| As tempting as it might be to just buy her something | | | | skin tone, a lot can depend on personality. The table is |
| you would like her to wear, she may well not be | | | | a guide to what colours suit most people for their hair |
| impressed. Remember it is a present for her first and | | | | and skin tone. Obviously there are more categories |
| foremost, so the aim of this guide is to help you pick | | | | than those listed above, it is just a simplified table for |
| something that she will like.StyleWhat type of lingerie | | | | quick reference. It is also worth noting that just |
| does she already wear? Pay attention to styles and | | | | because a colour suits a skin tone or hair type, it does |
| colours. You know she already likes these if she's | | | | not mean she will necessarily like that colour. It is |
| bought them for herself. If she wears these as | | | | definitely worth finding out what colours she likes by |
| everyday items though, you may want to look for a | | | | looking at the lingerie and clothes she has!SizesWhat |
| more glamorous style to make this a special present. It | | | | size does she wear? There is her bra size, waist size, |
| is worth noting that the type of lingerie most women | | | | hip size, dress size...she may know all of these but |
| like to receive as a present is the type that they would | | | | chances are you don't! Depending on what type of |
| like to wear to make them feel good about | | | | lingerie you are buying, different sizes/measurements |
| themselves, not just to wear to impress you. If she | | | | are important. If you are buying her a bra then clearly |
| wants to wear something just for you, she will pick this | | | | you will need to know her bra size. With the variation in |
| herself, and as such it will be a present for you! That is | | | | sizes between styles and manufacturers, bras are |
| not to say you won't like what you have bought for | | | | usually best avoided - she is almost certain to have to |
| her though! If in doubt, simple elegance is always | | | | take the trouble to exchange it to get the right fit, or |
| preferable to the over-fussy or the | | | | get a refund if she doesn't like the style. With many |
| mundane!ColourWhat colour lingerie does she already | | | | other things, all you need to know is her UK dress size |
| wear? This is the safest way to pick the colours she | | | | - for example is she a size 10 or a 14 etc. Be discrete, |
| will like. A neutral colour such as shades of cream will | | | | look for the label at the neck or side seam of a |
| always look elegant and suit most hair and skin tones. | | | | garment. Many items of lingerie are more loosely fitted |
| However, if she always wears the same colour and | | | | and so the sizing is more general (and therefore easier |
| you are looking for something a little more special read | | | | to get right!) e.g. Nightdress, Robe, Cami-knickers, |
| on...Not all colours suit all hair shades or skin tones. | | | | Chemise. Refer to the Table of Lingerie Sizes below |
| Black goes well with all skin tones and white tends to | | | | for help.Table of Lingerie Sizes:Dress Size(Small) - Bra |
| look better on medium to darker skin. Most women do | | | | Size(32A/B/C) - UK Size(8-10) - US Size(4-6) - EU |
| not like red lingerie, particularly bright shades, even if | | | | Size(65)Dress Size(Medium) - Bra Size(32D, 34B/C) - |
| they wear red clothes.Table of Lingerie Colour | | | | UK Size(12) - US Size(8-10) - EU Size(70)Dress |
| Suggestions:Brunette Hair: Dark Skin - White/Cream | | | | Size(Large) - Bra Size(34D, 36C/D) - UK Size(14-16) - |
| Black/Red/PurpleFair Skin - Cream/Black/Red | | | | US Size(10-14) - EU Size(75-80)Dress Size(XLarge) - |
| PurpleBlonde Hair:Dark Skin - Cream/White/Black | | | | Bra Size(36D, 38C/D) - UK Size(16-18) - US Size(14-16) |
| BlueFair Skin - Cream/Black/BlueRed Hair:Dark Skin - | | | | - EU Size(80-85)SummaryFind out her size and colour |
| White/Cream/Black/GreenFair Skin - Cream/Black | | | | preferences, then make sure you are clear on who |
| GreenGenerally:Dark Skin - Bright Vibrant ColoursFair | | | | the present is for when picking styles. Then you should |
| Skin - Subtle Pastel ShadesThe above colours are not | | | | be on to a winner. |
| the only colours that will go with each hair colour and | | | | |