A Man's Guide to Women's Lingerie
As men and women all over the world share their warmth on these
cold wintry nights, a celebration of love looms on the horizon,
and with it, the promise of the coming spring. The rituals of
Valentines Day so often consists of a box of chocolates and some
roses, followed by dinner, and an expectation of some better
than the usual sex. Ever wonder if it could get any better than
this? It can.
Here's a wake up call to men of all ages. It's up to you to make
it better. Take hold of the reins and do the unexpected.
Surprise your lover and she'll surprise you beyond your wildest
expectations. Give her some sexy lingerie, then sit back and
enjoy the show! Lingerie - the gift that keeps on giving!
Women love to look pretty, men love to look at pretty women, so
what's the problem here? Granted, most men's ultimate goal is to
get their women naked, but throw into the equation a tightly
laced thong teddy with a skirted garter and fishnet hose - heck,
getting there is half the fun!
Lingerie comes in many styles and materials and is conveniently
available online (for those of us who don't particularly want to
make a trip to Victoria's Secret). Online lingerie retailers
ship their products discreetly in plain boxes so as not to spill
the beans to the neighbors, your wife, or the person you want to
surprise. And there's good news for those men who like their
women big; plenty of stores out there that offer plus size
lingerie, up to 3X!
With all this in mind, men need to become educated consumers in
a world of lingerie that is primarily dominated by women. It is
for this reason that I have taken it upon myself to write this
informative "Man's Guide to Women's Lingerie".
Corsets and Bustier: a history of lingerie
As recently as the 1830's, the corset was thought of as a
medical necessity. Being that women were the weaker sex, they
needed the support of a laced corset to hold them up for any
length of time. Girls from the ages of two or three began their
lives being strapped in daily to a tight laced corset.
Unfortunately for the women, by the time they reached their
prime they were unable to stand or sit upright for very long
without getting the "vapors".
Early corsets were made from canvas, (plenty of that around from
all the sailing ships) and had laces all the way up the back
pulled so tight as to make it darn near impossible to draw a
deep breath. Needless to say, the prevailing fashion (or fetish)
of the day was a very small waist line.
Today's modern corset is made from softer and suppler materials
such as silk, satin and lace, (as well as leather) to name a
few. It is designed to accentuate a woman's curves, not to alter
them. For many men there is nothing more arousing than the sight
of a willing accomplice all dressed up in a tight little laced
up leather corset, and it's a turn on for women too!
Out of the corset evolved the "Bustier", predecessor to the
modern day brazier. It seems that men even back then liked to
see their women's breasts pushed up and squeezed together! A
bustier is basically an underwire bra that extends down to the
waistline. Traditionally with a lace up front, today's bustiers
can fasten in a variety of ways. Zippers, snaps, hooks and eyes,
(remember the trouble we had undoing bras in high school?) even
Velcro seems to get the job done. Keep in mind the fastenings
when considering a lingerie purchase. The removal of these
garments can at times try a man's patience. Remember the times
when you've been asked to take it easy and slow down? Do it now,
and savor the moment!
Another popular lingerie design is what's known as the "Teddy".
Similar to a corset in design, a teddy is a one piece suit that
starts out as a bustier, extends down between the legs as a
thong, and ends up fastening to the back of the bodice. Simple
by definition, teddies can take the form of something resembling
a harness, to a full fledged zippered, hooked, and laced corset
with an attached thong. Many teddies come with garter belts
attached, adding endless possibilities for some naughty, bad
little girls' psychopathic imagination to run wild with.
For the truly innocent, perpetual virgin nice girl look,
consider the "Baby Doll". A short mini hanging to the waist that
can be worn with or without the matching bra and panties, the
baby doll is usually made from some sheer, lightweight material
with varying degrees of transparency. The baby doll lingerie
style gets its name from; well...you figure it out!
Today, ladies lingerie is easier than ever to shop for. Do a
search on lingerie and you'll find a multitude of reputable
lingerie dealers and merchants. Browse through their catalogs
and you're sure to find something that stirs your, um...
interest.
Sizing is an issue that must be dealt with, and a good lingerie
site will have size charts easily accessible. While lingerie is
generally pretty forgiving size wise, (a lot of lingerie is
marked one size fits all) you should know at a minimum if she's
a small, medium or large. If you see sizes like 32, 38,
etc....why don't you just ask her her size!
When shopping for lingerie, keep in mind that a gift of lingerie
should stimulate both you and your partner. Get her something
that you like, and don't be afraid to push the envelope!
Lingerie encompasses a huge variety of styles; from a couple of
pasties and a thong, to an elegant satin and lace gown with
matching bra and panties! Do not overlook the possibilities of
Leather Lingerie. Leather has become mainstream and is not just
for bikers and sado/masochists any more. Women love the feel of
leather on their bare skin, and peeling off a tight leather
teddy is a real treat!
Lingerie for your baby and you can't lose! Give her a gift of
lingerie, and you do yourself a favor! The gift that keeps on
giving - all year round!