Dita Von Teese: A Gentlemen’s Guide to Buying Lingerie
February 2, 2016 by admin
Filed under Choosing Lingerie
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the Queen of Burlesque offers some advice on selecting the perfect lingerie for your lady A photo posted by LUXURY LONDON (@luxurylondonofficial) on Feb 1, 2016 at 8:41am PST What’s the biggest mistake men make when buying lingerie for the lady in their life? How important is it to know her exact measurements? Thong or brief? Does too much padding send her the wrong message? Are any particular styles in your line best-sellers and perhaps fail-safe for a man that’s a little stuck on where to start? What would you say to any men that are perhaps a little embarrassed about entering a lingerie store? Are there any colours you’d advise men to steer clear of? Do you have any final words of encouragement for choosing a set she’ll love?
Buying lingerie that is totally out of character for her, or buying cheap “sexy” lingerie. Quality is very important when it comes to giving lingerie as a gift.
Very! It’s not hard to find out… just go into her lingerie drawers and look for tags and take snapshots of the tags. Taking photos of things can also help a salesperson choose style that she would love.
Both! I believe in creating a versatile lingerie wardrobe, with varying shapes. Always buy at least two pairs of underwear for each bra. This also prolongs the life of the set.
Always look to see what she prefers and buys for herself. If she likes push-up bras, buy those. If she likes thin, wispy lace bras, buy those!
Black lace lingerie is elegant, timeless and classic. My Star Lift or Sheer Witchery ranges are functional and beautiful.
Department stores with personal shoppers and knowledgeable lingerie expert salespeople are a great place to go. Take in something that shows your lady’s preferred shapes, like a snapshot or two of pieces found in her drawer. It also helps for a salesperson to know her fashion style too, so have a few photos of her ready that you might like to show the salesperson.
I’d probably stick to classic, beautiful lace in ivory, black, navy and skip neon colours. I’d look and see what she has in her drawers already… if you see vibrant colours like red and coral, go for it!
Always let her know that you are happy for her to exchange things for a better size or alternative colour, and make the return outing fun!
