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The Guy's Guide to Choosing Lingerie
(that she will actually wear)
Guys, we know you just want to see skin and lots of it...the more skin the better! But if you want to get a girl into lingerie, you need to choose something that she feels sexy wearing or one of two things will happen:
1. She'll take one look at the tiny scrap of fabric that you picked out for her, and she'll get mad and throw it at you. I've seen my mom do this to my dad.
Guys, don't be that guy!
2. She'll put on that piece of dental floss just to make you happy, but she will feel fat and ugly and awkward. That means she will not feel sexy and you have defeated the purpose of buying the lingerie.
Because you want her to feel hot and sexy and interested in having sex, right?
Here's how to buy it right:
Not every woman feels comfortable with baring her bottom in a sexy thong.
Put some thought into what body parts she feels most comfortable with and choose lingerie to compliment. Think about the types of clothing she wears every day. Does she enjoy showing off her cleavage? Does she like to wear short skirts or butt-hugging slacks?
A few ideas:
Show off nice legs in something short like a babydoll or short chemise.
Play up good cleavage with a halter or bustier style.
Display toned arms with a camisole.
Have fun
Get her in touch with her inner child by choosing fun prints like cherries or clouds. Or appeal to her wilder side: animal prints, lace or bold colors like red are perfect.
Colors
Black, red and white (or off-white) look good on almost everyone. Blondes look great in pastels, and brunettes can carry off stronger colors like purple and emerald green. Redheads do best with greens, blues and earthy tones.
Soft touch
If you like touching the garment, she'll like wearing it. Velvet, silk and satin have lots of tactile appeal. If you're buying online, stick with fabrics that you already know what they feel like. Stretch lace feels incredible and is very flattering to every body type. Charmeuse feels just like silk but is much more affordable. Ribbed knit is like a "wife-beater" t-shirt, very soft and comfortable and form fitting. Lycra has some "squeezing" power, think bicycle shorts.
Get comfy
Casual, updated intimates come in styles like tank tops, bikinis and p.j.s. Look for cotton, flannel or other naturally cozy fabrics. If it feels comfortable enough to sleep in, you get to se it tonight and tomorrow morning (and maybe a lot more often...)
Sizes
The best way to find her correct size is to ask. Show her the "Wishlist" feature (you will need to create an account to access this feature) on OhCheri.com and tell her to go shopping! You can also look through her closet and underwear drawer. Keep in mind that most lingerie has a lot of give. You can get pretty close to the size and it's all good because she won't be wearing it all day anyway, right?
Presentation
If you are excited and happy to give her this gift, she will also be excited and happy. Set the mood with soft music, candlelight, flowers, chocolate, massage oil, a glowing fire, feathers...whatever it takes to tease her with upcoming events.
Explanation of terms
Chemise - A straight gown that skims the body.
Negligee - A loose, usually sheer, gown.
Peignoir set - Negligee that includes a matching sheer robe.
Babydoll - A short gown that fits around the bust, flares toward hemline.
Pajamas - Pants and top, originally styled after men's p.j.s.
Bustier or Corset- A usually strapless elongated bra that provides extra lift to the breasts.
Camisole - A sleeveless top that can be paired with matching undies or worn under a jacket for work.
Teddy - A one-piece style, similar to a bodysuit.
Tap pants - Soft, feminine version of boxer shorts.
Thong - Provides coverage in the front of the panty with a thin strap in the back.
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