Lingerie is a very intimate gift; and one that can keep on giving! But, buying lingerie for your lover can be a bit intimidating. How do you know what size she is, what would look best on her, what style she'd like and be most comfortable in, etc? These are all important questions to ask yourself, although, they may not always be the easiest to answer.....correctly. Hopefully these pointers will help.

What's Her Size?

Figuring out what size she wears is a great place to start. The best way to get her size correct is to find some time when you can, respectfully, peek in her "panty" drawer. Take a look at both her underwear size (can be listed as both S, M, L, etc or 2, 4, 6 ,8 , etc) and her bra size (these are listed with both a letter and number, for example 34C, or 38B).  You'll need both these measurements to get the piece that fits her best.

If you can't find an opportunity to do this, try chatting with her best friend or sister; someone that knows her well and knows you and your love for her. They might be able to provide some helpful advice, especially if they shop with her from time to time. Or, find a moment to creatively ask her, without giving your intentions away of course.

Probably the worst idea is to guess at her size. If you get it wrong there's a strong possibility that your gift will make her feel upset and/or self conscious instead of sexy, and you just might be in for a night of unhappiness instead of the passion you were hoping for.

What Will Look Best on Her?

While size is important so is buying the right piece of lingerie for her body type. For example, if your partner is voluptuous and "well endowed" in the bust, a negligee (a loose often sheer gown) or baby doll teddy (a short gown that is fitted around the bust then flares out near the hemline) is a great choice for her because it helps draw attention to her assets; her beautiful curves and bountiful bust, while hiding things she may be less comfortable with like a large belly or bottom.

On the other hand, if your amour is tall and slim, a nice corset (a tight fitting garment that usually covers the bust and cinches the waist) and garter belt will help make her smaller bust and curves more noticeable while the garter belt helps to accentuate her long and sexy legs.

In general, buying lingerie that will suit her unique and beautiful body will be pretty easy if you simply look for pieces that enhance her assets and help hide those areas that you know she may feel......less than thrilled about.

What Will She Feel Most Comfortable In?

You also need to really consider your lover and her personal style. If the piece you buy is too far away from what she will feel comfortable in, you may not be doing anyone any favors.

At the same time though, if the two of you have discussed certain fantasies and these include unique lingerie that under normal circumstances wouldn't remind you of her; in this case, it's probably alright (and will likely even be fun) if you go ahead and buy a piece like this. Just make sure it's a mutual fantasy you've discussed together, and not a personal one of yours you're just hoping she'll agree to.

On the quest for the perfect piece of lingerie that will make your partner feel comfortable, it's also important to look at the fabrics that the pieces are made from. Lace, satin, and silk are probably the best material choices for situations in which you're just not sure what type of material she'd like. They feel nice on the skin, are comfortable and usually aren't too over the top style wise.

Lingerie also comes in leather, velvet, Lycra, and even PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Buying pieces made of these materials is best done when she is with you and can try them on though. It's usually really important that lingerie made of these types of materials fit really well simply because of the way they hug the body.

Presentation Is Also Important

The finishing touch on an intimate gift like this is how you actually present it to her. You can simply wrap up the package and give it to her as a stand alone gift. Or, you could also give her the lingerie as part of a larger gift that will help set the mood for the evening. For example, you might want to create a basket or gift bag and include some scented lotions, candles and /or a bottle of champagne; things like this that will look nice as well as help create a romantic atmosphere to go with the sexy lingerie.

Now that you know a bit more about what you're looking for, your lingerie shopping trip will hopefully be much more fruitful, and your special night with your special lady will be all that you both had hoped for.