Giving Lingerie as a Gift
Giving lingerie as a gift can be seen as intimate or romantic, but it can also be a caring gesture for a woman who may often put others' needs before herself. The gift of lingerie could be for your partner, a good friend, your daughter, sister or mother.
The gift may be a comfortable basic that she can appreciate every day, or a luxurious and extravagant item that she would never purchase for herself; or it could be something sexy given to your partner for you both to enjoy. If you've never bought lingerie as a gift before, here are our helpful hints to choosing the right gift.
Size
First things first, you'll need to determine her size. It's not something that you can guess, so have a peek into her lingerie drawer to check the sizes on some of her favourite bras, or the ones she wears most often. Check a few different bras as sizing will vary from brand to brand. Bra sizing will have a combination of a number, the band size; and letter, which is the cup size. Together, they make the bra size. Make note of the sizes, and perhaps the brands, or if the item is in European, UK or French sizing, as it can help with your shopping. For bottoms, they may be sized by dress size, or in S, M, L, etc. This will vary from brand to brand.
LACE has a wide variety of bra sizes, specialising in large cups, and stocks cup sizes D - L, and band sizes 28 - 42, with bottom sizes XS - 4XL.
Shop all bras
PrimaDonna Deauville
Shop the entire selection of bras from 28 - 42 bands and D to L cups.
Shop Plus Size
Elomi Matilda
Shop all plus size bras & swimwear.
Band sizes of 40 & 42; or H+ cup sizes.
Shop All Bottoms
Chantelle Molitor
Shop all briefs from size XS - 4X.
Colour
Next, you'll want to choose a colour. Look through her clothing - does she have a colour that she gravitates towards? Is it filled with many different shades of blue? Or does she have a 'go-to' colour palette, sticking with neutrals like white, beige, grey and black, or does she prefer jewel tones like ruby reds, emerald greens and amethyst purples? Perhaps she's trendy or eclectic and has a mix of prints, including animal, vibrant florals, or even bright neon hues.
Black Lingerie
Chantelle Le Marais
Black lingerie: seductive and mysterious, and also a basic for all wardrobes.
Red Lingerie
PrimaDonna Madison
Red can be the colour of romance, but it can also work as a skin tone for some women, becoming invisible underneath a white blouse.
White Lingerie
Freya Fancies
Whites and pastels can be seen as feminine and innocent.
Style
While you're searching through her lingerie drawer, check the types of styles that she buys. Are they smooth and simple? Lacy and heavily detailed? Do they have foam padding, or are they very sheer?
Think about her while you're shopping for the gift, you want to choose something that she would be comfortable in. If she's bold and adventurous go for bright colours and daring prints, or a unique style with sheer panels, strappy details, or even a set with a suspender belt. If she's more reserved, go for a classic lace or embroidered style in a conservative colour, or light pastel shade.
Remember to play up on her best-features and self-confidence. If she's proud of her full bust, push-ups and balconettes will enhance and reveal her bust. Thongs and cheeky hipster shorts will emphasise and showcase her bottom. If she's self-conscious of her tummy, consider a full brief, or a basque or body to smooth the torso. A babydoll can offer coverage through the tummy, hips and the tops of the thighs giving her an extra-boost of confidence if she's more modest.
Seductive Lingerie
Curvy Kate Peek A Boo
Sheer cups, tempting cleavage and beautiful babydolls are some of the more seductive styles available at LACE.
Half Cup Bras
Freya Fearne
She will feel beautiful in a half cup shape which has an open neckline with wide set straps that exposes the top of her bust slightly.
Non-Padded Bras
Gossard Glossies
Bras without padding can offer a hint of sheerness in the cup.
Nightwear
PrimaDonna I Want You
Nightwear styles include supportive babydolls with built in bras, as well as comfortable nightwear basics like bralettes.
Suspender Belts
Freya Pulse
Complete the lingerie look with a matching suspender belt.
Bridal Lingerie
Fantasie Ella
Searching for a gift for the bride-to-be? View the selection of white and ivory lingerie perfect for her special day.
Remember
It's important to consider a gift that she would like to wear, something that she would truly want and enjoy, but it's ok to purchase something maybe slightly more luxurious, or unique that she may not purchase or splurge on for herself.