The idea of bra and underwear shopping, for women, is a great opportunity to feel confident, sexy and seductive in their body. Women search for bras to suit their moods, flirty, seductive, comfort and classic...our list in endless. However, the idea of bra shopping for men, is a hellish ordeal that causes anxiety and stress to find the 'perfect' bra and underwear set for their partner.
Bra shopping itself is a difficult task, however it is a doubtful, nerveous and confusing experience. What design should you pick? Colour? What is her size? The sizing on bras alone is enough to make any man baulk and run out of a shop empty-handed. Add that to the fact that women's bodies change depending to what they are going through, dieting, visiting the gym or monthly cycles.
The problem is, most women would agree that there are few nicer things than being presented with some great lingerie from their partner. It's a truly romantic gesture, and one that shows that you value them, have taken time out to make a thoughtful purchase, and you've considered what you think they would look great in and what would give them a boost. However, despite all of these benefits, there are five simple ways that a man can make a mistake in the bra department. Watch out for these common errors, and if you can avoid them you can guarantee you'll end up with the ideal underwear to make your partner's day!
Purchasing the incorrect size
There is a natural embarrassment involved with bra shopping for most men, and this can lead to you rushing your purchase and coming out with the first thing you see, just to get it over and done with. Take your time and choose something that fits with your recipient's personality and style. Also, what do you actually like, and what do you think would suit her? If you're looking online, take your time, and if you're in a department store, ask the advice of a salesperson to nail the perfect style, size and colour. Once you've done it once, you may even come to like it and there'll be no stopping you!
Selecting the incorrect style
No man, no matter how keen and experienced an eye they have in the breast department, can gauge a woman's size simply by looking (or feeling). You have to spend a bit of time before you set out to make a purchase to check the label on your partner's existing lingerie. Remember that the size of a bra can differ between various brands, and make the decision to choose a brand that she already owns and wears, so you know you've got the size and fit absolutely right. Nail this, and you're already halfway towards picking the perfect bra!
Choosing an incorrect style
Bras are designed to fit beneath clothes. This means that a white bra is needed for a white top, and a black for a dark one. A simple rule of thumb for buying underwear is to consider what clothes your wife or girlfriend normally wear, and choose something that can easily go beneath them. If you have a goth-style partner, a white bra may not be the best choice. Similarly, someone who favours light pastel jumpers may not be too thrilled if you show up with a chocolate brown, bright purple or cerise number!
Rushing the purchase
Bras are designed to fit beneath clothes. This means that a white bra is needed for a white top, and a black for a dark one. A simple rule of thumb for buying underwear is to consider what clothes your wife or girlfriend normally wear, and choose something that can easily go beneath them. If you have a goth-style partner, a white bra may not be the best choice. Similarly, someone who favours light pastel jumpers may not be too thrilled if you show up with a chocolate brown, bright purple or cerise number!
Panic Buying
There is a natural embarrassment involved with bra shopping for most men, and this can lead to you rushing your purchase and coming out with the first thing you see, just to get it over and done with. Take your time and choose something that fits with your recipient's personality and style. Also, what do you actually like, and what do you think would suit her? If you're looking online, take your time, and if you're in a department store, ask the advice of a salesperson to nail the perfect style, size and colour. Once you've done it once, you may even come to like it and there'll be no stopping you!
Playtex have a fabulous range of womens Shapewear and Under Wire Bras.