With Valentine's Day and lingerie birthdays never too far away, men know that she is going to want a gift, and it will have to be a good one. More and more men are starting to buy lingerie - a good option. However, it is necessary to do it right and avoid embarrassing yourself, but how? You don't want to be the guy seen picking out women's underwear from the rack in a street store. You can't bring yourself to go into a specialty shop either, since you're too embarrassed to admit that you don't know her size, and do you feel comfortable talking to the assistant about how your wife has grapefruit-sized, apple-sized, or melon-sized breasts? The lower-risk lingerie option is buying Calvin Klein online: no embarrassment, a good selection to choose from, and you can always return the underwear if you make a mistake. Check their return policy though, since some websites won’t accept returns of intimate items—namely underwear. Men’s underwear shopping guides have been used with great success by many male shoppers around the world. Here are my own top tips and advice to help men choose lingerie for their partner:
1. Remember that it is **her** wearing the underwear, not yours! Many women prefer pretty, lace, elegant underwear to the naughty things you might prefer to see her in!
2. Cheap and cheerful usually means scratchy and uncomfortable, and they often end up in the B bin very shortly after purchase...
3. Go through her drawer and pick out underwear she has worn recently and that fits her well. Check the size tags and buy those sizes (e.g., 32F, 38G, etc.). TIP: Make sure you put her underwear drawer back exactly as you found it!
4. For bras and nightwear, check her clothing sizes.
5. Choose colors that complement her eye color, hair color, and skin tone—if unsure, black is always safe.
6. Think about what the garments are for—if it’s just for bedroom use, you can opt for pieces that you know can be a bit daring, but that you both like.
7. If you really want to impress, choose quality luxury lingerie—some websites will even gift-wrap them for you.
8. If the lingerie is for everyday wear, think about what type of clothes she wears with it:
- Is she naturally modest? Choose something in a flesh tone. A white bra will show more under a white blouse than one that matches her skin tone. A little lace or embroidery will make it more special.
- Or does she like wearing lace or colored underwear that shows clearly? Go for the most luxurious-looking pieces—quality and lace count matter here, so ensure you buy something that will fit her well if it’s meant to be "seen."
- Does she like her straps to stay in place? Look for lingerie that has decorative lace or embroidery on both the cups and straps.
9. Don’t choose something too revealing if it’s your first time buying for her. Pick something simple and classy and learn about her likes and dislikes for future purchases.
10. If you’re still unsure, why not buy a lingerie gift card? This saves embarrassment (and your relationship), and this way, you both get to choose...