BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie

Subject: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Black Beauty
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 09:40 AM

In general,I find men do a great job shopping for women but after reading another thread "How many bras do you own" it would appear that a lot of the guys on this forum need educated about treating that special woman in their life. Some men have a natural knack for this, while others don't. I always love wearing beautiful underwear in the company of my special man.

So to help you boys along the way, here are a few tips for you.

1. Know her bra size! If this is the only size you know, you're doing well. If you don't know her well enough to check one of her bras for its size, you probably shouldn't surprise her with lingerie!

Some of our Lingerie uses only the chest size 32,34,36 etc... However, others need cup sizes, 32A, 34B, 36C etc.... If your having trouble figuring out the cup sizes, try this;

The fullness of my partners breasts are

2 half

Lemons=A
Orange=B
Grapefruit=C
Melons=D

Sounds silly, but it does works!
      
It might be helpful to know this before buying. Lingerie is not something you can just bring back easily if it doesn't fit right. If this is not a special occasion or a surprise, consider asking your partner what size to buy and make her wait with anticipation. Then you may add the extras, such as: Scented Candles, Flowers, Wine etc., you get the idea!
   
2.Hips?

Hips are Hips, most of the lingerie contours nicely around them . However, if this seems to be a concern, consider staying away from Lingerie pieces such as Bustiers and Waist Cinchers because these garments are tight fitted and could accentuate this area.

   

These are some examples you may consider favourable
   
Babydolls

   
Teddies

   
Chemise

   
3.Know her body type.

There are many pieces of lingerie for every women. Without going into much detail.I'll just give you brief summary and suggested pieces (type) of Lingerie to look for.

Pear (smaller on top then tapers out). This does not mean small busted. This means women who have a small upper body build. Try something a little loose fitting on the top.

            
Try these examples

            
Babydolls

                           
What if she has small breasts? If she is sensitive about this, choose something that does not emphasize this part of her body. Babydolls are a good choice. Try to avoid tight strapless bustiers, some women complain that bustiers do not shift with their body movements. If she's wanting to add some cleavage (most do), try Padded or Push-up Padded!
               

                  
Up-side down pear (wider shoulders, and small derrière, meaning a muscular or bigger upper body build. Women today work hard to have muscle tone and wear it well. If they want to show it off, choose something sporty.

            

You might consider these

            
Bustier

            
Sets

               
                  
Hour-glass ( proportioned about average top to bottom).
               

   
4. Her Personality.

      
Guys, Guys. Guys! This is where you can really make the perfect gift a special event. Please listen!

      
If you've never seen her wearing Crotchless Panties or "Peek-A-Boo" bras you might explore this idea with her before buying these items. They are very exciting, but it could be too much at first. Try a Teddiette w/ Stockings (make sure she has heels to wear with it). Then if the two of you want, graduate to racier items as she becomes more comfortable with them. Take the time to go step by step and enjoy each of them.

   
5. You don't have to spend a fortune, but don't be cheap.

      
Nice lingerie can be expensive if you buy top quality or if buying quantity, but that is not how most people purchase Lingerie. If can only spend £20.00, buy a nice sexy pair of panties. Then purchase another piece to match later. If you have £100.00 to spend, buy one nice complete outfit.

   
6. Don't forget the accessories!

Make sure she has heels, "Low or High" it doesn't matter if she wears them or not, it's her option, yet important to the outfit. High-heels create a special look and a feeling of excitement for both men and women. Stockings, gloves, feather boas, all will excite her as well as you!

I just hope this helps and you bring a little joy to the lady in your life.

Love

Charlotte

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: skipy
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 09:48 AM

If you need me, I'll be laying down in the small dark room with the sprinlkers on!
Skipy

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 09:56 AM

...so red flannel BVDs/Union suit/Combinations are out? Knew I've been going wrong somewhere!

RtS

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:01 AM

If you kept the flap buttoned it might be a bit more attractive Roger!
G.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:06 AM

Mmm, don't know Charlotte, there is something "olde worlde", fetishistic almost, about some of the descriptions. I cannot speak for how the ladies feel in all that, but why on earth am I expected to be excited about stockings, gloves or feather boas? As for the peek-a-boo bras and crotchless panties, surely such features detract from the sheer functionality of the garment, for the sake of doubtful titillation? In my view if the person isn't sexy, all the feather boas in the world wouldn't hide the fact. And "sexy" means different things to different people; a sexy personality, for example, can be more important than looks or garments.

