Padma Lakshmi has debuted her Padma X Bare Necessities line.
The 53-year-old Top Chef veteran was showing off her incredible figure in the new ads that were released to DailyMail.com on Thursday along with an interview about what makes her feel sexy.
‘I’ve always wanted to do a lingerie line,’ the TV star – who talked about her ‘sexual peak’ recently – shared. ‘I’ve spent a lot of my modeling life wearing different types of lingerie, and it’s hard to find something that’s comfortable but still pretty, she added after going from a 34C bra size to 36DD.
The former Vogue model said she thought it would be a good opportunity to do this with Bare Necessities because she can serve ‘a variety of customers’ of all body types.
Lakshmi said that bras in larger cup sizes were not always attractive in the past, but hers are prettier.
‘I hope this collection makes you not only look good but feel good,’ she noted. ‘I hope that my selection is versatile and makes women feel not only like they have something pretty and special on, but that it’s functional.’
Padma Lakshmi has debuted her Padma X Bare Necessities line. The 53-year-old Top Chef veteran was showing off her incredible figure in the new ad that was released to DailyMail.com on Thursday
‘I’ve always wanted to do a lingerie line,’ the TV star shared. ‘I’ve spent a lot of my modeling life wearing different types of lingerie, and it’s hard to find something that’s comfortable but still pretty.’ The former fashion model said she thought it would be a good opportunity to do this with Bare Necessities because she can serve a variety of customers of all body types
And she wants voluptuous women to feel safe.
‘I hope that everybody enjoys the lingerie, but I designed it for women who might be a little more well-endowed,’ she noted.
The ex of 76-year-old Salman Rushdie has embraced the changes to her body since she crossed 50.
‘As I have aged, I’ve found that my breasts have gotten bigger, and if you have a bigger bust, often you don’t get enough coverage,’ the Taste The Nation star added.
The star noted that she recently went from a 34C bra size to 36DD, which she said she ‘wasn’t prepared for.’
‘So, I wanted something that would look pretty, but give the support that a woman with a larger bust needs, without looking matronly. We also have things like a beautiful bikini that look great on women with smaller busts.’
Turns out there is more of Padma to love.
‘As I’ve aged, I’ve needed more support; my breasts have gotten bigger, and my hips have gotten curvier,’ said the siren.
‘And I prize comfort more than I used to. When I was young, I didn’t mind wearing uncomfortable things to look good, but now I’m not willing to do that as easily. ‘
The lingerie has ‘rich textures, intricate prints and mix of influences she’s gathered across the globe,’ said a press release.
Lakshmi said that bras in larger cup sizes were not always attractive. But hers are prettier
‘I hope this collection makes you not only look good but feel good,’ she noted. ‘I hope that my selection is versatile and makes women feel not only like they have something pretty and special on, but that it’s functional’
‘I hope that everybody enjoys the lingerie, but I designed it for women who might be a little more well-endowed,’ she noted.
‘As I have aged, I’ve found that my breasts have gotten bigger, and if you have a bigger bust, often you don’t get enough coverage,’ the Taste The Nation star added
There are supportive bras and swimsuits as well as loungewear and coverups.
‘I think putting on a nice piece of lingerie can be a mood-lifter,’ she also said.
‘Even if you’re in jeans and a T-shirt, it can make you feel dressed up on the inside.
‘Wearing lingerie is a way of caring for yourself that’s very private, and that’s also what I love about it. It’s just for you, and those you wish to share it with, of course.’
The line is more than bras, however.
‘I wanted to try my hand at a few different garments, and these items seemed like a good place to start. It’s a humble capsule offering of the things that I think every woman needs: a couple of bathing suits, a bodysuit, a corset, bras, some pants to lounge in, a coverup to throw on over said bra and a stretchy, long dress to hang out in that’s cozy but shapely.
‘So, I wanted something that would look pretty, but give the support that a woman with a larger bust needs, without looking matronly. We also have things like a beautiful bikini that look great on women with smaller busts’
Turns out there is more of Padma to love. ‘As I’ve aged, I’ve needed more support; my breasts have gotten bigger, and my hips have gotten curvier,’ said the siren
‘And I prize comfort more than I used to. When I was young, I didn’t mind wearing uncomfortable things to look good, but now I’m not willing to do that as easily,’ she offered
‘Pretty, delicate sky blue lace makes for a heavenly matched bra and panty set.
One of Padma’s personal favorite pieces is this zip-up rashguard.
‘One of my favorite pieces is the zip-up rashguard with the mesh panels. When you’re going to the beach, you have to put on sunblock, but it’s such a pain, especially if you’re a mom or you have a lot to do. This bathing suit is one-piece, with long sleeves for more coverage.
‘It’s a very utilitarian suit that also looks sporty, sexy and chic in a Bond Girl way, but without being too revealing. If you wanted to be more modest, it would be a good thing to wear.
‘’d zip it up when I was on the beach and, that way, I wouldn’t get too much sun except on my legs—one less to worry about. Then, when I was coming out of the water and the sun, I’d lower the zipper and wear it with shorts or jeans. I also love the corset and the stretch dress. I live in those stretchy dresses!’
And she kept the American woman in mind when designing.
‘I don’t pretend that my tastes are always mainstream, so it was important for me not only to design for myself but for other women, too,’ said Padma.
The lingerie has ‘rich textures, intricate prints and mix of influences she’s gathered across the globe,’ said a press release
She loved putting in the hours to create the line.
‘It was fun to pick out the fabrics and see things go from the line drawings to actual samples. It was also fun to see everything on the fit models. All of us have different body types, so it was interesting to learn how things looked on each of us.’
Turns out her moods change.
‘There are times when I want a smooth, plain T-shirt bra or a racerback as a functional option.
‘Then I also want something a little sexier for nighttime that I can wear with a chiffon blouse, or under a black blazer or a double-breasted suit for an edgier look.
‘There are also days where I just want something pretty and delicate, like our lace bra under a sweater with matching panties. Three styles, three different moods. I wanted to do a line that addressed them all while also being comfortable.’
And she has looked out for the average woman.
‘As far as my women’s health activism, I know that women’s bodies change and have different needs—just more reason to prioritize comfort.’
She liked being a designer. ‘It was fun to pick out the fabrics and see things go from the line drawings to actual samples. It was also fun to see everything on the fit models. All of us have different body types, so it was interesting to learn how things looked on each of us’
