Are you palms sweaty and your voice quivering? Is your heart beating with nervousness and you just can’t wait to get the task at hand done? If so, you are most likely a male who is shopping for your woman’s lingerie. A fantastic present, no doubt. However, this could explode in your face or bring you a night of pleasure that never seems to end. If you are not sure where to even begin and are afraid of making a mistake, there is no need to worry. Let’s take a look at a men’s guide to buying lingerie for women and get rid of those sweaty palms for good.
Lingerie Buying Tips
The number one rule in the men’s guide to buying lingerie for women is to calm down. Why? Because no doubt you have fantasized about a hundred different sexy outfits you wish your significant other would wear for you. The most common mistake that men make is to purchase lingerie that they love without thinking about what the woman would want. Not sure what your woman actually would want? You can generally get a rather good sense by looking at what she already has.
Sexy Lingerie
Women who typically wear sweat pants and a tee shirt to bed will be happy with something comfortable. A complicated getup with garter belts and stockings may not be the best choice. A cute, soft babydoll in a soft fabric such as silk will offer her comfort and be sexy. If you are hoping for something racy, you may need to begin simple and slowly work more fancy lingerie into the bedroom. See if she loves the babydoll and then progress from there.
If a woman already has a fairly good sized collection of lingerie, this lets you know that she loves to dress up and will appreciate something racy. There are many exotic, fantasy lingerie sets that this type of woman probably will love, but may want her man to buy for her. In this case, that cute sexy maid’s outfit or that lacy g-string and open bra may just do the trick.
Rule number two in the men’s guide to buying lingerie for women is to consider the woman’s size and the self confidence level of the woman. Not every female looks like a super model and a woman with a fuller figure may not be overly enthusiastic to slip into a tiny, silky g-string. If a woman generally wears shorts but covers up her top half, she may be self conscious about her arms or stomach. In this case you will want to choose a piece of lingerie that offers that same. If a woman is comfortable in jeans and a tank top, she may be a bit self conscious about her legs or rear. In this case, a beautiful lingerie set with a matching robe can be the perfect choice. In this way, the woman has control over how much is exposed.
How To Buy Lingerie
Rule number three in the men’s guide to buying lingerie for woman is to know your woman’s bra size. What looks like a double D to you may actually be a double B. Take a peek in that laundry hamper; tags on bras are generally near the clasp. Lingerie that actually fits will be much more appreciated than any that needs a lot of wiggling to fit into. Lastly, if you have to ask yourself if she would even be willing to put it on, the answer is most likely no. When you are not sure what to purchase, stay with more simple lingerie sets.
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If a man has a hard time going into a lingerie store, it is also really easy to make the purchase online. But, don’t procrastinate. Don’t wait until a couple days before her birthday, your anniversary or that special holiday before you go and make the purchase. While many sites do offer expedited shipping, the selection can be reduced and the backlog at the fulfillment center can turn your special evening into a nightmare.
This is a great article, a lot of guys don’t even know where to start when shopping for sexy lingerie for their women. One tip: Don’t use the old trick on the saleswoman of saying “You’re about her size, can you try this on for me?”
I think it is a good thing for lingerie to be appearing in sports. It is certainly a good thing for the lingerie manufacturers and distributors, as sales are sure to increase. It also provides a good platform to showcase lingerie without going all smutty, which may also help to increase sales. Whether it is a good thing morally, or good for sport or society. I am not so sure about that one…
Fabulous post. The many times that a lingerie gift has been an unfortunate turn off, could certainly have been avoided by a little preliminary research in my drawer. Size is never something to guess at. Also don’t just look at lingerie she hasn’t worn for a long time, there may be a reason such as changing tastes, styles or size. Always check something she has worn recently.
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Thank you for this great post. I wish more men would read it and learn. There is nothing like picking the right gift for someone, and nothing worse than giving them a sexy set that’s going to end up in the forgotten drawer.
Excellent info, particularly about the sizing. Buying the wrong size- either too large or too small- could really cause a big fight. You buy a size too large, she thinks you think she’s fat. You buy a size too small, and she can’t fit into it and so now SHE feels fat. It’s a lose lose- check those labels!