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webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
I'm new to webcamming and wondering - does high price tags translate to high pay?
Personally I love fancy, sophisticated stuff, but can only afford the cheap stuff. What's the verdict?
Thanks in advance!!
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
Uhm, The cheap stuff.
The cant feel or see the "expensive texture".... Nor do I think I need to wear expensive lingerie for CAM... thats a bit ridiculous.
I buy a whole bunch of pieces , mix and match , custom jewelry & Costume Jewlery....Like to have fun with it :)
Its not what you wear, its how you wear it
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
I like to buy the fancy stuff for cheap. Ebay FTW!
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
The most important thing is the FIT. Does it flatter your assets on cam? This takes a bit of trial and error... I definitely have a lot of barely used outfits from my early camming days that looked bitchin' in the changeroom, but it just did NOT translate well onto cam. Don't overspend in the beginning... common error. Buy as you learn what it is that you NEED.
Also, make sure you are catering to the male aesthetic.... not the female one. Dudes don't give a shit about beads and bows and sparkles! They are more likely to think you look like a babe in tight jeans and a simple white tank.
One trick that DOES work, is to wear bras that are slightly too small in real life. Make yourself look like you are 'busting out'. ;-) Balconette bras (the ones where you definitely fall out if you bend forward) are a winner. ;-)
Thigh high stocking are also a winner, BUT... make sure you buy them in a size large enough that the band is not squeezing your thigh too hard, making your excess fat visible. I am 5'7" and 125 lbs, but I always buy the largest size of thigh highs. I have yet to experience a thigh band that is 'too loose'.
My personal pet peeve is when companies make bras where the front is in a really pretty fabric, but halfway around the ribs it STOPS, and the back is made out of some cheap generic non-pretty fabric. Like... really?!?! You assholes don't think that I deserve to look pretty in my bra from the front AND the back? Ugh. I hate that! LOL!
-J
PS. Now that I think about it, another VERY important factor is... does it take off and put back on QUICKLY, and SEXILY? I learned the expensive way that corsets (with the hundreds of hooks at the back), while very sexy, do NOT work as webcam wear. ;-)
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
I agree with all of the above. I factor in how hard or easy it is to put on and take off, how flattering it is when I'm on cam, and then how much it costs considering that I need a lot of variety. So I don't drop a ton of cash on a pretty bra when there's a chance it won't translate well on cam and when I know that it's just one of many that I need.
One of my most popular outfits is actually an *extremely* expensive bra/panty set, so there's that. But another very popular outfit cost about $10 and was meant to be just a simple cover-up. So I don't think the quality of the lingerie matters so much as how it translates visually on cam.
Plus, I'm constantly buying new tights/pantyhose/stockings for the kajillion of stocking fetishists. So when I buy outfits, I usually put aside 15-20% of my monthly earnings for 'reinvestment', which includes makeup as well, and work within that figure to add variety.
If you're new to camming, I'd follow Jessica's advice re: fit, and just pick up a couple of pieces on sale somewhere. Once you cam a bit, you'll get a sense of what looks good on cam and what doesn't.
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
Hell you can put an outfit together at goodwill and come out looking like a million bucks. I have mastered this and I make good money. Just because you make a lot of money doesn't mean you have to spend it. How do you think millionaires become millionaires? Spend your money wisely.
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
If you decide to sell panties try to find those 5 for 10 deals like a Charlotte russe. They are soooo cute and fun, but lots of profit :)
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
Buy cheap for yourself.
Put the expensive stuff on your wishlist. ;)
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
In all reality if you look at it 98% of them just want to see you naked anyway haha.
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
No one may believe me when I say this,but I wear pj's on cam. Usually a vest/camisole with cute boxer shorts. Or sometimes a pajama(short) dress with a skirt,bright colored(usually non matching) knee high socks. A pretty headband always catches their attention along with costume jewelry. Guys love it,they say its different. Most of them say they like it because it looks like I'm all dressed and ready for bed(their bed). I usually work late night,early morning. Anyway I just like to be comfortable and I am in pj's. Of course a lot of females may disagree,but it really is a unique look. There are hundreds of girls at any given time dressed in lingerie,thigh highs,corsets,ect. Figure I would try something different and it works!! Can't wait 2 get my own place. Then I'll be having different themed pj parties,keeping it sexy of course ;)
Oh yeah and I get almost ALL of my tops and bottoms from thrift stores. A little money goes a long way!
