she knows one thing for sure: It’s “never” too early or too late to do “what EVER makes you happy.” The actress also added that the steamy pic was a little behind-the-scenes image from her recent shoot.

With a link to the private Instagram account @scandalehalleberry, Halle Berry seems to have revealed the name of her future lingerie line. It’s yet unclear when the Catwoman actress is going to launch the line. On her website, Berry described the lingerie line as “lingerie for real women.”

“We have real curves, real colors, and real needs. We deserve lingerie that lives up to us.”

Halle Berry also praised her lingerie line for being “beautiful” lingerie that’s also practical, functional, and comfortable. If all of the lingerie on her new lingerie line is as sexy as that one from her photoshoot, then the Scandale Halle Berry line could easily become a hit.

Halle Berry also claims that her lingerie is “so comfortable” that women can never take it off. Because, as the actress claims, this is the kind of lingerie women “can stay in, play in, live all-day-every-day in.”

In addition to launching a new lingerie line, Halle Berry is also lending her voice to Bruno Mars’s newly released album 24K Magic, according to People magazine. The actress is no stranger to being part of the music industry.

I’m crying @BrunoMars literally put @halleberry ‘s voicemail message in his song???????????? pic.twitter.com/41yHeVWNjI

â€" cawt (@czimmm) November 23, 2016

Halle Berry has been name-checked on several songs, including Kendrick Lamar’s “Money Trees,” but now the Catwoman actress also wants her own voice to be part of the music industry.

In Mars’s newly released album, Halle Berry makes a special appearance on the seventh track called “Calling All My Lovelies.” As the song’s title suggests it, Mars is trying to reach Berry by phone.

But Halle Berry appears to be unable to answer the phone, so the actress recorded a voicemail and sent a kiss through the air at the end.

“Hi, you’ve reached Halle Berry. Sorry, I can’t get to the phone right now, but if you leave your name and number, I’ll get right back to you.”

Bruno Mars Still Can’t Get Halle Berry To Call Him Back https://t.co/aDorB6sD3Z pic.twitter.com/iSMXQ2uHCH

â€" MAGSIX6 PROMOTEAM (@2ReaaLMusic) November 19, 2016

So Halle Berry’s fans shouldn’t be surprised when they hear the mention of her name as well as recognize her own voice in the new song. Because it was actually Berry herself who recorded that voicemail!

Even though Halle Berry played her iconic role as Catwoman over a decade ago, she’s still one of the most attractive women of DC Comics films, according to the Daily Mail. One more proof of that is Gal Gadot, who was cast as Wonder Woman, saying that she would pick Berry as her potential future love interest.

When “Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot learned her Amazon character was bi-sexual she said, “I could do it with [Halle Berry].” [Pre-sales BOOM] pic.twitter.com/QOMNuWIs8R

â€" Joe Cab (@garyorjoe) November 11, 2016

When Gadot was asked on Good Night with Guy Pines about her character possibly being bisexual, the actress said she already had an actress in mind to play her potential love interest. And that actress is Halle Berry!

“I saw her the other day, Halle Berry. She’s so beautiful. Wow! She’s gorgeous! So… yeah, I could do it with her.”

[Featured Image by John Sciulli/Getty Images]

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Halle Berry Launches Sexy New Lingerie Line At 50, Features On Bruno Mars’s New Album ’24K Magic’

Halle Berry may be 50-years-old, but she can still show off her body for a steamy lingerie photo shoot, according to TooFab. The Monster’s Ball actress, who turned 50 this past summer, is really enjoying her age.

Halle Berry took to Instagram to share steamy photos of herself wearing sexy lingerie. With the photo shoot, the actress announced she’s launching a brand new lingerie line. On the photo, the 50-year-old actress is seen wearing a wet, see-through T-shirt with black lacy panties.

While the photo was taken from behind, Halle Berry still doesn’t look her age.

In the caption to the sexy snap, the actress says, “the big FIVE OH has taught me to be FEARLESS.”

Announcing her new lingerie line at 50-years-old, Halle Berry wrote that she knows one thing for sure: It’s “never” too early or too late to do “what EVER makes you happy.” The actress also added that the steamy pic was a little behind-the-scenes image from her recent shoot.

With a link to the private Instagram account @scandalehalleberry, Halle Berry seems to have revealed the name of her future lingerie line. It’s yet unclear when the Catwoman actress is going to launch the line. On her website, Berry described the lingerie line as “lingerie for real women.”

“We have real curves, real colors, and real needs. We deserve lingerie that lives up to us.”

Halle Berry also praised her lingerie line for being “beautiful” lingerie that’s also practical, functional, and comfortable. If all of the lingerie on her new lingerie line is as sexy as that one from her photoshoot, then the Scandale Halle Berry line could easily become a hit.

Halle Berry also claims that her lingerie is “so comfortable” that women can never take it off. Because, as the actress claims, this is the kind of lingerie women “can stay in, play in, live all-day-every-day in.”

In addition to launching a new lingerie line, Halle Berry is also lending her voice to Bruno Mars’s newly released album 24K Magic, according to People magazine. The actress is no stranger to being part of the music industry.

