Most men agree that it isn’t easy choosing lingerie for a lady. They would rather settle for other easier gift items like bracelets, chocolate, rose bouquets or perfume. If you wish to buy lingerie as a gift, you should put the following tips in to consideration:

• Choose lingerie that will flatter the parts of the body they like most. Be sure you know what she feels most comfortable wearing. Whether she likes skimpy, thong or full lingerie will guide you in choosing the most suitable.

• Ensure you know her exact cup size before buying the lingerie. If you are getting her a surprise lingerie gift, check out her bra size before or ask from her close friends. If it is not a surprise, ask her frankly and place an order with the exact size specified. Getting wrong sizes can prove to be quite embarrassing on your part.

• The ladies body shape should guide you in choosing the lingerie. Knowing her body shape will enable you to choose lingerie that will flatter her body perfectly. Most ladies fall in four main shape categories. The pear-where she is smaller on top and tapers out towards the hips. The upside down pear- where she has smaller hips but bigger a bigger bust. The apple- where she has a round shape and lastly the hourglass where the top and bottom are proportional.

• A gift is meant to make her happy and appreciate your effort. You should therefore go for lingerie that matches her personality. If she is gregarious in nature, you can go for exciting, bold or audacious colours and designs. You may even go for eccentric styles like animal print or leather material. For an introvert lady with demure nature, you can choose subtle shades, colours with delicate materials.

• Colour is also an important factor when choosing lingerie. Different colours communicate different messages and match with different personalities. What is good for a blonde isn’t exactly suitable for a brunette or for a black lady.

• You should consider the price ranges and designer label of the lingerie. Many ladies prefer good taste that is not too cheap or shady in nature. Consider labels like agent provocateur, Victoria secrets or la perla. These are favourites for most ladies if you can afford to purchase.

• If your lady is on the heavy side, she might not appreciate skimpy lingerie. You can preferably get her corsets tops or basques. These are normally fuller and will make her feel both comfortable and sexy. Corsets and basques are available in attractive patterns and materials like lace and ribbons that are a favourite with most ladies.

• It might seem like a terrible or embarrassing idea but consulting her closest friend can be quite helpful. They will be able to advise you on her favourite styles and can be clearer on issues like size and preference.

• You should purchase the lingerie from a reputable store with guaranteed return policies in case you make wrong size purchases.

• Lastly, you should ensure that the lingerie is packaged and wrapped nicely. It is vital that the gift look as pretty as possible and preferably come along with accompaniment such as aromatic candles, perfume or jewellery.