Men's Guide to Buying Lingerie for Women

So many questions pop into a man's mind when thinking about buying lingerie for his girl: What color does she like? What style? Will it fit? Will she wear it? Will she like it? Will I like it? If you’re a man and want to buy lingerie as a gift, you may be wondering if there is a men’s guide to buying lingerie for women.

The Men’s Guide to Buying Lingerie for Women

Here it is! A few guidelines, written by a woman, to help you clueless men in buying lingerie for women.

Think About What She Likes

The first thing to remember in the men’s guide to buying lingerie for women is that it’s important to buy her something that she will actually wear and won’t be offended by. If the woman you’re buying lingerie for doesn’t wear or approve of dominatrix lingerie, don’t buy it for her. The same is true of costumes, like a French Maid costume.

Ask her what she likes or notice what kind of lingerie she wears normally. Some women do not like thongs, and will not wear them. Other women find see through lingerie or mesh lingerie trashy. Some women will find garter belts very sexy, while others will see them as slutty and wonder what kind of woman you want to sleep with.

Look at what she wears in her closet. Does she wear tight jeans with a tight t-shirt or tank top? If so, she may like a lingerie item that is a little tighter, that shows some skin. If the clothes in her closet are looser and don’t show much skin, she’ll probably want something a little modest.

If you’re not certain, a baby doll, camisole with matching panties, or a slip may be your best bet. Look for items make from silk and satin that flow away from the body with minimal embellishment.

After you’ve bought her a couple of lingerie items, you’ll be able to discover what she likes and what she hates. You can also talk to her and ask her to look at catalogs or lingerie pictures online to help you know what she’ll like or dislike.

Find out her Correct Size

This is one of the biggest mistake men make, and the second rule in the men’s guide to buying lingerie for women. If you buy something that’s too small she may feel flattered or she may feel fat. If you buy something too big, she’ll absolutely feel fat. Ask her what size she wears or go through her drawers to get an idea. If you’re still not certain what size she is, write down the sizes in her drawer and ask a lingerie saleswoman for help. Finally, remember that if this is a spouse or if you’ve been living with this woman for a while, she may be very offended if you get her the wrong size.

Choose her Favorite Color

There are many colors in lingerie options and you may be uncertain which one to choose for your girl. Ask her what her favorite color is. Look in her closet and see what color she favors and what color her favorite blouse is. If you’re still uncertain, black is usually (though not always) a good way to go.

What about the Lace, Ribbons and other Embellishments?

Some women like lingerie with tassels on their breasts, but most don’t. Some ribbon and lace on lingerie can be very tasteful, if you know what you’re doing. If you’re uncertain, basic lingerie with minimal embellishment may be the best. You can also ask a lingerie salesperson for help, though you should listen to your instincts over what the salesperson is saying.

Become Educated about the Kinds of Lingerie

Another tip to buying lingerie for women is to know what kind of lingerie there is, and what exactly you are buying. Learn what a garter belt, baby doll and slip are. Look online or read articles about the kinds of lingerie so you don’t feel overwhelmed when you actually shopping. If you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable going into a lingerie store, shop for your girlfriend/spouse lingerie online. Victoria’s Secret and Fredrick’s of Hollywood offer great online selections.

In Conclusion

There are just a two more hints to buying lingerie for women—and they address what to do if she doesn’t like your gift. Everyone makes mistakes, so it’s important that you keep the receipt in case she wants to return it. In addition, if she says she likes it, but doesn’t wear it, she probably doesn’t like it. You can ask her what she doesn’t like about it, or next time you buy her lingerie, try buying her something different.

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