A conversation in the CoJ comments section caught my attention…
In a previous link list, I mentioned how a particular top was easy and sexy, something I would personally wear on a date. However, a reader named Anna disagreed and shared that fashion labeled as ‘sexy’ may not be her style. This sparked a discussion among other readers, with different perspectives on what makes something sexy.
This led me to wonder, what defines sexy for each person? As for me, feeling laid-back and confident comes from riding my bike in a short dress or wearing a lacy blouse to dinner. But for others, it could be dressing up, baring skin, adding color, or highlighting a favorite body part. There are countless ways to be alluring!
I reached out to a few friends for their take…
“Anything from Christopher Esber: this green skirt I’m wearing has built-in panties and you’re supposed to let them show (!!!) but I was not bold enough for that lol. (This one is similar.) Also, every workout skirt immediately makes me want to start batting my eyelashes.” — Hunter Harris
“To me, there’s nothing sexier than a great pair of jeans. For a night out with friends, I wore high-waisted jeans with a black bodysuit and felt really good.” — Kaitlyn Teer
“I’m a Taurus, so I’m all about touch. Soft cashmere or sleek silk can get me in the mood, but something itchy can totally ruin my date night.” — Emilia Petrarca
“I feel sexy and powerful in a suit, like this Scotch & Soda one. I have a collection of them in every color of the rainbow. I’ve also found epic vintage suits.” — Piera Gelardi
“A long dress with an open back because it’s unexpected. At first, the dress looks pretty from the front, but then you turn around or take your jacket off and BAM!” — Jannelle Sanchez
“This swimsuit is simple and perfect. The cups are built in, which spares you that weird crumpled-up removable padding where your lovely bosom was supposed to be. I put it on, and then I never think about it again, and if there’s anything sexier than not needing to pull a swimsuit out of your asscrack, I don’t know what it is!” — Catherine Newman
“I wear a hot pink sports bra from Target under a chambray shirt or a teal jumpsuit from Universal Standard. The bra is sold out, annoyingly, but I just got this bikini, which has a similar vibe.” — Virginia Sole-Smith
“This short dress because I like my legs.” — Gemma Burgess
“I feel most myself in a pair of crisp pajamas. My favorites are from Salter House, and I also stocked up on these from Gap. A good pajama set makes me feel like Amanda Woods in The Holiday.” — Ali LaBelle
What makes you feel sexy? I’m so curious!
P.S. The one thing I keep spotting at parties and everyday clothes I’ve worn 8 million times.
Note: If you buy something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission, at no cost to you. We recommend only products we genuinely like. Thank you so much.
