Buying Guide
Buying lingerie for a partner can be one of the most romantic things you can do. It's an intimate gift which, if you get it right, shows you care and have put the effort in to really think about a gift they will like.
It's also one of the most stressful gifts you can buy so don't rush in to it! We want you to get it right and there are some major brownie points to be earned here. You may even get to unwrap your present later...
Get it wrong however, and you will almost certainly live to regret it!
Before you even think about buying make sure you avoid the following pitfalls and take heed of the helpful lingerie buying advice we provide here. A few minutes reading can save you hours of grief.
Common Lingerie Buying Mistakes
The most important things to remember when buying lingerie as a present are these:
It's NOT for You!
Remember who you are buying lingerie for and tailor your future choice to this. If you buy something in a style he/she doesn't usually wear then the chances are, you've got it wrong. If you buy it in a colour or design he/she doesn't usually wear then again, you've probably got it wrong. Buy something YOU like and the chances are you've still got it wrong!
The Golden Rule - You are buying lingerie for him/her...and NOT for yourself!
Unless he/she likes it, opting for the leather, PVC, crotchless, cupless, peephole lingerie, French Maid or Naughty Nurse outfit and you'll no doubt end up sleeping with the dog that night.
It's also one of the most stressful gifts you can buy so don't rush in to it! We want you to get it right and there are some major brownie points to be earned here. You may even get to unwrap your present later...
Get it wrong however, and you will almost certainly live to regret it!
Before you even think about buying make sure you avoid the following pitfalls and take heed of the helpful lingerie buying advice we provide here. A few minutes reading can save you hours of grief.
Common Lingerie Buying Mistakes
The most important things to remember when buying lingerie as a present are these:
It's NOT for You!
Remember who you are buying lingerie for and tailor your future choice to this. If you buy something in a style he/she doesn't usually wear then the chances are, you've got it wrong. If you buy it in a colour or design he/she doesn't usually wear then again, you've probably got it wrong. Buy something YOU like and the chances are you've still got it wrong!
The Golden Rule - You are buying lingerie for him/her...and NOT for yourself!
Unless he/she likes it, opting for the leather, PVC, crotchless, cupless, peephole lingerie, French Maid or Naughty Nurse outfit and you'll no doubt end up sleeping with the dog that night.
Do Your Research
DO NOT try to guess his/her size, favourite style or for that matter, try to guess anything at all. You'll fail and fail miserably. Unfortunately, women don't work in S, M, L, and XL sizes like us; they have to make it more complicated. When you buy lingerie prepare to be hit by an array of numbers and letters associated with an even more confusing selection of strange, fascinating and wonderful products which to the untrained eye, all look the same, but to her, are very, very different.
DO NOT try to guess his/her size, favourite style or for that matter, try to guess anything at all. You'll fail and fail miserably. Unfortunately, women don't work in S, M, L, and XL sizes like us; they have to make it more complicated. When you buy lingerie prepare to be hit by an array of numbers and letters associated with an even more confusing selection of strange, fascinating and wonderful products which to the untrained eye, all look the same, but to her, are very, very different.
Think push-up, plunge, balcony, gel filled, water filled, padded, unpadded, under wired, seamless, backless, boneless, strapless, open cup...with different cup sizes from A to JJ and not forgetting the numbers, different materials and designs...and that's just the bras!
Basically, do your research first before you go shopping online and you've got a much better chance of getting it right. Try to find things with the size label in it and write down the numbers there.
Basically, do your research first before you go shopping online and you've got a much better chance of getting it right. Try to find things with the size label in it and write down the numbers there.
While you are rummaging around amongst his/her undies, make a note of the colours and styles he/she likes. Does he/she like patterns or plain styles? Go for comfort or sex appeal? These are important things to note if you are going to buy something he/she will like rather than something which gets shoved to the bottom of the drawer.
Final Tips
Presentation
An important part of your gift is the presentation and most outlets will gift wrap your purchase for you and this is well worth paying a little extra for.
Shop Online
One of the glorious things about shopping for lingerie online is the wealth of information available to you that you simply will not find in a bricks and mortar lingerie retailer. Take a look at their gift ideas, top sellers list etc. for loads of ideas of what are popular choices.
Keep The Receipt!
If worse comes to the worse, you can always swap it for something else. However, keep in mind that most internet retailers may take back certain lingerie items but will not accept returns on panties, thongs, G Strings, teddies or anything else of that nature. They are not being difficult; it’s just due to health laws.
Final Tips
Presentation
An important part of your gift is the presentation and most outlets will gift wrap your purchase for you and this is well worth paying a little extra for.
Shop Online
One of the glorious things about shopping for lingerie online is the wealth of information available to you that you simply will not find in a bricks and mortar lingerie retailer. Take a look at their gift ideas, top sellers list etc. for loads of ideas of what are popular choices.
Keep The Receipt!
If worse comes to the worse, you can always swap it for something else. However, keep in mind that most internet retailers may take back certain lingerie items but will not accept returns on panties, thongs, G Strings, teddies or anything else of that nature. They are not being difficult; it’s just due to health laws.
If you are looking for sexy lingerie gifts Fox Lingerie is a great place to find cute sexy bra sets, naughty lingerie, lingerie club wear, stockings, hosiery and other beautiful, exotic lingerie.