If your thinking about buying your wife, partner or girlfriend some sexy lingerie for her birthday, anniversary or valentines but have no idea where to start, we have some quick and easy tips to get you on your way to successfully buying lingerie.
We understand that buying lingerie for your significant other can be a dangerous & stressful task. If you get it wrong, you will most certainly live to regret it. However, get it right and you will be on your way to gaining some rather large brownie points and hopefully seeing & removing your gift from your significant other!
With the vast amount of choices available to lingerie consumers today the choices can become over-whelming for most men. It can be rather embarrassing walking into a lingerie department or store and not really knowing what you are looking for. Thankfully with the invention of the internet this is no longer the case. We can simply shop from the comfort of our home. However, this takes the helpful sales person out of the equation and with most websites offering little or no advice on their own lingerie we took it upon ourselves to fill in the gaps and help you guys avert disaster.
So, before you rush off to buy that sexy number you’ve had in mind for the last 2 weeks, spend a few minutes reading through this helpful guide. It will help you avoid any nasty pitfalls and with only a few minutes of your time taken will save you hours of unnecessary grief.
SIX POINTS TO SUCSSESFULY BUYING LINGERIE
First Point: How much do you want to spend?
Buying women’s lingerie is generally a costly affair. Before you start looking, make sure you have a budget in mind and stick to it. Once you start looking it is very easy to get over excited by that incredibly sexy number and completely overspend. You better half may like the gift but your pockets will be much worse off.
Expensive designer lingerie can set you back hundred of pounds. As a guideline if you are looking to spoil your significant other with some sexy lingerie the minimum spend we would recommend is about £35 to £50 pounds. If you are feeling generous or have deeper pockets we would recommend going for the more costly designer lingerie.
Second Point: IT’S FOR HER! You are not buying the lingerie for yourself!
Although many men feel that buying lingerie is as much for them as it is for their significant other, this is simply not the case. Chances are if you buy something you like, she will not. This is the most important thing to remember when you are considering what to buy.
Third Point: Do your Homework! GET THE SIZE RIGHT
This point links well with the second point. As you know you are not buying the lingerie for yourself. Therefore it is best to do a little background investigation before hand. A well-considered gift will show you have taken the time to think about your significant other and will really show her you care.
The best way to do this is to have a look in her underwear draws if you can. This should allow you to take note of her bra & knickers size. This will give you a major advantage when you are ready to buy as many men make the mistake of guessing their partners size. This is a definite no, no. If none of your significant others underwear has any labels, do not despair. Sneak a bra & knickers out of her draw and take it down to the nearest underwear store. No need to be embarrassed about this. The shop assistants would have seen it all before and this extra effort will only further impress your partner. Before you go to the store make sure you have as new a set of underwear as possible. Older underwear may be a different size due to weight loss or gain.
Another advantage of having a look through your partners underwear draw is that it gives you time to consider what she really likes. What materials does she like? What are her preferred colours? Does she go for comfort or sex appeal? Who is her favourite underwear designer? All this information will help you build a more accurate picture of what your partner would really like to wear. Remember, get it right and you will be unwrapping your prize much sooner than you think.
Fourth Point: What are the different types of lingerie?
Bra & Knickers – This is the most common of choices for most men. Generally this is your safest bet. A decent bra with matching knickers will set you back around ₤50. This is broken down into about ₤35 for the bra and ₤15 for the knickers. A simple and easy thing to remember, make sure you always buy a matching set. Another tip for you guys is that most women will buy more than one set of matching knickers to go with their bra. This is because most women will wear their bra twice before they wash it. This may cost you a little more but the reward should be worth it.
To help you gauge the differences in Bras & Knickers, we have listed a few of the most common styles found on the lingerie market.
Bra Types:
(a) Full Cup bra– This is the most common of all bra types. This type of bra covers the entire breast and is available in all sizes. If you significant other has rather large breast, D cup or larger, this type of bra is very suitable as it offers lots of support.
(b) Half Cup bra– These types of bra only provide coverage for half the breasts. This can be very sexy in the bedroom, as often these types of bra will leave the nipple exposed to the elements. Half-cup bras offer similar support to full cup bras and are available in most cup sizes. Half-cup bras can also be worn well under low cut tops, allowing more of the breast to be exposed.
(c) Strap & Backless bra - The backless bra is self-explanatory in that it has no back & no straps, at least not in the normal way. Strapless bras are usually self-adhesive, lightweight and self-supporting. It is the perfect bra when wearing backless tops and dresses; you can also wear off the shoulder tops and dresses. Some Backless bras may have a strap that is in a diamante design to help disguise it more under clothing.
The colours of the self-adhesive backless bras are usually in a neutral or flesh colour, so they can be worn under sheer garments and clothing that may be very low cut. Strapless bras minimize the appearance of bra straps and offer the support she will need for special occasions, everyday wear and more.
(d) Balconette bra - The Balconette bra is very similar to the half-cup bra. The main difference is that is has just over half the coverage of the breasts and adds a sexier more luxurious look to the bra. The middle of the bra is slightly different in design to the half cup and appears not to be as straight across the breasts and the chest below; this helps to add shape to the bust line. These bras also push the breasts up, thereby creating the look of a full cleavage. This style of bra is suitable for all women. If you’re breasts are larger than a D cup we would not recommend this type of bra unless it has been specially made for people with larger breasts.
