Lingerie Makes Great Gift

for Him and Her

 by:

Jim Jin

It is cliché to say that lingerie is the gift that "gives to him and

her", or is "the gift that gives back" because clearly the man does not

lose when he gives lingerie out as a present. The only time the plan

backfires is when he gets something in the wrong style-or much worse-the

wrong size. But when the man puts some time and consideration into the

purchase of some lingerie, he and the receiver are rewarded which is why

it makes a great gift.

Too often men find themselves tempted to buy whatever they happen to

find attractive or sexy. These same men are then surprised later on when

their girlfriend or wife is utterly repulsed by the lingerie and refuses

to wear the garment. It takes a special kind of woman to tolerate a thong

but men continue to thrust their desires into lingerie purchasing

decisions that utterly conflict with the desires and tastes of the

partner. Thong sales only account for 23% of all lingerie purchases which

is why odds are that a woman probably will not appreciate a thong as much

as the man giving it.

In order to make a lingerie gift successful, the man must do his

homework. What about her body is she most proud of? Whatever part of the

body this happens to be, make sure to buy lingerie that accentuates this.

For a woman who is particularly proud of her cleavage, a halter might be

the way to go but a chemise would probably be best for someone with nice

legs. No matter what part of the body she happens to be most comfortable

with, there is definitely a piece of lingerie out there made to complement

it.

The color of the lingerie is very important to consider as well. When

deciding upon color, you have to take into account the partner's hair.

Blondes tend to do best with lighter colors or even pastels. Brunettes

need a color that accentuates their darker hues so purples or even dark

greens and reds work well for women with this color of hair. Redheads need

a dark color but it must be complementary which is why greens and blues

work best.

Now lingerie need not only look great-it must feel even better!

Basically, if you enjoy touching it, she should enjoy wearing it. Silks

and satins are always great choices as they are always smooth to the touch

and feel great on her as well. For men or women shopping online, only buy

fabrics that you are personally familiar with so you know what to expect.

The right style, color, and fabric will not make the slightest

difference in the world if you get the wrong size. Too many sad jokes are

made about men trying to size up their partner's cup size by using their

hands to cup imaginary breasts. Anyone shopping (either online or at a

retailer) should know the sizes of the garments they are after before ever

looking at styles and colors. If it is possible, ask. If not, you will

have to play detective and sneak a peak at her unmentionables while she is

in the shower or something. No matter how you do it, just make sure you

get those sizes or it may come back to haunt you.

Lingerie can definitely be one of the most intimate and rewarding gifts

a person can give or receive. When the desires, size, body, and tastes of

the receiver are taken into consideration when making a purchase, lingerie

can be rewarding to the buyer in ways no other gift possibly can. But,

when a person buys something that they will like without being considerate

of the person they are expecting to wear the item, a lingerie purchase can

backfire. Lingerie should be a gift that a person remembers fondly so be

sure to think of how she would feel wearing the item before buying and you

are sure to have many happy returns!