Lingerie Party Ideas

Whether for a bridal shower, doing some private shopping or as a way of getting a lot of opinions on an outfit for a special date, lingerie party ideas are endless. The one constant is that a well-organized party will be a lot of fun for all.

Most lingerie parties are thrown for brides-to-be.

The bulk of lingerie parties are thrown so that women can get together and shop for lingerie in a much more relaxed and yet lively environment than they might experience in even the most high-end shop. The other main reason for hosting a lingerie party is in conjunction with a bridal shower – although the lingerie party will probably be a different event, as prospective brides probably don't want their mothers there.

A bridal lingerie party doesn't need an extra theme, just games, food and fun. But when selling lingerie, interest is created when the party and the lingerie revolve around an idea.

Holidays are always great, with Valentine's Day being the most natural. But Halloween and Christmas attract their fair share of lingerie interest as well.

You can also organize your lingerie party idea around:

• A masquerade ball – great for selling costume and fantasy lingerie
• A zoo or jungle theme – perfect for animal prints
• Casino night – all the lingerie can be black, white and red

Once you have a general lingerie party idea set, consider how you can make it even more appealing to your guests. If many attendees have never attended a lingerie party, they may think it's just about being risqué, or a high-pressure sales event. Besides making a note in the invitation that there is absolutely no requirement to buy, just to have fun, you might try finding ways to make the party seem less about shopping. This is especially crucial in difficult economic times, when even practical bras and panties might seem like a hefty expenditure.

You might consider tying the party in with a charitable fundraising event, so that your guests can treat themselves but also feel part of a good cause. If your theme is zoo or jungle-related, a charity for animals is the obvious match. Note on the invitation that a percentage of the proceeds of each sale will go to this charity. A mermaid-theme party, which is very popular, can help benefit groups trying to save the oceans. And perhaps if anyone is feeling daring enough to dress up and be photographed, you can find an appropriate way to use the pictures to help raise more interest in the charity as well as the brand of lingerie.

For a bridal shower lingerie party, there may not be pressure to sell, but you do want to make sure the bride feels like a beloved princess. Surprises are great, but most of the time, it's best to include the bride in the party planning to be sure she doesn't feel obligated to do something she doesn't enjoy. And have her be the one to decide how naughty everything can be, from the invitations to the games and prizes.

Most food at lingerie parties can be simple, whether it's an afternoon or evening event. For evening, you will need to serve entrees, rather than just hors d'oeuvres. Unless you are a gourmet cook or have access to a fancy caterer, you don't need to get too elaborate. However, guests will appreciate it if some of the food relates to the party theme. This is easiest with dessert, so a Valentine's party can have a heart-shaped cake while an animal print party can have a child's zoo cake.

You don't want to spend a lot on prizes, but try not to buy plastic junk that's just going to get thrown away. Since it's a lingerie party, look for prizes that fit the party, just as thongs or leg garters. Keep it simple – and keep it fun!

The bottom line when it comes to lingerie party ideas is to be creative, but do it in a way that makes everyone feel comfortable so that they will have a great time.

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