Bringing Sexy Back
- By Tracy Ames
- Published January 13, 2012
Tracy Ames
Mrs. Ames is an international bestselling author of interracial erotic fiction and a former columnist for several newsletters and magazines.
A native of the San Francisco Bay Area, Tracy currently split time between CT & New York City with her husband, children and a host of pets.
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I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes me feel sexy.
When I was in high school, it was all about tight acid-wash jeans, cross-color t-shirts, and large bamboo earrings. My undergarments consisted almost entirely of whatever my mom picked up. I couldn’t be bothered.
College, on the other hand, was an experiment in polar opposites: two dollar hooker vs hobo chic. On one end of the spectrum were nauseatingly loud tube tops and leggings from 5-7-9—scarcely a natural fiber in sight.
On the other end were oversized hoodies (where I publicly declared fidelity to everything from NWA to Bart Simpson), flannel shirts, baggy jeans, and Timberlands*. Think TLC gone badass.
Around this time was my epoch of self-discovery and lingerie. My first foray into the world of lace and frills was an epic disaster where I found myself twirling around JC Penny’s dressing room like a dog chasing its tail while disparately clawing at the clasp on the Wonder Bra restricting my circulation.
Sweet manna from heaven! Some guy wrenched me from Lucifer’s grasp just as I was losing consciousness. For my own chagrins in the retelling of this fable I’ll cast him as a saintly store clerk though in reality he was probably just some perv passing by. Who cares! I lived to see another day.
Soon after marriage, I discovered dressing up in the boudoir was fun! I purchased everything I saw. My closet looked like a props department. Fortunately I came to my senses, and keep it simple both in and out of the bedroom.
Now, in the bedroom, a pair of retro varsity shorts, a tank top or a tee stolen from the hubby, and knee/thigh high tube socks does quite nicely.
Uber sexy—no fuss.
*Hey! Take a gander at the dank fashions lurking in your past before questioning my taste…or lack thereof. :)
When I was in high school, it was all about tight acid-wash jeans, cross-color t-shirts, and large bamboo earrings. My undergarments consisted almost entirely of whatever my mom picked up. I couldn’t be bothered.
College, on the other hand, was an experiment in polar opposites: two dollar hooker vs hobo chic. On one end of the spectrum were nauseatingly loud tube tops and leggings from 5-7-9—scarcely a natural fiber in sight.
On the other end were oversized hoodies (where I publicly declared fidelity to everything from NWA to Bart Simpson), flannel shirts, baggy jeans, and Timberlands*. Think TLC gone badass.
Around this time was my epoch of self-discovery and lingerie. My first foray into the world of lace and frills was an epic disaster where I found myself twirling around JC Penny’s dressing room like a dog chasing its tail while disparately clawing at the clasp on the Wonder Bra restricting my circulation.
Sweet manna from heaven! Some guy wrenched me from Lucifer’s grasp just as I was losing consciousness. For my own chagrins in the retelling of this fable I’ll cast him as a saintly store clerk though in reality he was probably just some perv passing by. Who cares! I lived to see another day.
Soon after marriage, I discovered dressing up in the boudoir was fun! I purchased everything I saw. My closet looked like a props department. Fortunately I came to my senses, and keep it simple both in and out of the bedroom.
Now, in the bedroom, a pair of retro varsity shorts, a tank top or a tee stolen from the hubby, and knee/thigh high tube socks does quite nicely.
Uber sexy—no fuss.
*Hey! Take a gander at the dank fashions lurking in your past before questioning my taste…or lack thereof. :)
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13 Responses to "Bringing Sexy Back"
said this on 13 Jan 2012 7:47:43 AM CDT
I love my thigh highs! Meow ...
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said this on 13 Jan 2012 7:52:11 AM CDT
LOL... I understand the desire to look and feel sexy. But i question the reality of living life like a Victoria Secret's Model ...
I once had a Female Flatmate, who looked a lot like Jodie Foster. She would spend 45 minutes in the bathroom getting into a lace corset, panties, stocking and garters, for those special nights her Boyfriend would come over and spend the night. (No, it was never for me-- we were just Flatmates, and I was a Gentleman) As she emerged one night, ready to do battle, as it were, I asked her where the sanity was to spend 45 minutes in the bathroom putting on something, her lover was going to rip off her body in 30 second flat??? .... She never did find an answer to my question. For me, the sexiest thing a Lady ever wore for me to arouse me, was just an old blue button-down shirt of mine and a pair of panties. She was cute, sexy as all hell , and I had fun opening each of those buttons revealing her secrets and getting my shirt back .... Victoria Secret is a nice prelude, but I will simply point out that it is soon forgotten on the floor. The true beauty of a woman is herself, and the gifts that God and Nature gave to her <3 |
said this on 13 Jan 2012 8:16:09 AM CDT
lol I agree with you Geoffrey 110% lol
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said this on 13 Jan 2012 8:19:05 AM CDT
I love you to pieces! You're such a sneaky gentleman. ;-)
Dressing up now and then keeps things fresh. But every night can be a bit much. And I agree, a button-down shirt is sexy as hell. Too bad your flatmate didn't catch on. lol! |
said this on 17 Jan 2012 5:58:37 PM CDT
@ Geoffrey you are so right on! Love it! Love it! Love it!
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said this on 13 Jan 2012 8:13:44 AM CDT
I have always hated leggings!!! Too hot in the Caribbean to wear them anyway :)
Sexy?!?!?! for me it's all about comfort. I'm happy in my boy shorts and tank-tops. (the boobs are indifferent if I have a bra on or not) :) |
said this on 13 Jan 2012 8:23:58 AM CDT
Leggings in the Caribbean is a no-no. You'll burst into flames! I love boy shorts - they enhance the curve of my bottom.
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said this on 13 Jan 2012 11:54:36 AM CDT
since v.s. has nothing that fits my curves, i've adapted the simple rule long ago. it's also much cheaper, lol...
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said this on 14 Jan 2012 6:52:43 PM CDT
Geoff speaks the TRUTH! Wish more men felt that way...and more women felt comfortable in their own skin. Kisses!
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said this on 14 Jan 2012 3:25:42 AM CDT
"Victoria Secret is a nice prelude, but I will simply point out that it is soon forgotten on the floor. The true beauty of a woman is herself, and the gifts that God and Nature gave to her"
Preach, Geoffrey! ...And let the Church say "Amen"! :) |
said this on 14 Jan 2012 8:38:22 PM CDT
I'm going to back up Geoffrey on this one. It's the woman that's sexy, the clothes are just for communicating a mood. And, when a lack of clothes does the job just as well (or a strategic abesnce of clothing) I think the value of the lingere should be not in that it's all expensive and difficult, but that it's cheap and easy to rip apart thus making participants feel all strong and virile.
By the way, that song always confused me... when was sexy out? When was the fad to not be sexy? I was a teen in the 90s when the world was in love with the grunge look... and sexy was in even then. It was about making grunge sexy. |
said this on 13 Jan 2012 3:02:12 PM CDT
I love the varsity shorts/boy short with a tank top and knee high socks. That's normal house attire for me soooooo comfortable.
I also love my sweats. There is something to be said when one can still feel sexy in sweats, a white tee and some sneakers |