You have heard that your wife or girlfriend would really like some sensuous Christmas lingerie as her gift this year. You feel uncomfortable and maybe tell her you do not know what she likes, perhaps you have tried to surprise her with lingerie before but she did not wear it. Either way you get a bit nervous. Sound familiar?
Men often make mistakes when they purchase underwear for their partners because there is simply so much to choose from in the shops. Women as a rule also know precisely what they like and do not like regarding their lingerie. All of these factors can make a man worried and uncertain when faced with the choice of what underwear to buy.
Even though many underwear shops have specialist advisors on hand to aid men make purchases for women, men still find themselves often too embarrassed to ask for help. This, however, is a real step in the right way and some men will benefit from them.
Here we have out together a guide to help you choose underwear for the woman in your life.
Initially, it is important to do your research just like if you embark on any other new venture. The correct size is a crucial factor in getting your present right. You need to check your partner's underwear collection and record the sizes. Look at the labels. On slips you are looking for a number; an example is 10 or 14. They can also be classed as small, medium or large. Bras will have a number for chest size and a letter for cup size, something like 38B. In order to not forget it is best to write the sizes down.
While you are having a look make sure you take account of what type of underwear that there is most of. This will give you idea of what she prefers; if there is lots of lacy material it would be best not to buy sporty cotton underwear and if there are lots of plain but comfortable items, chances are she will not really like a lacy red basque.
Take account also of her overall clothing style and what colours she often wears. Don't be afraid to buy colourful items. They are fashionable and definitely a more exciting Christmas lingerie gift than a plain black cotton bra.
Armed with all the crucial details, you are almost ready. Just be sure to adhere to the further tips here to ensure you don't get it wrong at the last minute.
Most women prefer matching sets. A secret hint is to buy some extra slips for the set so that the ensemble can be used more often.
With lingerie you nearly always get what you pay for so it is best to splurge a little bit. Cheap lingerie tends not to last and does not give good support.
Do not ignore the fabrics. What does she wear a lot? If she wears a lot of tight clothing, choose smooth fabric that will not show underneath. Also check if she has any skin sensitivities.
Bras are probably the most complicated item of underwear to purchase. You will need to look at whether a model is under-wired, what shape it has etc. As a general rule of thumb, under-wired, low-cut and balconette models are the most flattering. Anything which mentions padding or slimming is likely to be unappreciated as a Christmas gift.
You have purchased your lovely lingerie, now as a final touch make it look exquisite to give. Use the shop's wrapping service if they have one. If they don't, buy some tasteful wrapping paper or a special box in which to present it. Do not wrap it in tacky Christmas paper covered in reindeer.
Your partner or wife drops rather unsubtle hints that she would appreciate some beautiful Christmas lingerie for her Christmas present this year. This results in you considering wriggling out of it by saying that you are not sure what lingerie to purchase.