Lingerie buying guide for men this Valentine’s Day

Miss Mandalay - Red Paris Balcony Bra €45 Briefs €28, CupCakes Lingerie

On behalf of all you guys out there, Wedding Journal spoke to the experts at CupCakes Lingerie to discover everything you need to know to about buying lingerie for your fiancée...

Tip 1 – Know the size

Before you begin, a key tip is to make sure that you know what size you are searching for before going shopping! Good fitting lingerie looks fantastic, and prevents offending the love of your life by buying something too big or too small! Wearing the right size can drop a dress size for your lady so make sure to get it right!

Tip 2 – Different styles for different shapes and sizes

As all women come in different shapes and sizes, it is important to choose lingerie to flatter your partner individually. Cupcakes recommend plunge bras or balcony bras for smaller busts sizes and lingerie offering additional support for women with larger busts.

Tip 3 – Assess the skin tone

Different colours suit different skin tones. It is easier to buy lingerie for women with darker skin as most colours will suit them, however if your partner has paler skin, you should opt for bolder colours and avoid pastel or light colours.

Tip 4– Neutral is a safe bet

Many women are delighted with lingerie that they can wear on a daily basis under any outfit, so a classy cream, nude or black lingerie set will be a great treat for the lady in your life, offering versatility whilst still making them feel special.

Tip 6– What to avoid

If you are unsure of which colour will look best on your partner, experience tells us that green and yellow lingerie are most often returned! These colours should be avoided as they are the least popular, unless of course these are her favourite colours!

Tip 7– There are other options!

Underwear shopping can be a daunting experience for most men, so remember, you could always opt for a gift cards so your partner can choose the lingerie most suited to their tastes!

Tip 8 – Raunchy Reds!

Women don't tend to buy red for themselves, but do love to receive it as a gift, especially around Valentines Day as it is romantic and sexy!

CupCakes Lingerie, 44-46 Ranelagh Village, Dublin 6, www.cupcakeslingerie.ie