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A MAN'S BUYING GUIDE TO LINGERIE

Lingerie always seems like a fabulous gift idea for your wife or girlfriend but, as many men will testify, it's a present giving route littered with potential pitfalls and booby traps.

Here's our man's guide to buying the best lingerie for your wife, girlfriend or other loved one, and we've tried to make it easy. You can choose by the type of woman she sees herself as, or by the type of garment you might like to buy.

Just remember, whether you choose silk lingerie or cotton, bras or a waspie, you should remember first and foremost the choice should reflect her taste!

Sophisticated Siren - for when only the best will do

Treat her to: a luxury silk long nightdress from Diki Paris

Perfect because: this is pure silk lingerie with a timeless quality. With white and black embroidery, fine lace detailing and a long front leg split, this is sensual styling at its best.

Buy it from: Luxury French Lingerie

Treat her to: Taj Mahal Bra and Thong from Lise Charmel

Perfect because: luxury French lingerie house, Lise Charmel, is renowned for exquisite lingerie, with the superb styling and attention to detail the sophisticated siren loves.

Buy it from: Luxury French Lingerie

Treat her to: Lace Voile Babydoll from Verde Veronica

Perfect because: this fabulous Italian design is made to hug every curve, with the sheer voile giving a hint of mystery and sophisticated sensuality. Add the matching thong for a truly bellissimo look!

Buy it from: Be Cheeky

Treat her to: Printed Spot Silk Chemise from Bulb

Perfect because: Bulb designs are inspired by the concepts of love, lust and luxury. And they certainly manage to inspire all of those with these sophisticated creations in sensual pure silk

Buy it from: Be Cheeky

Exotic Adventuress - for those seeking the exotic and erotic

Treat her to: Sahara Open String from Lola Luna

Perfect because: this is exotic with class and taste, not mention stunning lace and tulle and a beautiful jewel pendant

Buy it from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Naughty Janet Love Slave Set

Perfect because: well, the title says it all! Sure you will know if it's right for her. If you have to ask yourself the question, best not buy it!

Buy it from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Eyelash lace bra & thong from Wild Designs

Perfect because: it's flirty and daring, in almost see-through lace, but not quite, not quite giving everything away at once!

Buy it from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Cendrillon Playsuit from Agent Provocateur

Perfect because: it's provocative and exquisite, designed to show off sexy curves to their very sensual best

Buy it from: AgentProvocateur.com

Total Romantic - for dreamy romantics

Treat her to: Long Lace Chemise from Charlotte & Co

Perfect because: it's pretty and completely romantic, especially in vintage peaches and cream

Buy it from: charlotteandco.co.uk

Treat her to: Rose Antique Body by Luxxa

Perfect because: this is the gothic side of romantic, in black with red roses. The lace up panel suggests a beating passion kept under wraps

Buy it from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Una Balconette Bra from Lepel

Perfect because: it's sweet and feminine, combining lace, stunning floral embroidery and contrasting ribbon and bows.

Buy it from: Figleaves

Treat her to: Fleur Silk Chemise from Diki

Perfect because: this is romantic lace and more lace. Perfect honeymoon gift, first or second time around, from and to a true romantic.

Buy it from: Luxury French Lingerie

Vintage Glamour Puss - the star of her very own boudoir

Treat her to: Harmony corset from Corset Curves

Perfect because: with its deep sweetheart neckline, gorgeous sweeping curves, and traditional attention to detail, it will definitely be a big hit with your glamour girl

Buy it from: Corsetcurves.com

Treat her to: Marquise Lingerie Set from Obsessive Lingerie

Perfect because: with its lace frills and satin bows, it is perfect for the boudoir, particularly with its lace frill apron, which is definitely not for the kitchen

Buy it from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Sexy Beaute Waspie and Bra from Lise Charmel

Perfect because: its hook and eye fastenings, mock lacing and polka dots combine to give a hint of old Hollywood glamour.

Buy it from: Luxury French Lingerie

Treat her to: the Romance range from Knickerbox

Perfect because: this delicate black polka dot range does old time charm and glamour all in one package. It's the sexy side of cute, with lace trim and keyhole detailing.

Buy it from: knickerbox.co.uk

Athletic Amazon - for the action woman in your life

Treat her to: Tri Action Extreme Sports Bra from Triumph

Perfect because: every action woman needs to keep everything in perfect shape, no matter how active she is.

Buy it from: needundies.com

Treat her to: Extreme Control Bra from Anita Rose Faia

Perfect because: there is no reason for the active woman to miss out on style, as this bra show. All style, no bounce.

Buy it from: Figleaves

Treat her to: Carolina All Sport Compression Bra from Sweaty Betty

Perfect because: who says active wear has to be dull? You can rely on Sweaty Betty to bring some colour into things.

Buy it from: sweatybetty.com

Treat her to: Sport Boxers from Pure Lime

Perfect because: you need to start a great performance from the bottom up and these offer great coverage and support, as well as keeping her cool and comfortable.

