Your partner or wife drops subtle hints that she would appreciate some beautiful Christmas lingerie for her Christmas present this year. This leads you to consider wriggling out of it by saying that you are not sure what to buy, or because you may have previously bought lingerie for her that she has never worn. Worst of all you may end up giving her the money and asking her to buy it herself.
Many men do not feel comfortable about buying underwear for the woman in their life because it is such a private thing to do. Also woman have very particular tastes when it comes to lingerie and because there is so much choice in the way of lingerie in the stores these days it is very common that men struggle to buy the right thing.
Nowadays, high street lingerie stores commonly employ expert advisors especially in the run up to Christmas. This is a good move but there remains a number of men that are just too embarrassed and nervous to ask advice about such intimate matters.
Below are some simple things to bear in mind when buying lingerie for your partner or wife.
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.
Also note down the types of lingerie. Is the style mostly plain, sporty or sexy? If the collection is full of comfortable cotton underwear don’t buy anything too unpractical and if you see lots of lacy items she will probably not appreciate plain white cotton slips.
When it comes to colours, almost anything goes. The trendiest underwear sets come in all sorts of colours these days. Take a note of what colours your partner likes and try to co-ordinate. Nothing is more boring than set of plain white or cream knickers as a Christmas lingerie present.
So, now you have all the necessary information but read on to be sure to get it right once you arrive in the shop too.
The best things to buy are matching sets. A good tip is to purchase some extra matching panties so the set can be worn for longer.
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.
Look at the fabrics too. If she wears a lot of t-shirts it would be best to opt for smooth fabrics. This applies to colours too. Do not buy bright pink bras if she usually wears light coloured clothing.
Talking specifically of bras, there are some additional things to consider. The shape of the bra is paramount. Also check if your partner wear under-wired bras; they tend to be more supportive and enhance her shape. Low-cut and balconette styles are also very flattering. For a present it is probably best to avoid minimisers and maximisers unless she specifically asks for them.
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 love 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 buy.
