Buying Women's Lingerie - Tips to Keep a Guy Out of the Doghouse

What woman would not want to be desired by the man of her life - both physically and mentally? To express your desire for her you may have tried the usual ways of gifting flowers, jewelry, taking out for dinners or for vacations. And when it comes to truly make her feel special and wanted, the thought of gifting her beautiful lingerie might have crossed the mind of everyone. Whether to spice up the sex life or simply to make her special, gifting lingerie has always been a sure shot success!

Today high streets are crowded with beautiful lingerie stores. Who knows you may have frequented one of the lingerie departments with your girlfriend or your wife. But when it comes to buying lingerie all by himself, every guy gets cold feet.

So, how to go about it? If you are people shy and would not want t discuss it with the shop attendants, then you can definitely try online buying. However, where you buy the lingerie from is the least of your problems. Buying the perfect lingerie for the special someone would need some help - size, type, material! But don't panic...we'll keep it specific.

o Guys, you do often have the tendency to think of your women one size bigger than she really is. There is nothing worse than gifting her lingerie one size bigger than her actual size. Gifting one size smaller is not good either. This is why getting the right size lingerie is very important.

o Getting the size right. There are many ways to go about it. Inspect her closet and write down the size. The sizes generally come in numbers and letters. The bra sizes go like 'nnX/XX' while panties could be from S, M, L, etc. If you are not living together with her and do not know the exact size, then you will probably have to consult some of lady whom you know and who might be of her size. But remember getting the right size is very important.

o Material. You will probably get dazzled by the type of material that you would see on display. Being a guy, with the gorgeous models sporting each negligee chances are you would like to buy them all! But take it easy. Remember some important tips.

- Silk, satin, lace etc are better material over polyester or nylon.


- Having good bead work is good, but ensure that there aren't beads at places that may make her uncomfortable.

- Look for tie-ins...untying the lingerie good often be more exciting than unhooking it.

o Do not get fooled by what you may have seen on a film, a magazine or on a website. Your special someone has her own style and beauty. Buy something that matches her style and at the same time excites you as well. Do not however try to impose your style on her.

Be confident while buying one and rest assured that you will get that special smile off her face and that special treatment that you desire.

Caring For Lingerie - How to Care For Your Delicates

So you have the enviable collection of lingerie and delicates and you are faced with the dreaded question of how to take care of them? Last time that you had tossed your bra in a washing machine the underwire came out! Now you wouldn't want that, right? Nor would you want your inner wears to get rough or your silk negligee lose color. At the same time, most of us do not have the time to take special care of the delicates or hand-wash those either. Here are some easy care tips especially meant for your delicates.

o First and foremost, do not forget to look at the care instructions for each lingerie or delicate. Most manufacturers specify exactly what to do and which cleaning procedure to avoid.

o If you follow the delicate cycle specified in most modern-day cleaners and dryers, you will be good to go. These cycles generally use cold water and easier drying cycles. Remember to use detergent meant for woolens and delicate clothes. Do not use bleach!

o Another way is putting all your lingerie is a lingerie bag and then adding it to the regular load. These bags are generally net bags which help drain the detergent and water from your lingerie and at the same time ensures that the delicates are not directly thrown into the ruthless washing cycles of twisting and turning. You can keep the washed lingerie in the same bag while putting it back into the dryer.

o Another way of cleaning your lingerie is using your washing machine as a bucket. Fill it up with cold water and detergent and soak in your lingerie in it. Keep it for half an hour. Now drain out the soapy water and fill in with clean water. Soak in the soapy lingerie in it. Drain water when cleaned and then dry by hanging out the lingerie separately.

o Drying your lingerie correctly is also very important. If possible let those dry naturally instead of a dryer. If you hang those in hangers and leave those on your shower rod while leaving for office, when you come back, those would be dry and ready for wear. That way you can save the excess heat associated with most dryers that may cause permanent damage to your satin or chiffon innerwear.

o Drycleaning becomes necessary for some sort of materials. Often silk and satin wears come with manufacturer's note of dry cleaning only. Yes we all know that dry cleaning is expensive and also requires you to drop in your inner wear with people you do not know! These days many dry cleaning agents are available in the market that can be used at home. Try one of those. If you follow the instructions, these are pretty easy to use.

o Storage is also very important when it comes to taking care of your delicates. Wrap these in soft paper and store those at the top. Do not add load on top of your lingerie stack. Remember to hang negligees, baby dolls or delicate chemise and camisoles. Otherwise the delicate wear may lose shape.

