Lingerie Guide for Men

Before you buy lingerie online or walk into a store to pick out a surprise gift for your girlfriend or wife, take the time first to understand the different types of lingerie you will come across. This will make your shopping just a bit easier and help you pick out the right piece of lingerie that she's sure to love!

Camisole

Camisoles are short, loose tops with a length that goes to the waist. They may be worn under a heavy sweater or under an open jacket, or they can be paired with matching panties. Sometimes camisoles are cropped to show off the midriff and they can be very sexy if worn with jeans outside or matching panties at home.

Chemises

Chemises are short nightgowns made from something lightweight. This girly and sexy lingerie is one of the most basic types of lingerie and it's similar to a babydoll, except it fits tighter to the body for a refined look.

Babydoll

Babydoll nighties are short, soft negligees that may be sleeveless or have a built-in bra. They're very sweet yet alluring and feature a soft, flowing skirt usually made of a sheer material. A babydoll nightie will leave the legs fully exposed and many styles will emphasize or expose the breasts. Most include matching panties because babydolls are short enough to expose panties.

Teddy

A teddy combines the features of a camisole with panties in one, sort of like a one-piece swimsuit but sexier. Most are made from a silky material and some are available in two pieces with matching panties. Many also feature embroidery, a halter top, lace, leather, peek-a-boo or print material.

Bustier

As you shop around to buy lingerie online, you'll probably notice the bustier is one of the sexiest styles out there. This form-fitting strapless bra extends to the waist and pushes up the bust while tightening against the midriff. It's usually made of silk or something very soft and it emphasizes the cleavage while creating a slimmer figure. Most bustiers tighten at the back with lacing or hook and eye closures, or a zipper.

Corsets

Finally, a corset is the epitome of sexy lingerie and it's similar to a bustier, except tighter and much stronger. Corsets are made with strong boning that goes over the bodice, which is laced or hooked in the back. It creates an hourglass figure but it can also be laced loosely and worn as a top.

There are really so many styles of lingerie, but this brief guide should help you choose a style that she's bound to love. Remember to consider her personality while shopping for sexy lingerie, whether she's flirty, girly or loves to show off her figure, to pick something perfect that she'll be excited to wear.