by Nicholas Cockayne

Created on: May 13, 2009   Last Updated: May 14, 2009

Buying Lingerie: Getting The Right Size

Many men want to buy lingerie for their partner. What better gift than something that makes your lady feel sexy and that you can both enjoy together time and time again? But many men fear to make take the plunge, worried that they don't know enough about lingerie to buy the right size or style. Well, fear not, this guide is here to help you guys out there buy the right lingerie for your woman, in the right size! Follow this simple advice and you can easily buy lingerie that not only fits your partner, but compliments her as well.

It's all about Size
Size is THE most important factor when buying lingerie for your partner. It doesn't matter whether you buy the perfect style of lingerie in her favorite material and colour, if the size just isn't right, then everything else is just a waste of time. Buying the wrong size is not only a waste of time and money, you have to return it and pick something all over again, but it can also insult your partner and make them feel bad about themselves; just the opposite of what you're trying to achieve by buying lingerie in the first place! If you buy lingerie that is too large then the lady in your life will think that you see her as larger than she is, she'll be insulted and self conscious afterwards. On the other hand if you buy something too small you'll make her feel fat and she'll think you're implying that she could do with losing some weight. Remember, getting the right size is everything!

Size Guide
Size guidelines and measurements differ between different countries, if you're buying lingerie online make sure you double check which country the website is based in. If buying from a different country make sure you use the size conversion guide below to get the right size of garment. There are two basic sizes you need to be aware of, the brassiere, which covers the breasts (think bra), and the underwear, which covers the crotch (think panties).

Brassiere (breasts)
The elements that make us a brassiere sizing are:
Band Size - the measurement of the rib cage directly below the breasts (in inches).

Bust Size the measurement around the body and breast at it's fullest point.

Cup Size - the measurement of the volume of the breast, calculated from the difference between the bust size and the band size. Sizing is given in letters, ranging from the petite AA (less than an inch difference between bust and band size) through to the far more buxom KK (at 16 inches difference).

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