Plus Size Satin & Silk Teddies

Plus Size Satin & Silk Teddies buying guide

This page lists every plus-size satin and silk-look teddy we stock, from lace-cupped charmeuse to stretch satin bodysuits. The products above are the whole range. The sections below explain the difference between the fabrics and how to choose a satin piece that drapes rather than strains, written from the questions customers ask us most.

Sizing and fit

Plus sizes are labelled three ways in this range: Queen or 1X/2X, XL/2XL, and 3X/4X. They are not interchangeable between makers, so measure your bust at the fullest point, your natural waist and your hips at the widest point, and match all three against the chart on the product rather than the letter on the label.

A teddy runs from shoulder to crotch, so torso length matters as much as width. If you are long in the body, or between sizes, go up: a teddy that is too short pulls at the shoulders and cuts in at the crotch however well it fits at the bust. Woven satin has little give, so if you are between sizes go up; the fabric will drape and look better than a piece that is tight.

Materials and what they demand

Most lingerie satin is polyester charmeuse, which has the look of silk and is easier to care for. Stretch satin adds spandex so it moves with you. Real silk is rarer, softer and more delicate.

Satin shows creases and every line underneath it. Lace cups and trims give shape and texture; plain satin relies on fit.

Care that preserves it

Hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent, press the water out in a towel rather than wringing, and dry flat or over a rail away from direct heat. Fasten every hook before washing so it cannot snag, and never tumble dry: heat is what kills elastic.

Iron satin on the lowest setting, inside out, or hang it in a steamy bathroom to drop the creases.

Frequently asked questions about plus size satin and silk teddies

Is it real silk? Most pieces are satin, which looks like silk. Where a teddy is real silk, the description says so.

Will satin cling? It drapes. Stretch satin follows the body more closely than woven satin.

Does satin stretch? Woven satin barely stretches; stretch satin does. Size accordingly.

Is satin warm? It feels cool at first and warms to the body. It is a good choice in any season.

Common mistakes when buying plus size satin and silk teddies

Sizing down in satin. A woven fabric that is too small pulls at every seam.

Tumble drying. Heat dulls the sheen and shrinks the elastic.

Related categories

If this is not quite what you are after, try Plus Size Lace Teddies, Plus Size Mesh & Sheer Teddies, Plus Size Babydolls & Chemises, Plus Size Teddies & Bodysuits.

Buying plus size satin and silk teddies from Power Play Studio

Everything in Plus Size Satin & Silk Teddies is sourced through authorized US distributors, so what arrives is genuine and any manufacturer warranty applies in full. We do not carry grey-market stock and we do not list products we cannot actually supply.

The plus-size teddy range is carried by makers who cut for curves rather than grading a small pattern up, including Fantasy Lingerie, Magic Silk, Coquette, Oh La La Cheri and Dreamgirl, and the line-up moves as new pieces come in. Orders ship from US warehouses in plain unbranded packaging with no indication of the contents or the sender.