Lingerie Guide

Lingerie has to be one of the most common and romantic gifts that a man can give to a woman. It doesn't matter what size she wears, lingerie will always make a woman feel sexy and more like a woman! But how to shop for lingerie can be a bit tricky at times. Here are a few pointers that will help you in your quest to buy that perfect lingerie for the woman in your life!

 LINGERIE TYPES

First you must know the different types of lingerie and what they are called.

      Panties

• Bikinis
• Briefs
• Thongs
• G-Strings
• Control
• Crotchless

      Sleepwear

• Gowns
• Chemises
• Pajamas
• Robes
• Baby Dolls
• Teddies

      Bras

• Seamless/Smooth
• Demi Cup
• Push-Up
• Full Figure
• Strapless
• Open Tip Bra
• Shelf Bra
• No-Wire
• Under-Wire
• Corsets
• Bustier
• Camisoles

      Garter Belt

      Hosiery

• Panty Hose
• Stockings
• Thigh Highs/Stay-Ups
• Body Stocking

       Fantasy

Before you shop you must know the sizes.  We recommend checking her closet, girl friends, or just asking.  Its better know then get it incorrect.

If you are buying for someone else (such as wife or girlfriend) we suggest you look at the bras they already have. Disregard the ones that are worn out or stretched out of shape. Look at the ones that are in good shape. Jot down the size and go from there.

Ideally it is better to measure exact requirement before ordering a bra. When measuring for bras, you are measuring for width and cup size. Width is measured in inches and cups are in a letter size.

A leading bra manufacture suggests the following method to ascertain exact measurements: -

Put on your best fitting bra. Loop the tape measure under your armpits and above your breasts. The tape should be snug, but not tight. The resulting measurement is the size of your torso. Then, lower the tape measure so it reaches around the fullest part of your breasts. Subtract the size of your torso from this measurement and consult the table below to determine your cup size.

• A - up to 1"
• B - up to 2"
• C - up to 3"
• D - up to 4"
• DD - up to 5"

Color is pretty much a matter of personal preference. If you're still unsure, here are a few tips that might help:

Colors that Favor:

Brunettes - The two most natural colors are white and red.

Blonde's - Black and all shades of blue look good.

Redhead's - Shades of Green, especially teal look fabulous.

Hair colour is only one way of choosing colour but consider skin colour and tone as well.

The most important factor in choosing a color is personal taste. If red sends you wild then it's the colour red that you want! If you think the sexiest colour is black, go and get it! Lingerie as a gift is meant to be a very personal message between you and the person you are buying the gift for.

Now that you know her size and have picked out a colour, the next thing you need to do is choose what type of lingerie you are going to buy. In order to this, consider the type of person she is first. When you buy lingerie, you are buying for the BOTH of you, not just for you. So you have to figure out what will also be comfortable for her. And I'm not just meaning comfortable in that it fits right. What I mean will she also enjoy wearing it? To do this, keep in mind her preferences, body shape, personality and her best outstanding features. Here are some things to consider:

What is her bedroom like? Is she the submissive type, maybe even shy? You may want to try something to reflect her personality. Or is her bedroom very seductive? Is she the type of person who likes to try new things? If so, then buy something that she wouldn't normally buy herself, such as leather lingerie or something from the fantasy range. Sometimes someone who is submissive is willing to try new things, so maybe try the total opposite of what she's normally wears to bed.

Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it won't make her feel sexy. Women absolutely love to wear sexy, frilly, satiny bras and panties under their clothes, even though you may not know that she's wearing it. Women go by touch, whereas men go by visuals. Also, if you are going to buy her a bra, make sure you get the matching panties to go with it. So when choosing undergarments, make sure they are something that will make HER feel sexy, and something you will enjoy looking at as she's undressing.