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Friday, 5 February 2010
The Brastop Valentine's Gift Guide for men There's only a few days to go before that special romantic day of the year when women all over the country are showered with roses, chocolates and surprise packages containing underwear.As I said in our Christmas gift guide, the Valentine's Day purchase tends to present problems for the anxious male buyer, from being embarassed to ask for assitance or just grabbing the first thing that might fit their partner. Worse, they often pick the item that they want to see their partner wearing, rather than something their partner might actually want to wear. However, Valentine's Day is slightly different from Christmas, in the same way it's different from a birthday or any other special occassion - it's all about the romance, the surprise of a nice gift - and it's also about having a little bit of fun. So, the rules of Christmas gift-buying don't really apply in the same way, but they're worth noting. So, here's some tips to make sure your partner is happy with any lingerie purchase you make for her before next Sunday... As ever, start out by picking out the correct size and style in the first place. There's really only one way to do this (unless you ask her and spoil the surprise) - and that's look in her underwear drawer and locate the items that she wears most often. But try not to get caught - and put things back the way you found them. Take a note of the sizes you find on the labels - bra sizes are usually a number followed by a letter - such as 36D, 32FF, 40G and so on. Knickers are usually sized: small, medium, large etc. or are in dress sizes, like: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. Next, you have to think about style. The rules tend to go out the window for Valentine's Day, but don't take it as an excuse to buy a contraption that requires more instructions than an Ikea coffee table. A nice red bra set is always a good bet, but make sure you get something that suits your partner's shape and style - but there are plenty of other colours to consider, or you go opt for something made from satin - or with in a nice pattern. One of the really nice selections in our Valentine's offers is the Sienna basque in black/ruby by Panache - but you'll have to be quick, as they're running out of stock. It's quite sexy, but also has a shape-contouring effect. It's not something your partner is likely to wear to work but it might spice things up a little in the bedroom. You could always go for a Gossard satin Superboost bra in black satin, available with matching suspender and thong for a total of just £16.15. Or give your partner the Ultimo Duchess set a go, which features the bra, knickers (or thong) and a matching suspender - there's also the Gossard Superboost burgindy plunge bra set with matching suspender, available up to 38FF. All of the above are not only really quite pretty, sexy and fun - but a few of them work just as well as bras for regular use - particularly to go with a special occasion outfit or a party dress. If you're in any doubt, have a look at our lingerie buying guide for men. Above all, remember that Valentine's Day is about having fun - a nice bottle of wine and a small box of chocolates tends to go down well with us women just as well as some nice-fitting, suitable underwear! Good luck - and don't forget to email us at hannah@brastop.com to let us know what you bought, and if your partner appreciated your purchase. Labels: buying guide, gifts, men, offers, valentine's day  Entry posted by Chloe at 13:00
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Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Men's Lingerie Guide for Christmas - Part II I've received a few emails about my Man's Guide to shopping for Christmas lingerie posted yesterday (some from guys, some from girls), who said that they appreciated the splendid advice on style, size, colour and general usefulness of lingerie as a Christmas gift for their partner.However, a few have asked me to recommend some items on the Brastop website that might go down well as something a little more special than a bra set that can double as practical daywear. So, here goes... In my own personal experience, Panache tends to make the best bras, knickers, basques and bodyshapers that generally don't make you feel like you're wearing something designed for Lady Gaga. In particular, I can recommend the Panache Venus Bodyshaper in Pearl or black at only £18.95.  Panache also makes a really gorgeous Venus basque in white, also priced just £18.95.If you want to be a little more daring, why not get the Panache Sienna basque in black/ruby, also £18.95 - and it's available up to a size 38E, which is quite extensive for a basque. You could go for a Gossard satin Superboost bra in black satin, available with matching suspender and thong for a total of just £16.15. Or give the Ultimo Duchess set a go, which features the bra, knickers (or thong) and a matching suspender - there's also the Gossard Superboost burgindy plunge bra set with matching suspender, available up to 38FF. All of the above are not only really quite pretty, sexy and fun - but a few of them work just as well as bras for regular use - particularly to go with a special occasion outfit or party dress. Now - if you can't find something out of that lot for your partner, you need better help than I can offer! Entry posted by Chloe at 09:00
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Tuesday, 8 December 2009
The Man's Guide to shopping for Christmas lingerie Right about now, there are thousands of men up and down the country, of all ages, contemplating a certain type of purchase as a nice little Christmas extra for their partner.Inevitably, the dreaded 'Christmas lingerie purchase' tends to present several problems for the anxious male buyer, not least of which is the embarrassment of walking into a lingerie store (or the lingerie section of a department store) and hanging around the bras in the hope that inspiration (and not perspiration) will come their way. I have personal experience of being on the receiving end of several lingerie Christmas gifts over the years, and they've not always been a success. The results tend to vary from ill-fitting bras to dental floss-like thongs, impractical lacy basques with suspenders - or worse, a contraption from Anne Summers that would generally only be worn on the late shift at a torture dungeon. Of course, online shopping is much easier - which is why you should consider Brastop.com this year for your special purchase - not only will it be cheaper, but we're pretty much a contraption-free zone when it comes to lingerie. And, of course, we specialise in big cup sizes. The secret to buying underwear for your partner is not to buy something for yourself (and I don't mean something you'll wear, I mean something you want to see your partner wearing), but to buy something for her. This really isn't as difficult as it sounds - and a good compromise can often be found by making sure you startout by picking out the correct size and style in the first place. The all-important rule to adhere to when buying lingerie for your partner is to get the correct size - not just her bra size, but her knicker size too. There's really only one way to do this (unless you ask her and spoil the surprise) - and that's look in her underwear drawer and locate the items that she wears most often. But try not to get caught - and put things back the way you found them. Take a note of the sizes you find - bra sizes are usually a number followed by a letter - such as 36D, 32FF, 40G and so on. Knickers are usually sized: small, medium, large etc. or are in dress sizes, like: 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18. After that, make sure you get the right style. Some women prefer big pants, some prefer thongs - but most prefer something in-between. In terms of bras, you need to make sure you get the right style - or it could drastically backfire on you. Some women prefer plunge bras, some prefer a full-cup, some like t-shirt bras, some like push-ups. If you're in any doubt about what style of bra your partner likes to wear - check out our guide to bra styles and make a comparison. Usually, you can't go wrong with a full-cup bra. The last thing to consider is colour. Most women tend to rely on white, black or nude bras for general everyday wear, so if your aim is to purchase something that might spice up your boudoir (that's French for 'bedroom' guys), consider something in a nice colour, or made from satin - or something in a nice pattern. Whatever you do, resist the temptation to purchase the most elaborate contraption on the rack - basques, corsets and bodies have their place, but most women prefer a nice, well-fitting bra set or a comfy bodyshaper. If you're in any doubt, have a look at our lingerie buying guide for men. Good luck - and don't forget to email us at hannah@brastop.com to let us know what you bought, and if your partner appreciated your purchase. Entry posted by Chloe at 09:00
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