Madonna in a babydoll with peek-a-boo bra, fishnet stockings, red satin suspenders, high heels and a feather boa brandishing a whip (down, Skipy, DOWN!) isn't worth a gnat's fart compared to my lady in a piece of sacking.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:13 AM

So that's what she's getting for her birthday!

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:28 AM

Just don't expect effusive thanks!

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: GUEST,Cruz
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:35 AM

SRS,

Please do not use words that Skipy has to take time away from other things to look up the meaning of. That kinda ruins the "moment" for him.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Midchuck
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:36 AM

The fullness of my partners breasts are

Lemons=A
Orange=B
Grapefruit=C
Melons=D

But what about:

1) eggs (hardboiled)
2) eggs (fried)
3) blueberry pancakes with one lousy blueberry?

Peter

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:52 AM

My remark was for George, Skippy can skim over it. Should I have simplified? "Don't expect to get lucky after a gift of sack cloth."

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: JennyO
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:53 AM

Nessie's getting a piece of sacking for her birthday?

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:56 AM

It'll be quality sacking though!

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: JennyO
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:59 AM

Hmm. I think I need to ask you George - do you have a cellar?

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 11:03 AM

No - and sharp implements are banned too.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: JennyO
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 11:09 AM

Just as well for you, methinks!

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: frogprince
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 12:40 PM

How's about this little outfit?

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Phot
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 12:43 PM

Funny enough, of all the Middle Eastern countries I went to last year, only Iraq didn't have a La Senza.......................

Wassail!! Chris.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Peace
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 12:43 PM

I would suggest to any men buying lingerie to ensure it fits you beFORE you leave the store. Under garments are never allowed back for exchange or refund unless there is a defect in the product.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: gnu
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 02:27 PM

Say, Peace, ah, er, um... oh, nevermind.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: beardedbruce
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 02:29 PM

gnu,

We will presume Peace has a better figure than most of us....

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 02:29 PM

I would suggest if its for yor partner - DON'T! If its for yourself DON'T GET CAUGHT!!
Oh and Geoffrey dear think halloween!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 08:03 PM

Use a gift card--then the fit will be perfect and it's exactly what she wants.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Bee
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 08:22 PM

In my somewhat limited experience, men buying women lingerie are usually buying what they want.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 08:27 PM

Don't people generally buy their own underwear?

I'm sure men buying lingerie for their own use know the ins and outs of it already.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: GUEST,meself
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 08:30 PM

My grandmother always bought my grandfather's underwear ...

(No cheap jokes, please).

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Ref
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 09:01 PM

How much did your grandfather charge her for it, and what did she want it for?

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: frogprince
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 09:11 PM

A few weekends back, my wife announced that she was going into town to buy some undies, and that she was going alone. Her next line was, "You've had a hand in every piece of underwear I've got".

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: GUEST,meself
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 09:57 PM

Ref: That is exactly the kind of comment I was trying to discourage!

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:02 PM

Help! he's fainted - get a bucket of cold water....

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Adrianel
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:07 PM

I was told that, in Britain, bras are sized in BSH units - the British Standard Handful. Just as the foot (12 inches) is supposed to be the length of King John's foot, so the British Standard Handful is the size of his hand. Was someone winding me up?

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Sorcha
Date: 30 Mar 07 - 10:26 PM

Granny panties, knee socks and sweat shirts please.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Becca72
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 11:33 AM

General rule of thumb on buying underwear...don't unless it's for you.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: GUEST
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 03:49 PM

yes, and what about those who are into (if not in) wool?

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Peace
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 03:50 PM

"yes, and what about those who are into (if not in) wool?"

They're called sheep fuckers where I come from.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: gnu
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 06:12 PM

Gosh... that gave me the woolies!

I just don't get the whole concept anyway. Excuse me for being politcally incorrect and crass and perhaps just downright wrong, but, to me, whores wear lingerie... real women wear smiles.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: GUEST,Eddie
Date: 31 Mar 07 - 06:58 PM

gru, Two thousand pamphlets were handed out in Italy last week by nudists wearing only a smile.