Buy from: simplysweat.com

Sexy Mother (to be) - for 9 months of gorgeous style

Treat her to: gorgeous Nougatine lingerie from Amoralia

Perfect because: this elegant stylish maternity lingerie will keep her feeling feminine through the whole 9 months. Plus a percentage of the profits go to the baby campaign, Tommys.

Buy it from: becheeky.com

Treat her to: gorgeous pyjamas from Crave

Perfect because: getting some sleep now is vital, and so she should have something beautiful to sleep and lounge around in, and Crave's separates meet the requirements perfectly.

Buy it from: cravematernity.co.uk

Treat her to: cute briefs from Fun Mum

Perfect because: there is no excuse to turn up at the maternity ward with greying old knickers, not when she can have something as cute to wear as these, and still be comfortable.

Buy them from: funmum.com

Treat her to: Cherry Bomb Chic nursing bra from HOTMilk

Perfect because: there is no need for dull nursing bras, not when you can get something this gorgeous. Check out our pregnancy buying guide for extra pointers on sizing.

Buy it from: Figleaves

Sure Fire Winners - lingerie gifts guaranteed to make her smile

Treat her to: Classic Silk Satin PJs from Charlotte & Co

Perfect because: these are sensual, beautifully cut, and perfect for lounging or sleeping. Every girl should have at least one pair!

Buy from: charlotteandco.co.uk

Treat her to: a silk dressing gown from Agent Provocateur

Perfect because: this will wrap her up in style, either pretty in pink or classy in black

Buy it from: agentprovocateur.com

Treat her to: a subscription with the Panty Postman

Perfect because: oh come on, new pants arriving on a regular basis? What could be better? From Coco Ribbon, so gorgeous colours and styling guaranteed

Buy from: pantypostman.co.uk

Treat her to: a cashmere cardi-gown from Charlotte & Co

Perfect because: this is the ultimate in dressing gowns, it's warm and soft, lightweight and elegant. Gorgeous

Buy it from: charlotteandco.co.uk

Corsets, Bustiers & Waspies

Treat her to: Basque Style Corset from Axfords Corsets

Perfect because: each one of these are hand finished by an individual skilled corsetiere. And each one is made to measure, so you can enjoy some fun doing the measuring beforehand!

Buy from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Lace Over Waspie from Buttress & Snatch

Perfect because: it's slightly quirky, a bit burlesque, but a lot sexy and gorgeous, perfect for any woman's boudoir

Buy it from: becheeky.com

Treat her to: Studded Purple Bustier from Samantha Lingerie

Perfect because: it's stunning on every level, this is a beautiful and unusual colour, with fantastic details such as the wrap belt

Buy it from: samanthalingerie.com

Treat her to: Lejaby Elixir Waspie

Perfect because: it's difficult to think of something that sums up vintage glamour better than this waspie, and it's perfect for glamour pusses everywhere

Buy it from: figleaves.com

Suspenders & Hosiery - gorgeous finishing touches

Treat her to: Champs Elysee Silk Stockings from Cervin of Paris

Perfect because: these are possibly the most luxurious stockings going, made from 100% silk

Buy from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Jonathan Aston Stringers Tights

Perfect because: these are like fishnets, but only better and a bit different

Buy from: tightsplease.co.uk

Treat her to: Prunella Suspenders from Myla

Perfect because: beautiful stockings deserve a beautiful suspender belt and they don't come more beautiful than this one!

Buy from: myla.com

Treat her to: Snake hold ups from Agent Provocateur

Perfect because: you can let this snake talk you into some temptation! Saucy and unusual.

Buy from: agentprovocateur.com

Knickers & Pants - getting the underpinnings right

Treat her to: Hands On Boyshorts from Hustler

Perfect because: these are definitely cheeky and naughty, and although they might be called boy shorts they are very definitely girly

Buy them from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Opium String from Madame V

Perfect because: it's oozing 50's glamour, and very dainty, made from luscious black lace and trimmed with diamante, this is vintage Hollywood style for the boudoir

Buy from: Be Cheeky

Treat her to: a multi-pack of knickers from Myla

Perfect because: this is one multi-pack knickers we wouldn't mind getting sent as a gift. Tulle hipsters in a beautiful range of colours, these will brighten up any underwear drawer

Buy them from: myla.com

Treat her to: Daisy Bloomers Knickers from Greenknickers

Perfect because: these might look like red knickers, but they are actually green - made from 100% certified organic and fairtrade cotton. So, she can look good as well as doing good

Buy them from: Adili

Nightwear - for nights in more than white satin

Treat her to: Satia Pyjama and Shorty Set from Valege

Perfect because: the soft sexy cami is fitted under the bust and trimmed with beautiful floral lace and comes with French knickers and traditional long trousers too.

Buy from: Flirty or Dirty

Treat her to: Long Satin Nightdress from Jane Woolrich

Perfect because: with lace appliqué to front and back, and elegant cross over detail to back, this is luxury lingerie at its best

Buy from: Luxury French Lingerie

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