How to Pick Lingerie for a Girlfriend
Lingerie can be provocative or demure, impractical or useful, dreamily romantic or racy. As a gift, it is thoughtful and appropriate if chosen well.
Things You'll Need:
Your girlfriend's preferences for lingerie
Your girlfriend's bra, panty and dress sizes
Step
1
Know her size before you go shopping. If your relationship is too new for you to know her bra and panty size, at least get her dress size. When she has an upcoming occasion such as a birthday or Valentine's Day, asking her dress size so you can buy her a gift that will not spoil the surprise.
Step
2
Pick from underwear or nightwear. Some lingerie is meant to be worn under clothes while some is meant to be worn to bed, either for sleeping or sex. Panties and bras fall into both categories. Negligees and babydolls are usually nightwear. A chemise can be worn to sleep in or used as a slip under clothes.
Step
3
Emphasize her best assets. If she has gorgeous breasts, a plunging underwire bra will emphasize them. If she has long legs, try panties with a high cut hip or sheer stockings and a garter belt.
Step
4
De-emphasize body parts she is not comfortable with. If she thinks she has a big butt, chances are she won't like wearing a thong. Similarly, don't buy her a short, tight-fitting camisole if she thinks she has a fat tummy.
Step
5
Choose colors according to what looks best on her and what her favorite colors are. She might like pastel flowers, bright patterns or solid colors in satin or lace.
Step
6
Think about what she feels comfortable wearing by herself and in front of you. Even though she might be wearing it for you, she is also wearing it for herself. You don't want to buy her something that will end up staying in her drawer.
Step
7
Ask the sales associate if the items can be returned if they don't fit. Remember that panties are not usually returnable. When in doubt, go with a smaller size (except for bras!) and her ego will thank you. Your girlfriend can return the items later and get a bigger size.
Tips & Warnings
Do not pick lingerie for your girlfriend if your relationship is brand new. It can easily be misinterpreted. Save the lingerie gift for when your girlfriend is comfortable enough with you to accept it.
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Lingerie can be provocative or demure, impractical or useful, dreamily romantic or racy. As a gift, it is thoughtful and appropriate if chosen well.
Things You'll Need:
Your girlfriend's preferences for lingerie
Your girlfriend's bra, panty and dress sizes
Step
1
Know her size before you go shopping. If your relationship is too new for you to know her bra and panty size, at least get her dress size. When she has an upcoming occasion such as a birthday or Valentine's Day, asking her dress size so you can buy her a gift that will not spoil the surprise.
Step
2
Pick from underwear or nightwear. Some lingerie is meant to be worn under clothes while some is meant to be worn to bed, either for sleeping or sex. Panties and bras fall into both categories. Negligees and babydolls are usually nightwear. A chemise can be worn to sleep in or used as a slip under clothes.
Step
3
Emphasize her best assets. If she has gorgeous breasts, a plunging underwire bra will emphasize them. If she has long legs, try panties with a high cut hip or sheer stockings and a garter belt.
Step
4
De-emphasize body parts she is not comfortable with. If she thinks she has a big butt, chances are she won't like wearing a thong. Similarly, don't buy her a short, tight-fitting camisole if she thinks she has a fat tummy.
Step
5
Choose colors according to what looks best on her and what her favorite colors are. She might like pastel flowers, bright patterns or solid colors in satin or lace.
Step
6
Think about what she feels comfortable wearing by herself and in front of you. Even though she might be wearing it for you, she is also wearing it for herself. You don't want to buy her something that will end up staying in her drawer.
Step
7
Ask the sales associate if the items can be returned if they don't fit. Remember that panties are not usually returnable. When in doubt, go with a smaller size (except for bras!) and her ego will thank you. Your girlfriend can return the items later and get a bigger size.
Tips & Warnings
Do not pick lingerie for your girlfriend if your relationship is brand new. It can easily be misinterpreted. Save the lingerie gift for when your girlfriend is comfortable enough with you to accept it.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2102874_pick-lingerie-girlfriend.html
