A MEN'S GUIDE TO SHOPPING FOR THAT SPECIAL LINGERIE 



1.Find the right place
With so many options out there, from large department stores to specialty boutiques, it can be overwhelming knowing where to go. Our advice? Find a store that carries a wide selection of different brands, designers and manufacturers; that way you can ensure your one-stop shop will have everything and anything you may be looking for. Along with a great selection, boutiques provide that one-on-one attention you'll need because let's face it, do you really know the difference between a G-string and a Thong? Didn't think so. 

2.Don't guess her size
A word of caution: Even though the test would be fun, don't use your hands to figure out what cup size your loved one may be. Smaller breasted women sometime seek extra padding in the bra to create a "push-up" effect while larger breasted women prefer more coverage. Trying to estimate her size is impossible, so you have two choices: Either sneak into her lingerie drawer to check out the sizing label before you go shopping or look at other options like nightgowns, robes, sexy camisoles and bottoms that come in the standard S, M, L. Get her size from her own lingerie first. Her cup size is equal to 1 inch from the ribs out. For example: a 32 AA has a rib measurement of 32 and cup size of 1/2 inch deep or is 33 inches around when measured from the highest point. If she's pregnant, her cup size will increase 25% by week 10.

THESE ARE SOME TRIED & TRUE METHODS FOR WOMEN'S LINGERIE

Wider straps make her shoulders and arms look thinner. They also support a C, D, DD or E cup. Thin straps wear out too soon and don't keep things up or in place. This is very annoying!
Spaghetti straps look sexy but are annoying to most women because they fall off her narrow shoulders. This means the garment is likely to remain in a drawer.
Over a C cup always choose underwire garments (bras, corsets, bustier and slips/camisoles when possible) unless she's indicated she dislikes this
Structured or tailored garments (corsets, bustier and A line slips) look better on most women, especially if she is voluptuous.
Red is the one color that looks great on any woman who wears it. Black or White tend to make the wearer look pale and pasty.
Unless she's model thin, go for coverage over skimpy. Leave something to the imagination. Lace, satin or silk conceal. If she's comfortable in it, she'll wear it. 
If the garment is synthetic, look for cotton linings, especially in the crotch.
If you're not sure of her size, opt for your smaller guess. She will return it but will appreciate the fact you think she is smaller than she is.
Women's lingerie goes by bra size. You'll need to sneak a peak at hers to get the right size.
Bottoms go by S (2,3,4), M (5,6), L (7,8), XL (9,10) or sizes 1-10. The larger she is, the more coverage she'll want to feel sexy.

3.Think about her personal style
Take note of how she dresses on a day-to-day basis. What is her go-to look? Is she feminine, athletic or sexy? Try to match her lingerie wardrobe with her existing one. Believe us, she'll notice the extra effort.