Shopping for Intimate Apparel

Intimate apparel is wonderful when you find what you’re looking for, but where to start?

Here’s a guide to the lingo of lingerie.

A chemise is a very short, flirty little sleeveless (or often strappy) dress.

A bra and panty set is just what it sounds like; it is a bra with a matching panty.

A tapset (tap set) is a camisole (a.k.a., a tank top with thin, little straps) paired with a matching boyshort (a.k.a. girl boxer, or occasionally a thongboy, which is a boyshort with a thong back).

A teddy may be described as a sexy, sheer, one-piece bathing suit for the bedroom. (Note: you may want to talk to your lady before going with this option, as it will be non-returnable due to health codes.)

As for what is sexiest, it has been said that “Whatever she will be most comfortable in will be sexiest.” So in other words, if your lady loves light and floaty cottons, don’t expect her to necessarily feel very sexy in a tight and lacy tapset. It is all up to personal preference.

In fact, that brings us to an important point: due to federal health codes, items with a gusset (which is a nice way of saying the garment has a crotch) are non-returnable. Yep, that means if the sexy teddy or the panty in that lacy bra and panty set doesn’t fit, the merchant cannot take it back. So choose wisely, and ask questions.

The more information you have, the better the salesperson can assist you.

Click here to view Part 1 of this article, How to Shop for Lingerie  (Introduction)

Click here to view Part 3 of this article, How to Shop for Pajamas, Robes and Stocking Stuffers

Click here to learn How to Wash your Fine Lingerie.

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