How To Buy Lingerie - A Quick Guide

By Andrea of Lingerie & Co.

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

SIZE

1X = 39 - 42	31 - 34	41 - 44	16 - 18
2X = 42 - 45	34 - 37	44 - 47	20 - 22
3X = 45 - 48	37 - 40	47 - 50	22 - 24
4X = 48 - 51	40 - 43	50 - 53

The next thing you need to know is her size. We offer all the sizes - from 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. At www.lingerie.co.uk we also offer "Made to Measure" ranges. For more information please email me via andrea@lingerie.co.uk

If you are buying for someone else (such as wife or girlfriend) we suggest you 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.

A leading bra manufacture suggests the following method to ascertain exact measurements: -

Put on your best fitting bra. Loop the tape measure under your armpits and above your breasts. The tape should be snug, but not tight. The resulting measurement is the size of your torso. Then, lower the tape measure so it reaches around the fullest part of your breasts. Subtract the size of your torso from this measurement and consult the table below to determine your cup size.

• A - up to 1"
• B - up to 2"
• C - up to 3"
• D - up to 4"
• DD - up to 5"

If the breasts in question are not your own please obtain full permission and cooperation of the owner. Failure to do so may result in an immediate visit to the nearest emergency room.

Colour is pretty much a matter of personal preference. If you're still unsure, here are a few tips that might help:

Blonde's - black and all shades of blue look great.

Brunettes - two most natural colours are white and red.

Redhead's - shades of green, especially teal, are stunning.

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.

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.

Just because you can't see it doesn't mean it won't make her feel sexy. Women absolutely love to wear sexy, frilly, satiny bras and panties under their clothes, even though you may not know that she's wearing it. Women go by touch, whereas men go by visuals. Also, if you are going to buy her a bra, make sure you get the matching panties to go with it. So when choosing undergarments, make sure they are something that will make HER feel sexy, and something you will enjoy looking at as she's undressing.

We hope that our quick guide has helped with your purchase of lingerie. Remember at www.lingerie.co.uk we offer you

• Made to Measure range
• Free Lingerie Gift Wrapping.
• Free Lingerie Catalogues.
• A Returns guarantee.
• 72 hour despatch for some lingerie styles and one of the biggest stock holdings of Shirley of Hollywood lingerie ouside the US.
• Best value guarantee.
• Secure Ordering and a Guaranteed discreet service.

And if you would like any assistance regarding your purchase please feel free to email via andrea@lingerie.co.uk

Warm regards,

Andrea : Director of Lingerie & Co.