An article in the London Evening Standard yesterday refers to the mind blowing dilemma of what men should buy their loved ones for Christmas, and – surprise, surprise - women want to be pampered, lingerie is an obvious gift, and your choice shouldn’t be just about you because she may interpret it as how you think of her…
I agree with the article to a certain degree - anything that has been seen in a strip show, in the window of a sex shop or on Katie Perry might not be quite what she wants to be seen in, but I can’t say I agree with the avoidance of red as the lingerie that’s on the top of my Christmas list is the fabulous Precieuse Collection from French designer Rosy. Ok, it isn’t a tacky red but more of a cyclamen - but nevertheless it’s still red! But I do agree about doing your homework on sizing, because we women can read a lot into getting that wrong. But to be honest it’s really easy, just take a sneak peek in her lingerie drawer and get the sizing of her favourite pieces. Once you know her measurements we at Joanna’s Wardrobe are always happy to guide you in the right direction.
And although I agree with the advice ‘know your lady’ and what she likes and dislikes, I’m not sure if I received another set of something I already have in my underwear drawer I would find that very special or imaginative. I would want something special, something sexy and alluring, maybe a bit of lace…. certainly I would want something that I could wear that would make me feel feminine and special. And sorry but at Christmas pair of boy shorts just wouldn’t do it for me!
But at the end of the day guys, the thing to remember is that we want to be bought something for us, not for you. And not particularly something we need, but something we desire. And we want our men to be brave, to go for it. OK so getting it wrong is a risk. But if you get it right we’ll love you so much the more for it!
So get her sizes, have a bit of a think about what she likes, and drop me a line at Joanna’s Wardrobe!