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Arkie
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 05:44 PM

Here's what Waddie Mitchell has to say about the subject.

See, I'd never been much for shopping, Fact I try to stay away from town
And except when shipping time comes I ain't too easily found
But the day come when I had to go so I left the kids with ma
But before I left she asked me could I pick her up a bra?
Well without a thinking I said sure how tough could that job be
I bent down to kiss her and said I'll be back by three
Well, when I done the things I needed to I started to regret
To ever offering to buy that thing, And I started working up a sweat
I crossed the street to the lady's shop with my hat pulled over my eyes
I couldn't take any chances see I didn't want to get recognized
Well I walked right up to that sales clerk Didn't even hem nor haw
Told the lady straight out Maam I'm here to buy a bra
From behind I heard some snickers So I turned around to see
At least fifteen women gawking and a grinning straight at me.


What style would you be looking for Well I just scratched my head
I'd only see one kind before thought bras were bras I said
She give me a disgusted look and said sir that's where you are wrong
Come with me I heard her say and like a dog I tagged along
She took me down this alley where them bras was on display
I thought my jaw would hit the floor when I seen that lingerie
There's all these different styles and shapes like I'd not seen before
Figured I go crazy 'fore I left that women's store
There's bras you wear for 18 hours and bras that cross your heart
Bras that lift and separate and that was just a start
Heck there's bras that made you feel like you weren't wearing one at all
And bras that you could train in for to start out when you're small
Well I finally made my mind up picked a black and lacy one
Told the lady to bag it up and I figured I was done
But then she asked me for the size, I didn't hesitate,
I knew them measurements by heart, I said six and seven eighths
Six and seven eighths she said, surely that's not right
Well yes maam I'm positive, see I measured them last night
I thought that she'd go in shock must of took her by surprise
When I told her that my wife's bust was the same as my hat size
That's what I used to measure with I figured that was fair
Well if I'm wrong I'm sorry maam, that just drew another stare.

By now a crowd had gathered and they was all a cracking up
When the lady asked to see my hat so she could measure for the cup
When she finally had it figured I just give the gal her pay
Turned to leave the store, tipped my hat and said good day.
My wife had heard this story 'fore I even made home
See she had talked to15 women that had called her on the phone
And she was still a laughin' but by then I didn't care
Cause now she don't ask, and I don't shop for no more women's wear

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: wysiwyg
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 05:47 PM

Misread the title:

TITS for Men Buying Lingerie!

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Tips for Men Buying Lingerie
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 01 Apr 07 - 06:14 PM

BB, forgive me if I sound like a cynic, but are you sure about this?

My late wife had, before me (and for all I know during me, if I can put it that way, although I don't think so) an adventurous history, but one of the things she firmly impressed on me (by telling stories of a former boyfriend, who used to roadie Pink Floyd) was NOT to buy her wishful underwear. She had one rather striking green nightie and the first time I admired it she told me in detail and with relish how said former boyfriend had bought her pornie underwear at vast expense, and she had made him take it back and change it - and then when he brought pornie underwear in exchange, take it back and change it, and so on, for several times, until he eventually returned with the resulting emerald green grecian line full length not quite see through nightie, which she said was "fairly comfortable".

Compare: how much time do we spend in bed? And how much of it is spent worrying about the look of our nightclothes, and how much about whether they are too uncomfortable to permit us to sleep?

I also remember a former work colleague, a Jamaican attorney, who was shatteringly beautiful (and alas shatteringly religious) who used to wear white almost pornie underwear (no, despite many wishes, sometimes I think almost reciprocated, but I was "with" said late wife at the time, I never got to see all of it at one go, or to take it off her) and to manage to flash at least some of it at at least some of the othe lawyers in the office - me included.

There are other stories (a high-born French lawyer - there is a well-known vinery with her family name - almost doing the Monroe "not bad for 36 thing", another lawyer now a name partner in a West End firm doing something similar, and most favourite the 14-year old daughter of a university lecturer when I was a DJ at university seeking my reassurance and approval of her bodily silhouette.

Like them, BB, I think, you are a wind-up. I even wonder if a different wind-up has access to your cookie....

Me? I have a nasty suspicious mind....