Granny knickers be gone. In this day and age, the clothes you're wearing underneath are as crucial as the outfit you choose on top. Here is some much needed advice about how to choose the right lingerie and body stockings to suit your body type.

It's difficult to imagine that granny knickers used to be considered sexy. We can probably all admit to having a couple of pairs in the wardrobe sanctioned purely for hospital visits. One of women's biggest fears is being run over by a car while wearing skimpy undies, or even none at all.

These days, we know that not all underwear suits everyone. That's why there are so many different styles out there to choose from. It's not rocket science to select the right frillies for you.

The trick is to focus on the positives and detract from the negatives. It really is as simple as that. In other words, if you have a fabulous cleavage, wear a bra that shows it off. If you have less than a washboard stomach, select something loose and flowing to cover it up.

Women with height look good with horizontal lines drawn over the midriff and hip. That translates into garter belts, french knickers and boy briefs. These items will prevent the legs from seemingly continuing endlessly into the arm area. They also draw the eye to more curvaceous areas, since this body type is likely to lack voluptuousness.

Those with hourglass figures will need to accentuate their curves with bra and pantie sets that leave a lot of room in between to give the illusion of length. Those with perfect legs can accentuate them with knickers with high cut bottoms. French knickers aren't ideal.

Women with heavier hips and smaller breasts love corsets. The wider stomach area is pulled in and the cleavage is maximized. A good corset covers a multitude of sins.

Cylindrical shaped bodies usually have fabulous bottoms. In showing them off, boy briefs will do wonders. Cleavage can be attained with push up bras. Any fabric can be chosen and will suit them, but more feminine ones may be more desirable to some. This will eliminate the tomboy look.

Larger women are also great corset candidates. They won't need to worry about large tummies, and will be given the opportunity to brag about their cleavages. Satin negligees are also great, as long as they remember to reveal the breast line.

The selection of appropriate body stocking is a lot easier. If you have well formed arms, you can wear the sleeveless variety. If not, choose sleeves. Longer legs are shortened with straight bottomed lines. Arced lines lengthen legs and also highlight a perfect pair.

There's much variety available here and not all are equal. Opaque, for example, is never okay unless you're attending a pilates class. Rather select fabrics with feminine transparency. Nets will look terrible on all but the firmest muscles.

When you don't have a partner, there's still much use for beautiful underwear. It's amazing how a sexy set of frills can improve confidence. On the shopping trip remember to have a lot of fun finding the correct lingerie for your body type.

In order to make a personal fashion statement, you can pick from the numerous comfortable lingerie designs available online. Body stockings provide the fashion conscious women with both shaping and modesty.