The UK retailer Debenhams compiled a report following the Christmas spending splurge. The results will not be music to our ears but will explain why our significant others never wear the lingerie we buy.
The report identifies that over 90% of men buying the gift of lingerie for their partners aim for something saucy, lacy and a little bit racy. However, 85% of women say they would prefer something stylish, sophisticated, but still sexy to unwrap. The disconnect causes two thirds of women to state that their partners get it completely wrong when it comes to buying them lingerie.
The styles that men tended to select include items such as basques, corsets, suspenders and push-up bras, teamed with thongs or bikini briefs. They also opted for fussier styles of lingerie incorporating mesh, zip and bow fastenings and stockings and suspenders. Women showed a preference for styles such as balconette, plunge, long-line and discreetly padded bras and liked to pair these with French or midi-style briefs.
In terms of colour, men chose traditional vampy red styles and variants of this in hot purple and electric blue. Women opted for pretty, feminine neutral shades and stylish items in black.
The lesson gents, is that unless we like spending money on lingerie that will remain decorating the inside of a drawer. We need to open our eyes and admit we need help. After all, she isn’t the only one that gets to enjoy lingerie when we get it right.
Stewart Reeder
ShyGuy Lingerie 