| If you want something longer-lasting and a bit | | | | to that. |
| cheekier than flowers for your Valentine, lingerie is | | | | But you really don't want to spoil Valentine's Day with |
| always an option. Although, it you're buying for a | | | | ill-chosen lingerie. So here's a couple of suggestions to |
| secret love, this may not be such a good idea - a bit | | | | avoid making those mistakes in the first place. |
| too presumptuous and suggestive maybe. | | | | - Ask a mutual female friend for help. She might |
| But if you're buying a gift for your current lover then | | | | actually know the girl in question's size if she's |
| it could be a great present... for you both. The eternal | | | | particularly close to her. Even if she doesn't know for |
| fear, however, is that you'll offend her by buying the | | | | sure, she may be able to give you a better idea of |
| completely wrong size - pants too big, bra too small, | | | | her size than you could guess on your own. She may |
| the scope for mistakes is daunting. | | | | even help you with a few suggestions of colours and |
| Considering that sales assistants in shops are unlikely | | | | styles. |
| to let you have a feel to work out your lady's size. | | | | - If you're a bit shy to ask or don't have the right |
| shopping online for lingerie can be a good option. It | | | | person to get info from, just sneak a peak. If you |
| will save you the embarrassment of browsing, | | | | live together this will be easy. Even if you don't, look |
| bewildered, in an actual lingerie store, not knowing | | | | out for an opportunity to have a look - how easy |
| what to ask for. You can just hunt around online until | | | | this is will of course vary depending on the status of |
| you find something which you think looks good and | | | | your relationship. |
| will hopefully make her feel good too. There are | | | | - If neither of the above work for you, then you can |
| plenty of stores online and to help you out a bit, | | | | always go with the safe option of a slip or sexy |
| there's a good selection which you can connect to | | | | dressing gown - it's much harder to go wrong there |
| from the Women's Fashion page of | | | | as it doesn't have to fit perfectly in all the right |
| 'But', you say, 'that doesn't solve the problem of | | | | places. |
| choosing the right size'. True, it doesn't, which is why | | | | So, lingerie shopping may be a little risky, but it's |
| you should make sure that the site that you are | | | | worth taking a chance, especially with these pointers |
| buying from has a returns or exchange policy which | | | | to help you browse online for something perfect. The |
| will enable you to remedy any mistakes, if it comes | | | | risky challenge may be paid off with a risque evening! |