Buying lingerie for your lady is the perfect gift for just about any occasion - and it can be something that you can enjoy too. From knickers and thongs to stockings and suspender belts, there’s a huge range of lingerie available at BeCheeky.com to suit everyone, simply follow our guide and have fun!
Getting the
size right...
Admittedly this isn’t as interesting as actually choosing the lingerie, but knowing her size is one of the most important parts of a successful gift.
If you don’t already know her size there’s no need to worry because you can find out easily enough by looking through her lingerie drawer! We wouldn’t normally advocate this sort of behaviour but on this occasion it may be essential.
Knicker size...
If you look on the label of her knickers or thongs you should find either a number or word like these: Small (8-10), Medium (10/12) or Large (14 - 16). Some of our lingerie also extends to Extra Small (6) and up to X Large (16) and XX Large (18) or Plus Size (18+).
You can also find out this number by looking at the label in her dresses, skirts or trousers if you can’t find it on her knickers.
What type of lingerie should I buy?
Good question. It can depend on what the occasion is but most importantly it needs to be lingerie that she will love to wear as much as youwill to see her in it!
We’ve got a large selection of affordable lingerie and whilst this is great for most people it can be a bit daunting knowing where to start when buying lingerie for women. To help get you started you could look at our lingerie collections which include French, Italian lingerie and British lingerie designers. Lingerie Sets are also a great idea if you need a little inspiration.
A great way to start looking for a bra is to go to our 'All bras' page and on the left you’ll see our handy bra finder where you can enter her bra size to see all of the items that are available. For the style of bra you can choose one which appeals to you, but it’s also worth noting what sort of bras she already has in her underwear drawer. If she has a smaller cup size (A or B) and most of her bras have padding in them, you may want to get her a padded bra to help give her an added confidence boost. And we all know that feeling confident is the first step to feeling sexy!
Check out our 'Bra styles explained' page for examples of each bra type.
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Briefs, thongs, boyshorts or G-Strings?
Some ladies prefer wearing one type of knicker, and some like a variety to suit their mood or occasion - so there’s no hard and fast rule here (just try not to pick a style that you’ve never seen her wear as chances are she won’t like it).
Here’s the science bit: Boyshorts normally sit on the hips covering the entire bottom - for a visual idea think about those gold hot pants that Kylie wore in ‘that’ music video! Next up we have briefs which are the more traditional style of knicker shape. Then we have thongs or G-strings which we’re sure you’ll already be aware of, but just in case, these have little or no coverage over the bottom.
Suspender belts and stockings...
For a seriously feminine and sexy feel you can’t beat the classic look of suspender belts and stockings. There are a lot of suspender belts and garters to choose from but one recommendation would be to pick suspender belts that have matching bras and thongs or briefs to create a perfectly coordinated and sensual outfit.
Corset tops...
Corset tops. Also known as basques, are another classic lingerie favourite. Corsets, are a fabulous way to get her to show off her feminine curves. Most corsets are boned at the front and sides as well as having a bra to enhance her shape. These are a definite hit with the ladies for every occasion.
Luxury lingerie...
The great thing about luxurious lingerie is the sensuous feel, and we’ve got a wide selection of satin, chiffon and lace lingerie to choose from.
Remember that paying attention to detail will earn you those all important extra brownie points.
Learn from your mistakes!
If you’ve bought her some lingerie before and she never wears it, chances are you went wrong somewhere.
Don’t be disheartened - just make a note of what she does and doesn’t like and let this guide you to finding lingerie that you can both enjoy.
Need to call in the Professionals?
If you’ve read this guide, rifled through her underwear drawer and explored the lingerie on BeCheeky but still aren’t sure what to buy don’t worry because we can help.
Our friendly team are happy to help with your lingerie dilemma - simply send us an email or give us a call on 0800 915 6635 between 8am and 10pm, Monday to Friday, and between 8am and 4pm on Saturday.
