Lingerie Shopping How-To for Men

Men have no problem scouring the pages of Playboy or Victoria's Secret catalogs with one thing on the mind, so when it comes to buying lingerie for their lady, why do guys run for the door? Yes, these skimpy little numbers prelude sexytime, but lingerie shopping for your lovely lady isn't as hard (no pun intended) as you think. Buying lingerie shouldn't feel mortifying or shameful.

There are some steps to take before choosing lux items that'll get the motors running of your buxom beauties. Style, color, brand and fit are all very important in selecting the right get-up for your gal. Take these simple considerations into mind before dressing your woman for undressing at lingerie boutiques in San Diego.

Style: Key ingredient here is style, men. We as women want to feel that items we choose to wear are as individual as we are. Materials that feel expensive, illustrating that time was put into making it, means it has worth, even if it's a sheer triangle held together by three strings.

High-end lingerie is where it's at. You're not going to be able to find these items in any ordinary department stores. Check out local boutiques like Bella's Fine Lingerie in Coronado where they carry stunning lace and embroidered items that add a sense of flair to a dulled down bra top and boy short ensemble.

We not only feel sexy in lace, you definitely like to see us in it. Just make sure to keep it classy. There is a time and place for everything yes, but when you've just bought a piece that looks like Jenna Jameson wore it in the last blockbuster hit you watched, you're most definitely going to get the disapproving look.

Again, avoid crass pieces. Crotchless panties? No way. Banging bedazzled bra tops? Yes please. Take into consideration this is like buying a diamond. You don't want to get your girl just anything. You want it to mean something, to stand out and be representative of who she is. So take pride in picking stylized pieces that scream sexy but you know will flatter her assets in the best way possible.

Color: Unless you're one of the 8% of men who are colorblind, you know that women love sassy colors. For women, color can affect our moods and yes, even our readiness for randiness. With that said, please don't buy boring neutrals that aren't figure flattering.

Black and reds? These are staples because they make us feel sexy and ignite that sense of passion. Try to steer clear of white (makes us look larger unless we're Kate Moss) and tans which blend in with skin tones. Take the step from above and add in some color. Our cheeks

will surely flush with your lingerie buying skills.

Check out Temptress Fashion in Ocean Beach, a boutique that offers great '50s style lingerie in wild, flashy, vivacious colors that will add to a woman's confidence in donning it for you. The styles are great with high-waisted bloomers that accentuate bottoms to frilly, girly triangle tops and fishnets in an assortment of flavors.

Temptress embodies nostalgic color choice, allowing women to be flirty and fun. They're lingerie is based upon the idea of the classic pin-up so you're going to like what you see, too. It also offers fashion shows showcasing its future lingerie items, so be sure to check that out when you stop in to purchase your playmate's panties.

Brand: If your lady is label loving, brands are going to be very important. Much like style mentioned about, brands usually signify whether or not an item is well made, in fashion, or you got it: expensive. If you spend a little extra cash, your girl will definitely notice.

Plus, brands like La Perla, Andres Sarda and Parah are timeless pieces that will make for great investment purchases in your sexy stock. Brands like these utilized higher end material that feel great and are durable at the same time so your jungle Jane can swing from the vines and look great as well.

Fit: With the assortment of randy options in lingerie shopping, your worrisome man-woes will disappear due in large part that most higher end boutiques have fitting specialists on site to support you. To alleviate some stresses, most boutiques offer bra specialists that you can call in and book appointments with 24 hours in advance.

She can lend a helping hand in figuring out your ladies cup size and a top that will best fit her needs. If you don't know her measurements, you can bring in a picture or point out another woman in the store who has a similar shape and for the most part, the sales representative should have a better idea as to what items would hone in on those hot spots your going to want to emphasize. With helpful services like these on hand, those mortifying shopping situations that prelude to sexytime will melt away.

Intimacy Bra Boutique in Fashion Valley is also an industry leader for the perfect bra fit. Susan “The Bra Whisperer” Nethero – founder and chief fit stylist – emphasizes buying the right fit for your woman's shape and lifestyle. Trust these experts to find the ideal lingerie look for your lady, no matter how big or small she may be.

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