23 Plus Size Boudoir Poses That Celebrate Confidence and Natural Beauty

Hey you, yes I’m talking to you, big beautiful woman!

Are you the kind of curvy woman who craves to feel empowered, sexy, and beautiful?

Are you filled with sensuality but struggling to feel confident in your body?

This article is focused on plus-size boudoir poses and tips! Here, you’ll find pose ideas, outfit advice, and photo guidance to capture your sexiest photoshoot yet!

So if you want to make your plus-size boudoir sexy dreams come true, you’re in the right place!

This is a great article also for boudoir photographers who are willing to explore plus-size models and BBW photos in all their sensuality and beauty.

So, what are you waiting for? Get all glammed and sexed up. Let’s get started.

Plus Size Boudoir Poses

How do I even pose to feel my sexiest self? - You might be wondering.

Plus size ladies can feel a bit intimidated to pose sensually and get sexily captured. But it’s all about the pose! Knowing how to pose, or how to have your model pose, is an absolute game changer.

The good news is we’re here to take away any doubts! Here are 12 pose tips for plus-size boudoir. Check them all out and see what inspires you the most.

1. Laying on the belly pose

Let’s start simple. Sometimes plus-size ladies have a hard time feeling sure of oneself. If you don’t feel too confident (yet) and want to begin with an easy but sexy pose, here’s what’s for you! Lay on your belly in a sexy-looking outfit. A mini dress with stockings and high heels is ideal! Look straight at the lens for an extra alluring look.

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2. Goddess facing backward

If you don’t want to look straight at the camera, we’ve got you too! Your back may be one of the most sensual parts of your body! So, don’t be afraid to show it. Pose with a bareback facing backward. You can cover half of your body with a silk skirt or sensual cloth. Adorn your neck and hair with pearls for an extra elegant boudoir effect.

3. Sexy lady in tulle

Now, what if you’re not here to play small? If you want to go all the way into sexiness and temptation here’s what’s for you! Choose to pose naked lying down as you cover yourself with red tulle. Yes, red is such a naturally sensual and provoking color. For an extra alluring touch play with accessories like pearl or feathers. Here’s your perfect boudoir pose, BBW!

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4. Dark sensuality pose

If your kind of sensuality is dark sensual, check this out! You can pose in a dark light as you wear a black and purple color palette. Make sure you wear black lipstick and eyeshadow, together with a dark sexy bodysuit or lingerie. You can choose to pose standing or sitting as you close your eyes and grab your neck or thighs accordingly. Add lit candles for an extra dark mystic touch.

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5. Showcase those curves, girl!

Don’t be afraid to showcase those beautiful curves, girl! So if you’re here to go all the way in, then hear this out! For this boudoir pose, choose to wear a sexy revealing lingerie set. Pose from the side or back as you showcase your curves with pride. Feel yourself as you do so and pose in dim warm light to spice up the setting even more. Don’t be shy and touch your body with confidence and pride!

6. The sexy side pose

Of course, the sexy side pose cannot be missed! Mermaid-style pose is perfect for a boudoir photoshoot for plus-size models! For this pose, choose to wear a sexy lingerie outfit that you can adorn with body jewelry or floral accessories.

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7. Hot boss mama

Go all the way confident with a hot boss mama pose! For this one, wear the highest heels and your most eccentric body suit! Make sure it’s as sexy and revealing as it is impressive. Use an extra prop like a wooden ladder, a chair, or a stool. Pose standing as you confidently put your leg on top of your chosen prop. Put your hands on your waist in a confident boss position and look straight at the lens as you feel bossy and sexy.

8. The bare goddess

As mentioned, don’t be afraid of showing off those curves, big beautiful women! And hey, I’m talking about all of them! If you feel comfortable enough, go ahead and pose nude. Don’t leave anything to the imagination and simply feel the beautiful goddess that you are! Pose in a sitting position as you wrap your chest with one hand and grab your neck with the other. Wear jewelry for that extra boudoir touch outcome.

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9. One from the top

Laying down might be the easiest boudoir pose for you to strike. Make sure you lay down in style as you wear a sensual bodysuit or lingerie set. Choose to place your hands on your waste or alternatively stretch them up. Have this picture taken from the top, as you relax your sexy body and look straight at the lens as your most self-assured self.

10. Cheers to the sexy ladies like us

Now, what shouts more plus size sexy pose than sitting on a velvet couch with a glass of wine? So, here’s another good pose idea for you! Sit mermaid-style on a vintage-looking sofa as you wear a sensual mini-dress or lingerie set. Sip on your favorite wine and gently move the glass towards the camera as a “cheers to the sexy ladies like us” statement.

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11. The confident pose

Confidence is key when capturing a boudoir photo session. So for this pose idea don’t be afraid to act as your most poised and assertive self. Wear your best red lingerie set and sit or lie as you look straight at the lens with a serious, provoking expression. Remember that the eyes don’t lie so really own your sensuality and express it all the way through the camera!

