How Savage X Fenty Lingerie Looks On Different Body Types, Including Plus and Petite

"Wearing lingerie should feel good no matter who you are or what you look like."


Savage X Fenty isn't the first lingerie brand to offer an extensive range of sizes. Nor is it the only line to acknowledge that 'nude' encompasses more than just the color beige. But when you take into account the time, energy, and consideration that Rihanna put into making her brand inclusive, Savage X Fenty is truly in a league of its own.

At a time when a major lingerie brand can promote a racist, size-ist standard of beauty and still sell products, Rihanna is intentional about championing diversity. In fact, it's a major part of her brand ethos. The "X" in Savage X Fenty stands for all — and, as Rihanna shared on her Instagram account, "savages come in all shapes and sizes". It's not just lip service: The line ranges from a 32A – 44DD in bras, and XS-3X in undies and sleepwear. "It was important to me to push the boundaries, but also create a line that women can see themselves in,” she said in a press release. “I want to make people look and feel good, and have fun playing around with different styles.”

Rihanna's choice to champion diversity feels personal: This is a woman who couldn't find panties in "her nude" to wear under her see-through gown at the 2014 CFDA Awards, a woman whose weight has long been the subject of intense scrutiny and ridicule. (In response to the constant body-shaming, she told Vogue: "I accept all of [my] bodies. I’m not built like a Victoria’s Secret girl, and I still feel very beautiful and confident in my lingerie.") Though the Savage X Fenty bra sizes are still somewhat limited, capping at size 40 DD, it's not an exaggeration to say that Rihanna's commitment to size and shade inclusion is revolutionizing the intimates market.

Unlike several prominent size-inclusive lingerie brands, Savage doesn't skimp on design quality. Each item feels like a piece Rihanna would actually wear. The marabou-trimmed romper, floor-length neon slip, open-cup bra, and sheer crotch-less panties all incorporate elements of her signature style. Even the collection names — "U Cute," "On the Reg," "Black Widow," and "Damn" — feel like they were plucked from the star's own social media captions. At the launch event, Rihanna revealed that she chose to partner with online retail giant TechStyle on Savage X Fenty because they prioritize the consumer, and the affordable pricing is a testament to that. The collection ranges from $14.50 for a microfiber thong to $99 for a sheer marabou jumpsuit.

To celebrate the launch, we enlisted staffers of various bra sizes, body types, and gender identities to test drive our favorite pieces from the line. Scroll down for pictures and reviews of the Savage X Fenty line, straight from Teen Vogue and them. editors.

Devin-Norelle, Assistant to the Chief Content Officer, Teen Vogue and them.

"A lingerie line that promotes visibility of all genders validates trans identities and trans bodies. It erases the cis-normative expectations of what trans and non binary bodies should look like while also normalizing our differences. People of various genders deserve to feel sexy."

Floral Stretch Lace Bodysuit, $69. savagex.com.

Jessica Andrews, Fashion Features Editor, Teen Vogue

"All the tearful episodes while in the dressing room shopping for bras, all the hours spent flipping through lingerie catalogues and never seeing a model with my body type: enough is enough. The lingerie market is in massive need of an overhaul. There shouldn't be a board room full of white, cishet men determining what's considered beautiful or sexy. Our bodies are all worthy of representation, and that includes stretch marks, cellulite, scars, and the like. Lingerie brands that don't truly practice inclusivity will pay the price when people stop supporting them. By celebrating the beauty of various sizes, shapes, gender identities, and races, Savage X Fenty is on the right side of history."

Savage X Fenty lace corset, $89. savagex.com.

Adriana Acosta, Digital Analytics Manager, Teen Vogue and Allure

"I've always had a difficult time wearing lingerie because it doesn't always properly fit my body type. I feel like the Savage X line was created with my body in mind, and I can't tell you how much that means after feeling excluded all these years."

Flock Dot Bodysuit With Removable Straps, $79. savagex.com.

Tyler Ford, Editor, them.

"Lingerie is for everybody, so lingerie brands should be creating products for every body."

Bandeau Bralette, $44. Satin Skirt, $49. savagex.com.

Callia Hargrove, Social Media Editor, Teen Vogue

"As a person with bigger boobs and a smaller frame, I often run into trouble when it comes to shopping for bras. I love that Rihanna showed what her bras look like on different frames to ensure that 1) the line is actually inclusive and 2) people see themselves represented. I loved seeing myself reflected in the launch campaign, and I hope more brands follow her lead."

Unlined lace bra, $44. savagex.com.

Alyssa Hardy, Fashion News Editor, Teen Vogue

"What you wear under your clothing is deeply personal and wearing lingerie should feel good no matter who you are or what you look like. Excluding people from that experience based off body type or skin color just isn’t OK."

Cami And Shorty Set, $69. savagex.com.

Shammara Lawrence, Plus-Size Fashion Columnist, Teen Vogue

"Lingerie brands have historically overlooked plus size women for far too long. Not only are we limited in the kinds of styles we can buy, we’re also rarely ever used in most lingerie ads. That’s why Savage X Fenty is so groundbreaking. Unlike other brands that only carry up to a size large or extra large, if we’re lucky, Savage X Fenty is reaffirming the idea that all bodies are beautiful and people of all sizes deserve lingerie so they too can look sexy."

Sheer Marabou Short Robe, $79. Flock Dot Babydoll, $69. savagex.com.

Sarah Wu, Beauty Features Editor, Teen Vogue

"When I'm wearing something as fitted as lingerie, I immediately notice if it feels like it was made to fit a mannequin, rather than my actual body. I think that for lingerie brands to be considered truly empowering, they need to make everyone feel represented — it's more than just carrying a wide range of sizes; it's also showing those sizes on a range of bodies in a celebratory light."

Unlined Lace Bra, $44. savagex.com.

Related: I Modeled for Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Ads and the Shoot Was Inclusive AF

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