It would be a clich? to say that sexy lingerie is the gift that “gives to both him and her”, or “it’s the gift that keeps on giving”. Clearly a man can’t lose when he gives lingerie as a gift. The only time this plan might backfire is when he gives something in the wrong style, or worse, the wrong size. But if a man puts time and consideration into his purchase, both are rewarded which is why sexy lingerie can make a great gift.

Men are always tempted to buy what they think is sexy when it comes to lingerie. They purchase the lingerie only to find that their taste is in direct conflict with the taste of their partner. Take as an example, thongs or g-strings. It takes a special type of woman to be comfortable wearing this type of undergarment. Men find them sexy and give them as gifts only to find their wife or girlfriend don’t like them and refuse to wear them.

Given that thong sales only represent about 20% of all lingerie purchases, it is quite possible that a woman may not appreciate thongs as gifts as much as the men giving them as gifts.

It is important to do your homework in order to make sure your gift selection is successful. Ask yourself what part of her body is she proud of and then consider lingerie that will flatter and accentuate that part. If she is most proud of her cleavage as example, a halter might be a good choice. If she is particularly proud of her legs, then you might want to consider a chemise. No matter what part of her body she is most proud of there is lingerie out there that will work.

When deciding on sexy lingerie as a gift, color is important to. You need to take into consideration things like hair color, skin tone and even body shape. Brunettes look best in colors that accentuate their darker hues, so purples or even dark greens and reds usually work pretty well. Blondes tend to like lighter colors and even pastels. Redheads generally need darker colors that compliment their hair color, greens and blues work best for that.

Lingerie should look great on her but don’t overlook how it feels also. Fabric type is almost as important as style and color. A good rule of thumb is if you like the feel of the fabric, she will probably enjoy wearing it. Silks and satins almost always make a good choice. They are smooth to the touch and will feel great on her. I recommend only buying fabrics your familiar with especially if your buying your gift online. That way you know what to expect.

One of the biggest mistakes men make when buying lingerie is getting the size right. Many men think they can guestimate the size because they have ‘calibrated eyes’ or they can figure out the size by cupping and imaginary breast in their hands. Don’t fall victim to this method of sizing. If your not sure about the size, ask. If you can’t ask, then do some detective work when she isn’t around. If you don’t get the sizes right, all of your efforts will most likely be in vain. Buying the right style and colors won’t help if it doesn’t fit.

Sexy Lingerie is definitely 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 considered when making a purchase, lingerie will be rewarding to the buyer in ways like no other gift can. But, when you buy something that you think they will like without taking into consideration the person you’re buying for, a lingerie purchase can backfire. Lingerie should be a gift that she will remember fondly so be sure to think of how she would feel wearing it before buying and you are sure to have a very merry Christmas season with many happy returns!