12. The sexy graceful

For a “good girl” with a provoking touch result, hear this out. Pose with your knees on the floor as you kneel towards a bed, chair, or table. Make sure you do it as gracefully as possible while maintaining that sexiness with an alluring touch vibe. 

Plus Size boudoir outfit ideas

Got your favorite sexy boudoir pose inspiration? Now it’s time to focus on your BBWs outfit!

The outfit selection is key when capturing perfect plus-size boudoir photos. You need to make sure you feel comfortable, confident, and absolutely sexy in it!

If you are a boudoir photographer, willing to shoot your beautiful plus-size model(s), you also need to be outfit prepared! It is important you advice the perfect outfit choice for plus size ladies, so that your boudoir photoshoot comes out great.

So here are some ideas for plus-size boudoir outfit to check out.

13. Floral boudoir queen

Accessories are key in boudoir photoshoots! So if you aim to capture some sensual, creative shots you might want to check this out. Opt for a sensual lingerie set. Choose to wear some floral, or glitter, accessories on top of it to give that extra sexy queen touch to it!

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14. Personalized themed outfit

A personalized boudoir outfit is a great idea too! Whether you want to dress up like a sexy rabbit or as a festive hot BBW, is up to you! But choose to bring out some personalized accessories to a cute lingerie set that will effortlessly enhance the playful sensuality of your boudoir shot.

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15. Red sensuality

Now, whether you prefer to go for a silk mini-dress, a lace bodysuit, or a cotton lingerie set, the ultimate advice is: go for red! Red is such a sensual color that will enhance any pose in an alluring way. So go ahead and look for your sexiest outfit choice and make sure you pair it with red lipstick, heels, and setting!

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16. The tulle  queen

If your boudoir dreams are made of eccentric tulle clothes, this is for you! Consider posing nude as you wear a tulle on the top. You’ll find several silk, lace, or cotton vests you can consider wearing. However, the tulle one will surely be the most eccentric looking one for your plus-size boudoir dreams!

17. Silk dressing gown

Lingerie sets are not the only sexy outfits you could be wearing! Dressing gowns are another great selection to consider, especially the silk ones, that easily shape your curvy body with sensuality.

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18. The animal print body suit

Now, of course, we cannot forget to mention animal prints! Animal prints are the ultimate sexiness, especially when on body suits! So find a cheetah body suit that will make your feline’s nature arise throughout your plus-size boudoir shoot.

Secrets to Rocking Plus Size Boudoir Photo Shoot

Ok, now we’ve got outfits and poses on point. But hey, what about the secrets to rocking your plus-size boudoir photo shoot?

Maybe you are a plus-size model ready to perfect your posing skills for your next sexy shoot. Or perhaps you are a boudoir photographer wanting to master your BBWs photography skills for your next plus-size boudoir photography.

Well, this paragraph is perfect for both cases! Check these tips out for the ultimate flawless boudoir shooting!

19. Wear an outfit selection that makes you feel your sexiest confident self

How can you expect to look good in your photos if you don’t feel good in your outfit? So, of course, you don’t only have to choose an outfit that looks sexy and cool! You absolutely need to choose an outfit that makes you feel good as you wear it! This is key, especially for plus-size women! Comfort is more important than looks - because as you feel good you naturally look good too.

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20. Show those beautiful sexy curves with pride

Now, forget everything you’ve ever thought about your body’s size and shape. Reconfigure your mind to believe how sexy and beautiful you are. Done? Now go ahead and don’t hide yourself anymore. Show all those curves, babe! Yes, those big beautiful women curves. Hiding them might not make you look as good. So be as bare as possible and showcase those sexy curves as much as you like.

21. Use the “I see you, I don’t see you” mystery trick

A beautiful, provoking, tip includes the “I see you, I don’t see you” trick. That’s the one where you pose nude (or half naked), but playfully hide behind a cloth, scarf, sheet, or pillow. That’s a tricky way to add mystery, and playfulness to the shot while having fun and feeling alluring, powerful, and dominant. It will leave viewers craving for more.

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22. Be and feel yourself, you goddess!

As simple as it may sound, being and feeling yourself is a great tip! When you personalize your shooting to your own character and persona everything flows easily - you too! Your light cannot be dim if you feel like the most goddessly self. So totally set the scene and vibe according to your unique way of being, taste, and spirit. Then get out the most sensual version of you and show it straight to the camera.

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23. Use sensual accessories that add to your sexiness

For an extra encouragement element that will help you get in the mood and have something to play with, consider adding accessories that make you feel sexy. It can be an outfit accessory like a fluffy robe, or an external one like a rose or feather to play with. Whatever it is, make sure it adds that extra touch of sensuality and helps you get in the mood to feel alluring and divine.

Did you finally convince yourself of how sexy and capable of the most sensual shooting you are?

Remember, the best photos are shot when you feel good and mostly, when you have fun, feeling your sexiest self!

And if you are a boudoir photographer remember to always make your plus-size model feel as sexy, sensual and gorgeous as she deserves to feel!