Hi everyone so I'm sure this thread has come up before but I want to get my gf some lingerie. I know her sizes so I have that base covered, just didn't really know if there were any good sites or suggestions for some sexy lingerie. She's smaller up top but has an amazing ass so maybe something that accentuates that, either way any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Buying Lingerie for GF
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respeito
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Hello, Beast541.
I agree with getting her a gift card (Egift Certificate), that way she's free to pick out exactly what she wants.
Victoria's Secret is always a good place to start : click here
bare necessities has a nice selection : click here
journelle also has a nice selection of lingerie : click here
I hope the links are helpful to you. Good Luck.
be golden.
I agree with getting her a gift card (Egift Certificate), that way she's free to pick out exactly what she wants.
Victoria's Secret is always a good place to start : click here
bare necessities has a nice selection : click here
journelle also has a nice selection of lingerie : click here
I hope the links are helpful to you. Good Luck.
be golden.
Get her height and measurements and go to Victoria's Secret and have one of the ladies help you. Keep it to something you know she will like and by neutral colors, not hot pink or dark red, she is your girl friend, not a hooker!
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I'm going to go against the grain. I like when he buys me lingerie. I'd say that my favorite is a bra/panty set. It's something that I can wear under my clothes and surprise him with later.. knowing that he'll be delighted when he finally gets to unwrap me.
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i think that for most guys, buying a woman lingerie is a high risk, high reward exercise. for some, like GLG, it's a welcome gesture. i can easily see how it wouldn't work.
i've been married for a quite a few years now and in that time, i've never once bought my wife lingerie. part of it is that she's fairly particular about what she thinks would look good on her, and the other part is that while i know the sizes, her tastes and mine are fairly different--enough so that it would likely get worn once shortly afterwards and then never again.
when i want to update her lingerie collection, i take her shopping so that i can have input, but she can pick stuff. i find that this tends to work out fairly well.
having said that: if you know anything at all about her tastes in lingerie, that's awesome and you're most of the way there already.
ed
i've been married for a quite a few years now and in that time, i've never once bought my wife lingerie. part of it is that she's fairly particular about what she thinks would look good on her, and the other part is that while i know the sizes, her tastes and mine are fairly different--enough so that it would likely get worn once shortly afterwards and then never again.
when i want to update her lingerie collection, i take her shopping so that i can have input, but she can pick stuff. i find that this tends to work out fairly well.
having said that: if you know anything at all about her tastes in lingerie, that's awesome and you're most of the way there already.
ed
Thanks for the advice everyone is giving much appreciated. Her issue right now is that she just recently lost about 130 lbs, which is fantastic she looks great but none of her stuff fits now so she set me loose to buy whatever I wanted. Well me being an idiot as far as lingerie goes didn't realize what I was getting myself into. I want it to be a surprise but I do want her to wear it more than once.
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What shops are you planning on going to? Do they have catalogues you can browse? Because she's lost so much weight, there's a chance that whatever you get won't fit - so be sure to keep the receipts and be aware of the shop's return policy.
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well that changes things. do a little pre-shopping and then tell her there is something you would like her to try on. After that, hand her over to the helpful sales girl. Your job is to sit in the little chair and carry the packages after.
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NippleMuncher
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With this bit of added info, what I would suggest is part of what silverwhisper already said, and that was to go shopping together. Choose something together, let her try it on for comfort and fit, then you carry it up to the register and pay for it. You could VERY easily return to the store the next day without her and purchase another item of same item in a different color, it would be this second set that would be the surprise.
Her weight loss is commendable, however, she may have some resultant body image issues, either lingering from her heavier days or maybe she isn't quite comfortable in her "new" body just yet, this is why it would be important for her to be involved with the first few purchases. I wouldn't recommend any online purchases until this happens. Once you've gotten a few under your belt and are certain to know her preferences and needs, then you can make your own purchases to surprise her with.
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Black lace lingerie is a sure pick
Its sexy and girls love it.
Its sexy and girls love it.