I’m crying @BrunoMars literally put @halleberry ‘s voicemail message in his song???????????? pic.twitter.com/41yHeVWNjI

â€" cawt (@czimmm) November 23, 2016

Halle Berry has been name-checked on several songs, including Kendrick Lamar’s “Money Trees,” but now the Catwoman actress also wants her own voice to be part of the music industry.

In Mars’s newly released album, Halle Berry makes a special appearance on the seventh track called “Calling All My Lovelies.” As the song’s title suggests it, Mars is trying to reach Berry by phone.

But Halle Berry appears to be unable to answer the phone, so the actress recorded a voicemail and sent a kiss through the air at the end.

“Hi, you’ve reached Halle Berry. Sorry, I can’t get to the phone right now, but if you leave your name and number, I’ll get right back to you.”

Bruno Mars Still Can’t Get Halle Berry To Call Him Back https://t.co/aDorB6sD3Z pic.twitter.com/iSMXQ2uHCH

â€" MAGSIX6 PROMOTEAM (@2ReaaLMusic) November 19, 2016

So Halle Berry’s fans shouldn’t be surprised when they hear the mention of her name as well as recognize her own voice in the new song. Because it was actually Berry herself who recorded that voicemail!

Even though Halle Berry played her iconic role as Catwoman over a decade ago, she’s still one of the most attractive women of DC Comics films, according to the Daily Mail. One more proof of that is Gal Gadot, who was cast as Wonder Woman, saying that she would pick Berry as her potential future love interest.

When “Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot learned her Amazon character was bi-sexual she said, “I could do it with [Halle Berry].” [Pre-sales BOOM] pic.twitter.com/QOMNuWIs8R

â€" Joe Cab (@garyorjoe) November 11, 2016

When Gadot was asked on Good Night with Guy Pines about her character possibly being bisexual, the actress said she already had an actress in mind to play her potential love interest. And that actress is Halle Berry!

“I saw her the other day, Halle Berry. She’s so beautiful. Wow! She’s gorgeous! So… yeah, I could do it with her.”

[Featured Image by John Sciulli/Getty Images]

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Staff At A Melbourne Lingerie Store Are Protesting Against Sexist Work Conditions

The company's handbook directs female employees to "pout" at male customers.

A group of young workers have staged a protest today targeting the Australian lingerie chain Honey Birdette, which has been accused by current and former staff of encouraging sexual harassment.

The protest was held outside Honey Birdette’s Melbourne Central store and follows a petition started by a former employee that claimed staff were “sexually harassed and intimidated by customers â€" and when these women spoke up, management told them to suck it up.” The petition, which also accuses the company of enforcing a sexist dress code, has been signed by 5,000 people.

Staff have also expressed concern at the the company’s staff handbook which directs women to “pout” at male customers.

Photo credit: Young Workers Centre

Today’s protest included testimonials from Honey Birdette staff, documenting their negative experiences in the workplace. “We were told we were there as ‘sex kittens’,” one testimonial read. “They make you go up to women and couples and sell them sex toys and say vulgar things to them even if [the customers] say no,” read another.

One former staff member said that the company forced staff to wear high heels and stockings, which they had to purchase from the store.

Photo credit: Young Workers Centre

Material distributed at the protest said that workers at Honey Birdette were “bullied and intimidated by management for not having perfectly applied lipstick or wanting to wear flat shoes instead of high heels â€" even for safety reasons.” They also “face sexual harassment and intimidation from customers, and are pressured by management to work countless hours of unpaid overtime to make sales.”

Employees also raised concerns around the company’s official staff handbook called “The Little Black Book”. The handbook, seen by Junkee, describes how staff are expected to dress and interact with customers.

The handbook describes retail staff as “showgirls”. Dress guidelines include requirements that staff wear red lipstick and high heels to “complete the showgirl experience”. Nails must either be red, black or nude and staff are reminded that “ladies talk with our hands”.

An excerpt from the company’s “Little Black Book”

According to the handbook, being a “Honey” (staff member) is more than a job, it’s a “lifestyle”. Staff are also encouraged to use phrases like “Kinky cats”, “Sadistic sweethearts”, “Spank me if I’m wrong” and “Come hither”.

A specific section on male customers directs staff to greet them with a “killer pout”.

The issue of sexual harassment in retail workplaces isn’t unique to one specific company. An investigate feature published by Fairfax last week highlighted how common it is across the industry.

The article pointed out that there have been no public campaigns targeting this kind of behaviour despite the fact the law was changed five years ago to explicitly prohibit customers sexually harassing employees.

Today’s protest was supported by the Young Workers Centre. Keelia Fitzpatrick, the centre’s coordinator, said “Honey Birdette claims to be about ’empowering women’ â€" but the only people Honey Birdette are empowering are customers who want to sexually harass women.

“We’ve had many women contact us to speak out about these awful workplace practices, but what’s really alarming is how many of these women are speaking to us anonymously. There’s a real culture of fear among the workers at Honey Birdette. It’s time for Honey Birdette to practice what they preach and empower staff to stand up for safety.”

Junkee has contacted Honey Birdette for comment.

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