Knickers! Or, The Common Mistakes Men Make When Buying Lingerie
Lingerie as a Gift Can Be a Huge Win Win!
Lingerie as a present can make for a wonderful, intimate experience for both the gift-giver and receiver but, it can also be a nightmare- a huge, embarrassing, frustrating nightmare which results in a present that fails to hit the mark.
Here are the 4 big mistakes that lingerie novices make over and over again.
Gift Lingerie Mistake 1. Not Knowing the Sizing
Lingerie sizing is really not that complicated however when lingerie novices go shopping they often forget about the single most important detail– the vital statistics of their wife! No wonder they look so bewildered…
Make sure you do your research and get the right sizing. You need 3 basic bits of information:
- bra size: number plus letter (note that this is normally in inches, but some shops are now switching to metric)
- dress size (a number, in the UK starts at 6, 8, 10 and so on),
- general size (XS (eXtra Small), S (Small), M (Medium) and so on).
It is wise to get all three, as knickers, camisoles and corsets can be sized as either the dress size or the general size. Note that if the shop is using some other sizing then method then just ask for help in converting the sizing data you have into the store equivalent.
When you’re looking for sizing labels, check the sets of underwear she wears most often- it’s no good checking lingerie she never wears because she may well be avoiding it because it no longer fits.
You should also check several items to be sure to get the correct size, sometimes women can have different sized items, if you’re not sure then pick the ones she wears most often.
Gift Lingerie Mistake 2. Not Knowing Where to Shop
Lingerie novices can have a terrible time shopping what with all the hassles of a normal shopping trip combined with the extra stresses of being way outside their comfort zone. They get so hassled by the suspicious stares of the female shoppers around them that they grab the first thing that catches their eye and make a beeline for the checkout. Don’t be this guy- go shopping online first and take your time!
From the comfort of your desk you can peruse many different styles, colours and moods of lingerie. Some online places are better than other, but most have great search facilities that let you plug in the sizing you’re looking for, the price range and then you go from there- they can show you matching items from the same range and they may even gift wrap it for you. Which brings me on to my next point…
Gift Lingerie Mistake 3. Forgetting About the Presentation
The whole thing with lingerie, at least as I understand it, is that it’s a luxury item and a sexy present. Well in that case the presentation must match the contents. Don’t be like the novice and just use the plastic bag the items were purchased in, make an effort with the gift wrapping.
OK, I get it, you’re a man so fiddling with ribbons and tape isn’t your thing. So then get someone else to do it for you, like the shop you bought it from or use a luxury style gift box which is incredibly simple but very effective and will set the right tone for your gift.
