Valentines Lingerie

Lingerie is always the one gift that men tend to get wrong. Not because they have bad taste, or because they skimp on it but because they lack planning.

So here are a few key points to unlock the mystery to the secret of purchasing the perfect lingerie present for the lady in your life which could be the best Valentine's gift your partner has received in a long time.

What colour does she prefer?

Pay attention to what she currently wears. You’ll notice she probably wears black a lot but this could just be for the convenience of everyday. Does she have a favourite colour? Look through the underwear drawer and you’ll notice that certain colours are a reoccurring theme - this should indicate what colour of underwear she prefers. If you really can’t decide, opt for black, creams, champaign or chocolate, just neutral colours that are classics and can still be worn under her favourite outfits.

No idea of style & design...

Find out what she likes to wear not what you want to see! Look at her wardrobe and assess what her style is she may like many different types of underwear which means you’re in luck. If her style is quite casual it may not be a good idea to get her something that Dita Von Teese would wear for one of her shows! Lacy doesn’t necessarily mean sexy either – the smoother fabrics such as satin and silk are quite luxurious and can be the perfect choice. Popular designer brands include La Perla, Myla, and Agent Provocateur re popular and luxurious brands and for ladies who are blessed with bigger bosoms; Freya and Bravisimo are great for diverse colours, availability of the bigger sizes and variety of styles.

What size is she?

For the love of God please make sure you purchase the correct size. There is not much work involved in this. All you have to do is to take a sneak peek through her underwear drawer and if all else fails; take the bra with you when going shopping! Wild guesses, luck and chance will not get you through this. If you get this wrong, it could be the biggest disaster you’ve ever had on Valentine’s Day as she will not be impressed!

Is online shopping the best way to purchase underwear?

Online purchasing is for experienced shoppers only. If this is the first time you are attempting to buy your lady lingerie, it’s a better option you go to the shop and see the product firsthand as items can look very different on a computer screen than they do on the shop floor, fabric textures, colours and detail are not truly represented online if you’re not a seasoned online shopper. If there are size issues in the shop and that is the only item you’ve seen and liked, I suggest you write down the style name, colour and size, try another branch if there is still no joy, then see if you can get it online – but a shop visit is a prerequisite when purchasing underwear.

...and If you’re still not sure...

If all else fails opt for a silk kimono. They are sexy, and seductive. A baby doll set with matching knickers or a silk chemise and cami kicker set requires no knowledge of the bra size! Could be the perfect choice of gift if time is of the essence, plus the latter it’s a girls’ favourite thing to kick back in after a hard day at the office!