Lingerie Buying Guide (Written For Men, But Can Be Used By Women) by LingerieDiva
So, you're thinking about buying lingerie for the woman
(or man) in your life. A well chosen gift of lingerie is
one of the most romantic things you can do. It is an intimate
gift which can make lady feel sexy and loved. Purchase the
right gift of lingerie and odds are you'll be invited to
unwrap it later on. Choose the wrong lingerie and you will
almost certainly live to regret it. This guide will show
you how to choose the right gift of lingerie (the kind of
gift that keeps on giving).
First, if you don't know a bustier from a babydoll check
out the lingerie glossary at http://www.lingeriediva.com/lingerie_glossary_s/12.htm.
1. The lingerie is NOT for you
Yes, I know you think it's for you. But, if she won't wear
it, then it's a gift that neither of you will enjoy. So
you need to choose something that she will like. How do
you know what she'll like? Just follow steps 2 and 3 below.
2. What's the occasion? Or, not occasion at all!
Are you buying her lingerie for a special occasion - birthday,
Christmas, Valentine's Day, anniversary? A silky robe or
sexy gown makes a great birthday or Christmas gift. For
Valentine's Day or your anniversary try a babydoll, camisole,
chemise, or teddy.
Maybe you're buying lingerie in order to to spice things
up. Try giving her lingerie for no reason at all and see
the reaction! Depending on her disposition you might want
to try something in leather or vinyl. You can also play
dress up with a sexy costume or corset.
Before you buy, you also need to think about how and where
will the lingerie be worn? Is this an item that will be
primarily worn in the bedroom, for your eyes only? Will
she wear it under her everyday clothes? She might be willing
to wear something that's somewhat uncomfortable for a few
minutes in the bedroom, but she won't want to wear it all
day long.
Don't forget that sexy clothes are a perfect compliment
to lingerie. They can be worn to a club or for a night on
the town.
3. Lingerie recon mission
This is something most men can handle - a reconnaissance
mission. Feel free to wear fatigues if it helps. You're
going to recon her underwear draw and closet. What are you
looking for? On this mission you are searching for three
pieces of intelligence - size, style, and color.
Part A - Size
First, you need to know her sizes. So, start by finding
her bras. Look at the label. It probably says something
like 34B or 36C. Just so you know, the number part is the
size in inches around her chest just below the breasts.
The letter portion represents cup size (the size of the
breasts - A's are smaller than D's).
Next, try to find a slip, nightgown, or some of her current
lingerie. Note the size - it's usually small, medium, large,
x-tra large, etc. Check a few different items and choose
the size that appears most often.
Part B - Style
Now look through her current lingerie and clothes. What
styles does she prefer? If all of her panties are briefs,
she might not wear a thong (on the other hand maybe she's
just waiting for an excuse). If she's never worn leather
or vinyl you might need to introduce these type of items
gradually. You can start with just panties or a bra. These
are not too extreme and are inexpensive.
Part C - Color
Finally, note the color of her underwear, bras, and lingerie.
Who cares about color you ask? Well, she probably does.
Some colors might look better on her. Also, if you're planning
to buy her something to wear under her everyday clothes,
certain colors (like red or black) might show through a
sheer blouse. Having said all that, keep in mind that most
women won't buy themselves hot red lingerie - this is your
job!
4. How much to spend?
Remember, cheap lingerie will make her feel cheap. The
good news is that high quality lingerie does not have to
be expensive. A basic camisole and panty set usually sells
for less than $20. Whatever your budget, you can find something
she'll love.
5. Time to choose
Okay, you've gathered your intelligence and are ready to
make a decision. You can travel to the mall and go to one
of the large lingerie retailers. Or, better yet purchase
online.
About the Author
LingerieDiva is an expert on intimate apparel and owner
of LingerieDiva.com. You can check out her lingerie glossary
at http://www.lingeriediva.com/lingerie_glossary_s/12.htm