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
thanks everyone! great response.
@camwhore
I know fit is CRUCIAL - before I got laid off I designed lingerie so I know exactly what you mean
@jessica1001
it's so true, men don't realize that if you're busting out quite literally, that the bra doesn't fit! but I have very tiny titties so that's great advice, thanks
@nocturne
oooooh good point - I hadn't even thought about taking off effort yet. that's a good reason to go for the cheaper stuff, as most of it is tie-on rather than hook and eyes.....
@ashly06
um, so you're telling me all those flannel pajamas my parents have been buying me for years can be put to good use? lol yes!!!!
thanks you guys! so helpful
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
^^Well I don't know about flannel...I'm never covered from head to toe since this is the adult industry :D
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
@ashly06
well it's not plaid flannel, just the cute button down flannel sets from Victoria's Secret - hot pink, purple, etc. with the top few buttons undone and no bottoms, curly hair and fake lashes, should be perfect!
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
I always do well on nights I'm feeling lazy and wear cute little pjs or just an oversized mans dress shirt.
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
^^ good because that's my other option lol!
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
^ Oh my god, men LOOOOOOVE women in oversized dress shirts. And I can't say I blame 'em ;)
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
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dixievista
@ashly06
well it's not plaid flannel, just the cute button down flannel sets from Victoria's Secret - hot pink, purple, etc. with the top few buttons undone and no bottoms, curly hair and fake lashes, should be perfect!
Sounds fabulous to me!
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
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sexandgrammar
^ Oh my god, men LOOOOOOVE women in oversized dress shirts. And I can't say I blame 'em ;)
When I used to work in strip clubs, the oversize dressed shirt, tie and thigh-high combo was like a license to print money. That look is a classic for a reason. (And you can get the shirt and tie at a thrift store for less than five bucks.)
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
I love to always bargain shop when it comes to lingerie and can still find nice looking lingerie that don't look trash even at the lower prices. I love to shop at Ross, K-mart and Target, Yandy's (online store) found nice stuff just from shopping there. I'm not going to get on cam with expensive lingerie piece for customers if it was my honeymoon then that is a different story. I still get customers that compliement on my lingerie piece that I buy for cheap and they know better not to ask me how much it cost :)
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
I would shop at victoria secret and agent p if I could, but I have to get my bras imported from europe at $200 a pop (min) so a matching set is like $400. Stupid massive boobs. I looooove lingerie. If I had regular sized boobs I would have a MASSIVE collection. I can't even do the cheapy cheap La Senza stuff that still looks really sexy. Uuuuug, now I'm depressed. But my point is if I could, I would do super expensive LOOKING, richly detailed lingerie, for camming, because I loooooove expensive things. But when all you can GET is supper expensive every single time because you dont have a choice, it puts a damper in things.
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
Just a heads-up: Forever21.com is having a rather wild lingerie sale. Four thongs for $9.50? Yes, please. And they're pretty identical to the Lacie thongs VS sells at 12 bucks a pop.
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
I like f21...lol and im NOT ashamed
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
Agree that corsets are terrible camwear, unless you never take your clothes off.
I have spent enough on clothing to know what is hit or miss. Tight , (a little see through) chemises that are stretchy are wonderful and inexpensive (cover up with a sexy little robe), tight v-neck tees with panties or thongs. Costume dresses or sexy slutty little dresses, the guys love those! I seldom wear just a bra & pantie anymore.
I only do garter belts, bras, panties or the really sexy stuff on special request. Thigh highs are my best friend !
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
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CamWhore
I like f21...lol and im NOT ashamed
Hah, I love them. Seriously, why pay more. They got some cuuute shit!
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Re: webcamgirls - Fancy Lingerie (ie Agent Provocateur) or Cheap Lingerie (ie Trash)?
I agree on buying cheap stuff. There are too many sales both online and offline, and places to purchase cute and cheap lingerie and outfits to spend exorbitant amounts of money on clothing for this job. The whole goal is to MAKE money, so why invest more money in your supplies than absolutely necessary? :) If you are hot, have a great body, and a shining personality, those are the things that these guys are going to notice, and not what you are wearing. Chances are you are going to be naked at some point anyway! :D
One thing you can always do though, if you want more expensive lingerie, is to put those items on your wishlists, that way you can make the CUSTOMERS pay for those and you don't have to spend a dime ;)