The Man's Simple Guide to Buying Lingerie

For a man this has to be one of the hardest things he may have to do but, if he gets it right it will also be the most rewarding. So, how can you be sure of picking the right size and style for your girlfriend without looking and feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing? Well, The Simple Guide to Lingerie will tell you everything you need to know and more to make sure your girlfriend stays wrapped round your little finger. ;)

Points to consider 

Before you even click on to the Lingerie section of the SexShop365:

• Decide on the type of lingerie you are looking to buy. There are so many different varieties, it would be easy to get confused and give up altogether. However, lingerie can be divided up into sections and if you know what occasion you’re buying for then you’re already half way there. For example, do you want to introduce a bit of role play into the bedroom? Then the Fantasy or Halloween section could just be what you’re looking for. Or, perhaps you want to show her how much you love her or want to make her feel beautiful, then the Roxanna Exclusive range or the Cottelli Collection could be just the thing.
  
  
• Don’t buy for yourself! It’s an easy mistake to make but many men tend to buy something that they want to see their girlfriend in. Try to resist the temptation to buy something that you think will look good on her. Have a look through her lingerie drawer for the type of fabric, style and colour of underwear she prefers.
  
  
• How much do you want to spend? Lingerie can be expensive but it will help if you keep a budget in mind. Generally, the more expensive lingerie is the better the quality but rules are meant to be broken and you could find yourself bagging a bargain. Expect to pay anything from £10 upwards for individual items or sets.
  
  
• What is her size? The usual sizing method for a bra is the back and cup size e.g. 34b. 34 is the length of the back and b is the cup size. If you really have no idea as to what size she is, please don’t guess. It is virtually impossible to guess the size of her bra just by looking at her. A women’s weight and underwear size often fluctuate and she may not be the same size every day of the month. The menstrual cycle can play havoc with her body and even she can get it wrong sometimes. It’s probably accurate to say that a majority of women are wearing the wrong bra size whether they know it or not. For a general idea of her bra size, check out her lingerie drawer. Knickers, camisoles, teddy’s, Basques, corsets and the like are usually sized either by 10, 12, 14 etc or S, M, L and XL. Check out her clothes wardrobe for an idea of what size clothes she wears and if you can, find a couple of items that size by letters i.e. S, M or L. Always keep the receipt or record of the transaction so if worse comes to the worse and you get it wrong, she can always swap it for the right size.
  
  
• What type of bra should I buy? Basically, bras come in all different degrees of support. A lot though is based on personal preferences. Some girls will never ever buy an under-wired bra but others will swear by them. It is also possible to buy crop tops which probably give the least amount of support but are ideal for small breasted women. Check out her lingerie drawer again to see the type of bras she buys. For extra brownie points, try and buy a matching set.
  
  
• What colour should you buy? Black and white lingerie are usually the most flattering and if you’re really unsure as to which colour she would prefer, always buy black. Black is sexy and a majority of women have at least one item of black underwear in their lingerie drawer. Basically, you can’t go wrong with this colour. Other colours to consider like red are best left to her to decide about. Red is a strong vibrant colour, is more commonly associated with whores and it doesn’t suit everyone. So steer clear of this colour unless you know for a fact that she loves it.
  
  
• Don’t be afraid to seek advice. If you’re still having trouble figuring out what really is the best thing to buy her, don’t be afraid to ask for advice, either from her best friend or a sales assistant if you’re buying from a high street shop.

Top 5 recommended ideas for Gifts for your girlfriend:

1. Fantasy or Role Play – Sexy School Girl Uniform, PVC Dream Nurse or Nurses Outfit.
2. Romance – Basque Set or Roxana Exclusive.
3. Erotic – Cat suit with Zipper or Black Hot-Pant Set.
4. Fetish – Desire Bikini Set or Rubber Secrets Bra and Rubber Secrets Bedboots. 
5. Daring – Lace Dress or Spiderweb Dress.