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'50 Shades Of Grey' Premiers This Week, So Here Are 25 Plus Size Lingerie Items To Get You In The Dominatrix Spirit

The premiere that loads of people have been waiting for (and that even more have been avoiding) is imminent. You know the one I'm talking about — that book-turned-movie that's about to grace all the big screens come Valentine's Day. Yep, I mean 50 Shades of Grey , of course. I feel pretty guilty saying this, but I did actually read the first book. It was during a particularly bad snowstorm, when I was stuck at my dad's. For reasons that I do not care to know, it was the only book he had available. Ultimately, I was unimpressed. And I don't exactly have high hopes for the film adaptation. But I do appreciate the whole series for one thing: It brings to the mainstream a non-traditional sexuality — one that's not as easy to characterize as straight vs. gay, and one that still possesses a lot of taboos. The reality is that sexuality is complicated and messy and weird, and as a collective society, we're still extremely uncomfortable discussing (let alone accepting) sexualities that differ from what is considered "normal."

All that being said, I do think that BDSM is pretty widely discussed as compared to other fetishes and preferences. Some aspects of sadomasochistic sexualities are present in the bedrooms of most couples I know, anyway, so my guess is that has something to do with it. In the end, I can get down with the fact that 50 Shades of Grey has made some men and women more comfortable admitting to their own kinkier tastes. Amongst them, the naughtier, more dominant side of female sexuality in particular (because even though Anastasia Steele is a sub and all, I'm pretty sure she's made a lot of girls think about their dom side).

So... if you are a plus-size woman, and you happen to have a dominatrix-y side to your persona/sex life, you might be interested in celebrating this long-awaited, long-dreaded film release with a little bit of gear of your own. Splurging on a plus-size Valentine's Day dress is all good and well, but everyone needs something a little — erm — darker in their wardrobe. Here are some sexy, sultry, sometimes slit-y lingerie items to commemorate the occasion.

by Marie Southard Ospina

The Steel-Boned Corset

Jules Steel-Boned Leather Corset, $180, hipsandcurves.com

The Peekaboo Chemise

Strappy Stretch Knit Chemise, $37, hipsandcurves.com

The Sexy Thigh-Highs

Stay Up Fence Net Lace Top Thigh High, $22, hipsandcurves.com

The Satin Thong

Satin Thong, $19, secretsinlace.com

The Shapewear Vixen

Open Bottom Body Briefer, $65, secretsinlace.com

The Bullet Bra

Satin Bullet Bra, $49, secretsinlace.com

The Basic Corset

Scene Study Corset, $45, modcloth.com

The Bustier Bra

Glam Madam Bustier Bra in Plus Size, $30, modcloth.com

The Harness

Leather Harness, $70, hipsandcurves.com

The Backseam Stockings

Backseam Stockings (2 Pairs), $27, hipsandcurves.com

The Crotchless Panty

Satin Crotchless Panty With Bows, $13, hipsandcurves.com

The Lacey Bra

Ashley Graham Convertible Lace Crop Bra, $75, additionelle.com

The Garter Belt

Ashley Graham Lace Garter, $30, additionelle.com

The Lace-Up

Satin Lace-Up Back Garter Chemise, $59, torrid.com

The Sexy Bows

Bow Back Seam Tights, $17, torrid.com

The Naughty Robe

Satin Robe, $45, torrid.com

The Classic Fishnets

Fishnet Stockings, $15, torrid.com

The Frilly Panty

Mesh Rumba Panty, $19, torrid.com

The Mesh Corset

Mesh & Lace Corset, $41, torrid.com

The Retro Dom

Dita Von Teese Starlift Fuller Figure Bra, $24, asos.com

Dita Von Teese Starlift Fuller Figure Brief, $19, asos.com

The "Innocent"

Elomi Maria Babydoll, $78, asos.com

The Sexy Skirt

Satin & Lace Garter Skirt, $45, lanebryant.com

The Balconette Bra

Strappy Lace Balconette Bra, $56, lanebryant.com

The Red Queen

Plus Studded Zip Corset, $37, fashiontofigure.com

The Dom-y Corset

Rose Corset With Faux Leather Trim, $37, fashiontofigure.com

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