(e) Push Up bra – These types of bra pushes the breasts up and in. This makes the breasts look fuller and creates more cleavage to admire. The most common form of push up bra is the Wonderbra. However, Wonderba’s only range in size from A cup to D cup. If your partner’s breasts are larger than a D cup we would recommend using a cleavage type bra. This is essentially the same as a push up bra that has been designed to accommodate larger breast.
(f) Triangle bra – Triangle bras are designed for women who have pert breast, ranging in size from A cup to C cup at the very most. Triangle bras should only be worn by women with pert breasts. This is because triangle bras do not offer any underwired support. These types of bras come in many different styles and can be a very sexy gift for your significant other.
Knickers Types:
(a) Briefs – These are knickers that provide complete coverage for both the front & back. There are generally two types of briefs. The first is low-rise briefs. The waistband on low-rise briefs sits on or below the hips. The second is high-legged briefs. On high-legged briefs the cut of the leg finishes high on the hips.
(b) Thongs – Thongs generally provide full coverage from the front whilst leaving the back bare. However, some thongs are made of materials that become see-though when wet. Thongs are also available to buy in low cut styles.
(c) G-Strings – G-Strings are the sexiest and most revealing of all underwear. G-Stings are made up from a piece of material not much thicker than string with a small triangle at the front to cover the bare minimum and preserve a little modesty. Some bikinis are designed to be similar or even more revealing than G-Strings. Check out our range of sexy micro & mini bikini g-strings. They are suitable for bedroom & the beach.
(d) French Knickers – French knickers are low rise knickers that go down over the top of the thigh. These knickers look a little like mini shorts but are a much looser fit that shorts would be. French knickers are very popular in silk & satin.
(e) Boy Shorts – Boy shorts are similar to French knickers except they are tighter round the hips & buttocks. These knickers look a little like mini boy’s shorts. These are very popular and are made by a large number of underwear designers.
Camisole – Camisoles are sleeveless tight fitted tops that extend from the breasts to the waist. Camisoles are designed to be worn under your blouse or shirt and are usually held up by shoulder straps. There are various styles of camisole available. Some camisoles are designed to be worn during the day, while many are designed to be worn in the bedroom, once the lights go down. Whatever your reasons for buying a camisole we recommend you do not buy a camisole if your partner or wife has breasts that are larger than a D cup. This is simply because many camisoles are tight fitting and offer little under-wire support for the breasts.
Chemise – A chemise is very similar to a camisole. The main difference is that a chemise is looser fitting than a camisole and is longer in length. The additional length of the chemise is to cover the top of the thighs. Many women like to wear these to go out in over jeans, although their main purpose is probably in the bedroom.
Bustier – a bustier is similar to a bra but extends down to the waist or hips to create a structured, supported look. Bustiers often have flexible boning throughout the body of the garment for additional shaping. At the back of the bustier there are usually a dozen hooks or more to close in the back. Some bustiers are strapless and/or include removable garters to be worn with suspender belts. We do not recommend you buy this for your partner. This is an item better bought by the person intending to wear it.
Basque – a Basque is a tight fitting bodice that extends from the underarms to the hips. Basques are usually worn for the purpose of seduction, although some women like to wear these as underwear. Basque will also usually have a removable garter belt so that suspenders can be worn with them. We do not recommend you buy this for your partner. This is an item better bought by the person intending to wear it.
Fifth Point: Things to avoid
To help you on your way to selecting the prefect gift we have listed a few things to avoid in order to avert disaster.
To start with never buy her anything that is supposed to enhance the size of her breasts. This includes water filled bras and gel packs you put into the bra. This will only tell her you are interested in one thing and that her breasts are not big enough for your liking. This also applies to any garments that make her appear to be thinner. An example of this is tights that hold your stomach in. This is a definite no, no. Your partner will interpret this as a hint to loose weight.
Lastly, all men like the idea of sexy & revealing underwear. Underwear of this nature can be very arousing and fun when the mood and time is right. If you are trying to tell your partner you love them, sometime the sexy or erotic underwear is not the way to go. Best to leave the naughty stuff for special occasions like birthdays, valentines & good old Christmas.
If you stick to these simple pointers you should be well on your way to buying the perfect gift for your loved one.
Sixth Point: Presentation & The Receipt
Once you have carefully selected the perfect gift for your significant other there is only a little left to remember. The first thing is presentation. Most good shops and online stores will offer you a gift-wrapping service. We recommend you take this option unless you are particularly skilled at wrapping gifts. A well-presented gift goes a long way to showing your loved one how much you care.
The last thing you need to remember is the receipt. Always keep the receipt. If the worst happens and she does not like your choice or it does not fit her properly she can always return it for an exchange. Please keep in mind that most stores will not take back any type of knickers due to health reason. This is done to protect consumer hygiene. You partner or wife would not like to wear knickers already worn by another woman, as I’m sure the same applies for men.
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