Also look into building a "wish list" where the two of you, or just she is comfortable shopping. That way, she can pick things out she loves, the store keeps the list, and you can go in and buy off the list...whenever you want. She will never know when you might surprise her. This way, the sales people can also help you pick out other things based on her wish list.
Disagree.... the gift card is the "easy way" out.
Go to Victoria Secret and talk to the sales peep. They will give you the options. They will also give you the gift receipt so if the GF doesn't like it she will exchange.
Even if its not my taste, I appreciate it when the guy takes the effort to walk into a store and try.
A gift card can be bought via the internet and near-zero personal involvement.
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Look at the styles she likes and go by that. Don't get something she will not wear, so if she likes bikini panties don't get briefs and don't get a thong. She probably will like red or other bright colors, I know I do. Be careful about lace. While it looks good, it can scratch if too much is the wrong kind in the wrong places. Flower prints on panties and bras are also always a good choice.
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Oh so very true...
And - be ready to get the stare anyway - even with just the card.
Your best bet - buy her a toaster oven. You can never go wrong with kitchen appliances...
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I would suggest you purchase something yourself. She will appreciate the gesture and thought you put in.
Ask for a gift receipt at the time of purchase, should she need to exchange for a better fit, different colour, etc. As practical as a gift card, with the thought and romance of presenting a sexy gift.
Ask for a gift receipt at the time of purchase, should she need to exchange for a better fit, different colour, etc. As practical as a gift card, with the thought and romance of presenting a sexy gift.
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I'll go against the grain too. Definitely buy her something. Yes, all of the reasoning for getting her a gift card and coordinating it with her stands and is in fine advice...
But...
If you hit it out of the park you will thrill her no end. You should know her by now, he sense of style, etc. If not, spend some time and see if you can figure it out, then relay on the power of a good brand...
In my experience you can never go wrong with La Perla.
Then, in quick succession:
Vagin Pouvoir
Damaris
I.D. Sarrieri
Don't get fancy. Choose based on simplicity, fit, and color. Get something that is classic. If you live near an urban area, go to a high end store. If not, browse the web sites for four brands above.
Good luck!
But...
If you hit it out of the park you will thrill her no end. You should know her by now, he sense of style, etc. If not, spend some time and see if you can figure it out, then relay on the power of a good brand...
In my experience you can never go wrong with La Perla.
Then, in quick succession:
Vagin Pouvoir
Damaris
I.D. Sarrieri
Don't get fancy. Choose based on simplicity, fit, and color. Get something that is classic. If you live near an urban area, go to a high end store. If not, browse the web sites for four brands above.
Good luck!
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She's lost 130#?
For the love of all that is holy, set a budget, do a little research on local specialty boutiques, and make a day of spoiling her. If you aren't sure where to find a specialty boutique, call around to major department stores (Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, etc) and ask if they can assist you - in their intimate apparel department, or with a reference to a specialty boutique.
For example, La Perla? Doesn't fit everyone. I'm small busted, and can't wear La Perla (although it's gorgeous) to save my life. I have to wear Empreinte, Aubade, Lise Charmel, etc. If someone bought me La Perla just because they know how addicted I am to high end lace lingerie? It would be an utter WASTE of $500+.
Nice lunch
Boutique #1
Drinks
Boutique #2 (if necessary)
Dinner
Home
Call ahead, or possibly even go in, and speak with the manager or most experienced stylist about your goals - you're doing this for X reason, would like to accomplish buying Y things (___ number of bra/ pantie sets, ___ pieces of sleepwear, etc), want it to be a very supportive, romantic, positive experience, etc. If you're able to, give them some background - her favorite colors, style of dress (business professional, casual, conservative, funky), etc.
The benefit of going in and speaking with someone personally, is that it will help you set your budget. I've been working in high end lingerie for a really really long time, which means I think a $125-$150 set of lingerie is a good deal/ pretty reasonable; you might not feel the same.