Bra Size - Don't Guess at It, Get Yourself Measured and Know Your Bra Size!

You can get hold of a bra that fits your bust size perfectly only after you find out your bust measurements correctly. Wrong bra sizes, whether they are tight or loose, have serious outcomes which may even mean back and neck injuries. Moreover, as another side effect, you may experience finger and hand numbness by wearing wrong sized bras. It's not just about discomfort when you choose the wrong bra size; it's about looking awkward as it makes your body look strange. Wearing a properly fitted bra can only mean two things- better looks and more comfort.

Most women are confused about the letters and size numbers they see printed on bra labels. Most of them don't even know how to distinguish between an A size and AA size. Distinguishing between E and DD is no piece of cake for them either. Once you pay a little attention you will realize how easy it is to read all those size charts. Take a measuring tape and measure your own size in order to find out what will actually fit you.

Step 1:

Measure your body from right where your breast ends and your waist begins. The tape should be snug but make sure it's not too tight to distort measurements. What ever readings you have simply subtract 5 from them. This way you get a band size which we will discuss later on.

Step 2:

Now measure your bust where it is fullest. At this point the tape should be comfortably lined with your body's round and not be too tight. If the reading you get is odd, then round it. Now take your band size and subtract this new measurement from it.

Step 3:

This will give you the size of your cups. You can read your measurement against the company sizes in this way:

AA= 1" and lesser


A= 1"

B= 2"

C= 3"

D= 4"

E /DD= 5"

F/DDD=6"

If you are searching for the perfect bra then taking measurements are just a part of the process. When buying yourself a bra, the center of the bra should touch your body and not stay raised. Also ensure that your straps are not the only things that hold your bust in position. It can exert pressure on your back and the bra will lose its shape quickly.

Once you grab hold of your measurements, it is time to pamper yourself with a sensuous and sexy bra. So get out there and quench your cravings with confidence and know what you deserve.

Bra Sizes and Styles - How to Know the Right Bra For You

Women, most of the times are rarely aware of changes in their bra size and end up wearing wrong sizes. Body changes due to certain factors such as water retention or aging can very quickly change bra sizes significantly while being unnoticed at the same moment for the individual wearing a bra. The following content will give you some basic guidance on measuring your bra size so that you can find the right fit for yourself.

Sales personnel can help you measure your size properly but incase you are shopping through a magazine then you need to measure your size on your own.

Are you wearing the right bra size?

If your band is tight or your back straps slip up then it means your cups are small. If your band is tighter than being comfortable then your current band size is larger than the bra band that you are wearing.


Your cups should not have empty space in them. If they do then you need a smaller cup size. If you feel that your current cups are too tight then you need a different bra.

If your bras underwire presses in too deeply then you need to get larger cups. This may also happen when the bra's side wings are smaller than what they should be.

Measuring correctly

The main measurements that you will need are full bust, upper bust and under bust.

Under bust: take measurements from beneath your bust. Hold your measuring tape in position beneath the bust and make sure it isn't too tight.

Upper bust: place the measuring tape under your arms but over your bust.

Full bust: measure from where you feel your breast is fullest.

Now subtract both measurements from each other and see what the figure you get is. If you get a figure more than 2" then your band size is calculated by adding 2 or 3 inches to this measurement and getting an even figure. If the difference turns out to be lesser than 2" then it is your band size.

Subtracting the figure you get out of measuring your full bust from that of the upper bust is what determines your cup size. Here are the sizes you should use as your readings:

AA