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The different types of sexy outfits: the full guide

Lingerie sets, babydolls, basques, costumes… the outfits range covers pieces that are very different in cut, use and level of sophistication. This guide walks through each family with a concrete example, so you can tell which one matches what you’re after.

Published on 10 September 2026  ·  9 min read  ·  By the editorial team

The different types of sexy outfits

The sexy lingerie set

The set is the safe bet of the outfits range: two, three or four coordinated pieces (bra or harness, panties, sometimes garters or a cape) designed to dress the whole silhouette. It’s the most versatile format on the site, available in every material — lace, mesh, faux leather — and every body shape.

Check: sizing, often given as S/M and L/XL rather than standard sizes and how many pieces are actually included.

Obsessive Luise Sublim 2-Piece Set

The sexy babydoll

Looser and more flowing than a set, the babydoll is all about movement and comfort: flared cut, light fabric, usually paired with matching panties. It’s an easy piece to slip into, comfortable enough to wear longer and works equally well for a romantic evening or something bolder depending on how sheer it is.

Check: the length (short or midi) and how sheer the fabric is.

Sasha Ruffled 2-Piece Set

Sexy panties and thongs

Often bought to complete another piece, sexy panties and thongs come in lace, mesh, or open-crotch styles for direct access. It’s the most accessible entry point of the range, low-priced and easy to pair with anything else.

Check: the cut (thong, tanga, brief) and the fabric — fine lace shows wear faster than mesh or faux leather.

Capucine Open Lace Panties

The sexy garter belt

The garter belt can be worn alone over panties, or complete a full set: it shapes the silhouette and holds up stockings or garter-style tights. It pairs naturally with sexy tights or a basque.

Check: how adjustable the garters and waistband are — often the deciding factor for fit.

OhYeah Rosy Garter Belt

The sexy dress

More dressed-up, sexy dresses go for a fitted cut, a strategic opening (back, neckline, slit) and materials like faux leather, lace or vinyl. They suit both a night out and a bolder role-play scenario.

Check: how stretchy the fabric is, key for comfort in very fitted cuts.

Obsessive Punker Dress

The sexy costume

A costume turns an outfit into a scenario: nurse, schoolgirl, police officer, she-devil or Catwoman, each theme comes in a sexy version with its own accessories (cap, toy handcuffs, ears). The site also has a dedicated selection for the year-end holidays.

Check: which accessories are actually included in the set — this varies a lot between styles.

Sunspice Sexy Schoolgirl Set

The sexy tights

Sexy tights range from classic fishnet to printed garter-belt-effect styles that give the illusion of wearing a garter belt without actually needing one. A solid match for almost every other piece in the range.

Check: the denier (the lower it is, the sheerer the tights) and how durable the fabric is.

OhYeah Aria Fishnet Garter-Effect Tights

The sexy basque

More structured than a classic set, the basque shapes the waist with boning or lacing and often extends into built-in garters. It’s the most crafted piece of the range, designed to sculpt the silhouette.

Check: the closure system (laces, hooks) and whether garters are built in or not.

Obsessive Emperita Basque

In short

For an easy, versatile first buy, a lingerie set or a babydoll remain the safest bets. For a themed night, head straight for the costumes. And to sculpt the silhouette, the basque and the garter belt make all the difference. Browse the full range on the Outfits page.