Lingerie - Do You Want To Look More Elegant And Feel Sexy?
by Juste Gnimavo
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...
Types of Lingerie
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, Pyjamas, 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 or Stay-Ups, Body Stocking) - Fantasy
Lingerie: Size
The next thing you need to know is her size: the standard Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large (XL) to the Plus sizes ranging from 1X to 4X. These sizes are for the clothes sizes such as panties, sleepwear, garters, hosiery and fantasy wear.
Bra sizes are totally different
If you are buying for someone else (such as wife or girlfriend), you must 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.
Hair colour is only one way of choosing colour but consider skin colour and tone as well. The most important factor in choosing colour 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.
THE TYPE OF WOMAN YOU ARE BUYING 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.
by Andrea Middleton of Lingerie Confidential How To Buy Lingerie - A Quick Guide