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We love men, but let’s face it … when it comes to picking “they don’t have a clue,” says Rebecca Apsan, owner o Petite Coquette lingerie boutique in New York
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Because women will often have lingerie from different designers and stores, write down every size that you see. It’s like taking notes in college, only naughtier. If you still need some help, check out the boutique online at thelittleflirt.com for more visuals (click on the “tips for men” tab). For more clues, think of what she likes to sleep in. If her outfit of choice is your T-shirt and boxers, she’s sporty. If she sleeps in a silk PJ set, she’s sensual. Look for a soft, satiny number trimmed in lace, which she says is both “feminine and seductive at the same time.” Translation: Your lover will feel like a goddess and you’ll get to enjoy the view. Apsan also says that a long silk nightgown will provide “instant glamour” – and if she’s daring, buy one with a long slit up the side.
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Step 1 Snoop around We’re giving you permission to invade her privacy – no, not by reading her diary, but by poking around in her underwear drawer. Look for things like color, style (thong or brief) and material (lace or cotton).
Step 3 What type is she Flirty, conservative, sedu
Step 2 Take the fruit test “Men are visual creatures,” says Apsan. To find your lover’s size, think in terms of fruit: Is she a lemon, orange, grapefruit, or melon?
Step 5 Boutique or department store Lingerie department sto convenient – you can go one in the country and th all offer the same selecti But if your town has one Apsan recommends goin boutique.
Step 4 Play it safe If you’re still at a loss fo to buy, Apsan recommen pretty slip.