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8 lingerie buying tips for men
Want to buy your special someone a little somethin'-somethin'? Check out our guidelines for finding the perfect lingerie she'll love.
By Lara Ceroni
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ELLE Canada sat down with Secrets From Your Sister lingerie store owner, Jen Klein, to get tips and tricks for men who want to buy their partner something special for Valentine's Day. With these eight tips, you won't go wrong!
ELLECanada.com: How do I figure out sizing when trying to buy lingerie for my girlfriend/wife?
Jen Klein:This is a good question! I like to recommend for partners to browse around their ladies underwear drawer and write down a few of her bra and panty sizes-the writing down is very important here. Often women wear the incorrect size so there could be many sizes, bring the range so the sales woman can get an idea of what range the woman is in. A photo of the woman can help if you are shopping at a fitting boutique like Secrets From Your Sister! At our store we keep a record of each woman's purchase and will have her most recent size on file. Don't worry about making the purchase -- what really counts is that you braved the task and showed her no matter what the discomfort for you, she is worth it! We have wish lists at our store for our customers. They can try on and pick what they like and we record the colour, size and model. The partner can then come in and review the pieces and pick what they like. It is a win-win situation this way. We also have gift certificates, but I always feel a gift is a really good idea, women love opening gifts and she can always exchange it if it's not her style!
ELLECanada.com: I know what I'd like to see on my girlfriend/wife, but it may vary from what she likes. How can I find her something that's sexy, and not trashy?
JK: Although Valentine's Day is a couples holiday, it is often a holiday for the woman. If a woman isn't comfortable she will not be confident and therefore won't feel sexy. Your best bet here is to communicate with your woman and share your fantasies. See if she is up to that and then bring her what you would like to see her in. Alternatively, you can both indulge and have a little of both. I find the problem is often in a lack of communication. The girl will most often spend hours decking herself out in what she sees as super sexy. The man, although appreciative, may have a very different idea of what he likes but will be too shy to say anything after knowing what lengths the woman has gone to. I once had a boyfriend who thought my sports briefs were super sexy. As a lingerie store owner I almost passed out with that piece of information. Share your fantasies with each other and share in the fun but compromising. Valentines Day's is just one night, having fun and being open with your partner can last forever!
ELLECanada.com: Is there anything I should be looking out for particularly when buying lingerie for her?
JK: Look for things that you think or know she will feel comfortable in. I cannot say it enough, if a woman is not comfortable she won't feel sexy. If she is self-conscious about her bum, don't buy her a g-string. If she is really busty, don't bring home a chemise or bra that is made for a girl with no bosom!
Thongs, novelty pieces and fabrics on the next page!
Related articles:
ELLE Canada's Valentine's Day guide
Must-have sexy lingerie
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