Lovehoney shows you how to do it the right way

Gentleman, there is a conversation to be had about shopping for your partner. We get a bad rap when it comes to shopping for clothing. It is assumed that we don’t know what we’re doing. Truth is, they aren’t far off. While she buys your clothing (for most of us, all of it) all the time – including refreshing your underwear drawer, you rarely buy her clothing. Especially lingerie. We have all seen the movies where the dreamy gentleman surprises the intended lady with lingerie and creates a romantic moment. That…sounds terrifying to most of us. Shopping for lingerie might as well be staring into the human brain for the average man. That is why you should find help from the professionals over at Lovehoney. 

Here is how they can help you decode the mystery of women’s lingerie. 

Lingerie Guides

If you walk into a lingerie store, a professional will start asking questions. The kind of questions that will help them narrow down the perfect piece for your special someone. They will ask what kind of lingerie style you’re looking for. They will throw out words like corset, boustier, and chemise. They will ask if she would prefer a babydoll or a flyaway, and you will likely just stare blankly at them, dumbfounded that this has overloaded your brain. And that is only the beginning. Then they will start asking about their body type, so they can help you figure out the answer to the first question. Is she an hourglass or a column? They will start throwing fruit verbiage at you…Is she a pear or an apple? I know what you’re thinking, and that is ok. I don’t know either. That is why the lingerie guides on Lovehoney are a godsend. They will help you make sense of this daunting labyrinth of information you should probably already know without making you feel clueless. 

One Size Lingerie

The ironic part in all of this? Most of us have no clue what size anything our partner wears. Don’t be ashamed, it is equally as confusing as the questions up top. However, there is a quick fix with Lovehoney. Forget trying to guess. They have a buying guide to help with this as well. If you have tried and failed to buy lingerie for someone special, and have written off the entire process, or if you really need to get this right the first time (we won’t ask what you did wrong, we know how it feels, we’ve been there), then choosing something as close to universal as it gets is the best way to ensure you get this right the first time. The One Size Lingerie fits sizes 6-14, making it workable for a wide range of women and narrows the chances of you missing the mark. 

Why is lingerie a gift you should give?

Look, there are thousands of gifts you could give your partner. You can do the run-of-the-mill safe gifts like jewelry or a great night out. But there is something about lingerie that speaks more to your relationship. This is something just for the two of you. It is an intimate choice. It is a message saying you know her as no one else does. This is an opportunity for you to prove that the connection you once had is stronger than ever. And, let’s be honest, this gift isn’t entirely selfless; you get a pretty great benefit as well. Not only will she look incredible, but she will glow with confidence, and who doesn’t love seeing their significant other that way? 

Lingerie Style Guidelines

Body

If she is a fan of the time-honored one-piece swimsuit, then she will love the body style lingerie. It dawns the classic swimpieces shape, but with a higher rise at the hip, scoop neckline and spaghetti strap top, and contoured form, making it perfect for the woman who wants to show off her shape. 

The Sheer Crotchless Spaghetti Strap Body features a high-cut leg and low-cut neckline to show off hips, thighs, and cleavage. The ultra-sheer fitting mesh fabric displays bare skin and flatters the figure. Just when you think this bodysuit couldn’t get sexier, an open crotch design completes the look and leaves you free for all sorts of exploration… without ever having to take it off. 

Babydoll 

The Babydoll is one of the most iconic negligee designs not only in lingerie history, but in pop culture alike. Recently, the babydoll has seen herself flaunted across the stage of Coachella on Sabrina Carpenter and embroiled in a fashion scandal with fellow pop princess Olivia Rodrigo. Regardless of the controversy and opinions, one thing about the babydoll remains clear: it’s a style that’s here to stay. 

Defined by a full-skirted silhouette flaring from just under the bust, with underwired balconette cups on top to lift and support the breasts. It’s a provocative piece that enhances the legs, waist, and bust. Crafted from lightweight sheer lace, revealing a sneaky glimpse of skin, Lovehoney’s Blue Lace Babydoll Set features an ice blue halter neck and a G-string set, with an elasticated and detachable ribbon tie that cinches around the waist.

Corset 

Maybe the most classic and well-known style (think Keira Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean), corsets are specifically designed to sculpt the waist and accentuate the bust. The Roma Red Lace Corset is beautifully sculpted from a soft and stretchy scalloped eyelash lace, with a sheer lacy mesh that adds a flirty, feminine appeal. The corset also features underwired balconette stretch cups to provide support and lift at the bust, while steel-boning and a full lace-up back help cinch the waist. An added bonus, the corset can also be styled in everyday outfits as well, making this a more well-rounded gift than the rest.  

Bra Set 

For the uninitiated, a bra set includes a bra and panties that will be the perfect gift from someone who has done the research. Almost every woman will tell you that there is a confidence and a feeling of immense power when they wear a matching set of a bra and panties. 

The Black Wet Look & Guipure Longline Bra Set commands attention; with bold faux wet look leather panels and delicate guipure lace embroidery that exposes a slight, yet ever sexy glimpse of skin underneath. Under the bust, wired cups provide support while boning at the cradle seams sculpt the silhouette to an hourglass shape. The set is completed by a matching guipure G-string, offering a more feminine look to contrast the leather. The Black Wet Look & Guipure Longline Bra Set is perfect for both special occasions and everyday wear, or whenever you want to feel sexy and powerful.

If you want to make the woman in your life feel like she could take over the world, Lovehoney is the choice. Use code THEMANUAL for 15% off sitewide through August 31. The discount can be combined with existing promotions.