If you love shopping and want to shop for lingerie and sexy lingerie in a retail store then this is the guide or how to for you.

How to shop for Lingerie in a retail store?

     Shopping for lingerie is a task that requires some planning whether you are buying it for yourself or a special person in your life. Step number one is planning and it differs if you are buying it for yourself or that special woman. If you are buying it for yourself, dress casually, in clothing that you can get in and out of with ease. You will need to try on the lingerie, and there is no need to wear hosiery , tight pants or elaborate clothing that is a pain to remove and put back on. If you are buying it for another, you must have your sizes ready, and this is essential as buying any clothing, including lingerie with only a vague idea of her sizes will often lead to disastrous results. Don't leave for the lingerie store without her bra and panty sizes as well as height, weight and perhaps dress size. It won't be hard to get the sizes as going through her drawers, or closet will divulge the sizes.

Choose the store carefully as there is a difference in lingerie stores. Mall stores like Victoria's Secret and Lane Bryant have lingerie, but they are generally known as foundation stores with bras , panties, some hosiery and perhaps some sexy lingerie . There is absolutely nothing wrong with these stores, but the selection of sexy lingerie is fairly limited. They may have some sets, pajamas and robes, but they are not going to carry a large selection of sexy lingerie. The other mall type stores such as department stores such as Macy's and Mervyn's and Sears also have lingerie, but the selection will be rather tame. There is lingerie, and then there is sexy lingerie. 

You may want to take a walk on the wild side and this is generally finding a boutique lingerie store. This isn't as easy as it sounds as many "adult" stores carry lingerie, but it tends to be boxed sets that are very popular as they are easy for the adult stores to carry, but they are generally one size fits most, limited in styles, colors and selection. Further these boxed sets are often the best selling lingerie sets from the manufacturer that are simply boxed with sexy girls posing on the box, and hung on racks for easy showing and sale. Many adult stores carry these boxed sets as most of the sexy lingerie manufacturers have jumped on the band wagon selling lingerie to adult stores who don't want to carry lingerie on the hangers but due to their compact size and eye appeal these box-o-lingerie is a hot seller to the sex toy stores as well as many lingerie stores. These "adult" stores generally carry lingerie in addition to their main product line which are sex toys. There is nothing wrong with these toys, but you won't generally find a good selection of lingerie in these stores. The sexy lingerie stores may also carry sex toys, but the toys are in addition to the lingerie, not the other way around. 

Once you find the boutique lingerie store it is a good idea to call ahead and determine their policies. Store hours, return policies, selection and product lines are important things to determine. Give yourself plenty of time to shop so plan accordingly as you will need to try things on, or shop thoroughly. Return policies vary from store to store and are particularly essential if you are buying lingerie for another. Remember most, if not all, stores prohibit returns on panties and other garments worn over intimate areas, thus do not purchase these items without proper sizing. Be sure to ask about exchange policies as it is best to be safe when it comes to gifts of lingerie. Product lines are important as many of these boutiques cater to dancers, and may not carry much if any plus size lingerie . This is particularly important if you are a plus size woman or buying for a curvy, voluptuous woman.. 

When determining what to try on, keep in mind your good parts. Every woman has at least one, if not many more favorite body parts, whether it be her legs, butt or bust. Pick garments that accentuate these parts of the female anatomy and you can't go wrong. This goes for one buying another person's lingerie. If she has an ample bust, choose an item that provides support while showing off the bust. If her legs are her best attribute, then lingerie items that show off her legs are a good choice. Color is also very important as skin tone, hair color and favorite colors should be kept in mind. Red heads look stunning in green, while blondes look hot in pastels such as baby pink or coral. Black is the safest color as it is slimming, looks good on virtually every woman, if not every woman on the planet. Purple, orange, yellow and other colors are risky. That is not to say that the woman in mind may not love these colors, then it is safer to take the plunge. 

Making the purchase- After you know whether the item/s can be returned or exchanged then it is time to make your purchase. When buying her lingerie for the first time, it is probably best to buy a small gift. Every woman wears a bra and panties so you are not taking a big risk in buying a bra or panties or a set in the same color. First time buyers should probably avoid the five piece bra, panty, garter belt, stockings set, although they are definitely sexy. If you are buying for yourself, buy what looks good, and fits your budget. Always look for items on sale, discontinued items or other bargain items. Since these items are not worn as outerwear, a style change may have no effect whatsoever on him, or you for that matter. Finally, enjoy the experience of shopping for sexy under garments and keep in mind the enjoyment is yet to begin.

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