CHEMISE
Think silky minidress. Bonus: Most girls find these annoying to sleep in, as the fabric bunches underneath them. Guess she’ll just have to take it off before bed!
CAMISOLE
Effectively a frilly tank top with spaghetti straps, the “cami” is the ultimate utility piece. Go easy on the lace and she can sport it with jeans and a blazer, too.
Like a bra that extends down to her hips, this is a wire-laden doo-hickey that gives a fantastic boost to the gloriously top-heavy.
TEDDY
Lingerie’s answer to the one-piece bathing suit, a teddy functions as a bra and panty in one. Many button—and unbutton—down there.
BOY SHORTS
Boy shorts, a.k.a. booty shorts, sit low on the waist and offer full, yet sexy coverage of her hips and humps. Unlike thongs, there’s no string up her ass.
We spoke with real girls to devise this list of five key lingerie-buying tips.
1. WORK OUT THE KINKS
This purchase isn’t a lacy trip to Hornyville. That’s your itinerary. She just wants some hot underwear. Should it be sexy? Absolutely. Practical? You bet. Crotchless pleather panties with a horsetail? Never.
2. WHITE IT OUT
You know why you stopped wearing white underwear, Sir Streaks-A-Lot. Do the math and discover why she banished them too.
3. SIZE HER DOWN
You already know to rifle through her drawers to determine her style preference and size. However—no matter what you find—when it comes to bottoms, never buy “L” or larger. Find a pair with numeric sizes, or just get a medium. In her mind, receiving an “L” is like being called “Chunky Trunk.”
4. BRAND-MANAGE HER
Nothing will make her feel sexier than a superluxe ensemble. You know Victoria’s Secret, but it’s time to learn these upscale brands, too: Kiki de Montparnasse, Agent Provocateur, La Perla. And if she has a favorite big-name designer, investigate their unmentionables as well. Labels like Dolce & Gabbana, Chloe, and Dior all make sexy stuff that will induce panty envy in her friends.
5. SET A DATE
The only way to guarantee a fail-safe lingerie buy is to have her do the work for you. Take her to the store, have her model her favorites for you, pay the tab, and then take her out to that new restaurant you both want to try. She’ll think you’re “thoughtfulness” is ultra-sexy, and you’ll get a tantalizing preview of what’s to come. Check, please!
See hot girls in their undies and bra with our Lingerie Buying Guide.