Also, ask what their policy is of having partners (you) in the fitting; I used to invite partners into fittings all the time. If you aren't able to be in the fitting room, set things up ahead of time (as far as budget goes) with the sales girl, so that your partner never even thinks about the money; I have done fittings where I hid the prices from the client, at their partner's request.
In all the years I've been doing the above, I've never had it backfire on a man, or had the woman get upset because he made sure the lingerie shopping was as personalized to HER situation as possible.
I *have* seen a lot of irritated women, who returned the lingerie their partner bought as a "gift" because A) it didn't fit or B) dude picked out the wroooooooooooong stuff.
For the love of all that is holy, set a budget, do a little research on local specialty boutiques, and make a day of spoiling her. If you aren't sure where to find a specialty boutique, call around to major department stores (Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks, etc) and ask if they can assist you - in their intimate apparel department, or with a reference to a specialty boutique.
For example, La Perla? Doesn't fit everyone. I'm small busted, and can't wear La Perla (although it's gorgeous) to save my life. I have to wear Empreinte, Aubade, Lise Charmel, etc. If someone bought me La Perla just because they know how addicted I am to high end lace lingerie? It would be an utter WASTE of $500+.
Nice lunch
Boutique #1
Drinks
Boutique #2 (if necessary)
Dinner
Home
Call ahead, or possibly even go in, and speak with the manager or most experienced stylist about your goals - you're doing this for X reason, would like to accomplish buying Y things (___ number of bra/ pantie sets, ___ pieces of sleepwear, etc), want it to be a very supportive, romantic, positive experience, etc. If you're able to, give them some background - her favorite colors, style of dress (business professional, casual, conservative, funky), etc.
The benefit of going in and speaking with someone personally, is that it will help you set your budget. I've been working in high end lingerie for a really really long time, which means I think a $125-$150 set of lingerie is a good deal/ pretty reasonable; you might not feel the same.
Also, ask what their policy is of having partners (you) in the fitting; I used to invite partners into fittings all the time. If you aren't able to be in the fitting room, set things up ahead of time (as far as budget goes) with the sales girl, so that your partner never even thinks about the money; I have done fittings where I hid the prices from the client, at their partner's request.
In all the years I've been doing the above, I've never had it backfire on a man, or had the woman get upset because he made sure the lingerie shopping was as personalized to HER situation as possible.
I *have* seen a lot of irritated women, who returned the lingerie their partner bought as a "gift" because A) it didn't fit or B) dude picked out the wroooooooooooong stuff.
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Yes she did, worked her ass off and took about a year but she managed to not only do it she's kept the weight off for the last 3 months off her diet so she's doing well.
Thanks again for the advice I'm taking my time and doing some research now. I've seen what she wears on a regular basis so that makes it easier now I'm researching what I like that fits into what she likes haven't mad any decisions yet. Hopefully by the weekend lol.
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Kick ass.
That kind of weight loss makes it even more important (IMO) to plan a shopping trip, instead of just picking something out. Every 20# changes a woman's bra size, and roughly 80% of women are in the wrong size to begin with.
30-45 minutes in the hands of someone who knows lingerie will be life changing. Seriously.
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Kick ass.
That kind of weight loss makes it even more important (IMO) to plan a shopping trip, instead of just picking something out. Every 20# changes a woman's bra size, and roughly 80% of women are in the wrong size to begin with.
30-45 minutes in the hands of someone who knows lingerie will be life changing. Seriously.
"in the hands of" ~giggle~
The things that are viable options that she doesn't have to be fitted for...can be fun on a costume night sort of basis, but they tend to not be as flattering.
Sure there are flowing baby-dolls, or a peignoir and some marabou slippers that are basically one size fits many.
With that kind of work and weight-loss she deserves some quality foundation garments that showcase the new her.
NO ONE here knows more on the subject than CM^. Listen to her...
You can still be there and give some input on fabrics and colors and such. Chicks dig a guy that can whip out his credit card.
Also, it's fun to be the center of attention in one of those places as a couple...
You can be Richard Gere. She can be Julia Roberts.
