Everyone knows women love getting gifts.  If you’re thinking about buying her some sexy lingerie give heed to a few simple guidelines.  In the end you can save yourself a lot of money and irritation by doing some homework first.

I can impart a couple of must follow guidelines to make sure you get to see what she looks like in your gift. If you follow these simple steps you will most certainly make her happy knowing that you took the time to figure out what she would enjoy and feel comfortable wearing.  The benefits to following these steps should be obvious but if your not sure, just consider the rewards you will reap from showing her how sexy you think she is and then more importantly by making her feel sexy.

You don't need to go to the local lingerie store and suffer through the embarrassment and frustration of feeling like everyone is looking at you and wondering why your in the lingerie section.  It isn't necessary to ask the sales clerk to help you knowing that she really doesn't have any interest in helping a man who probably is just window shopping.

Online retailers are abundant in the lingerie marketplace. With well over 3 million stores worldwide you can be assured you will find what you want with a secure transaction and you never have to leave the comfort of your home or office. You can avoid all together the embarrassment and frustration you feel when you wander into the lingerie department of your local stores.

Like anything you try to do with little or no knowledge, a little homework will always help.  Make sure as an example that you don't get it wrong with the sizes when you buy her this special gift.  Women can be pretty insecure and giving her a piece of lingerie that doesn't fit will only make her feel too fat or too skinny. And we both know that isn't your intention.  Never guess at this.

You could just ask her for her measurements but that’s a loaded question with most women.  It’s like asking a woman her age.  Its taboo!  Go through her lingerie drawer at home and check the tags.  If what she is wearing now fits then you can't go wrong with the sizes she already has. Just do it on the sly if you can. The best way to tip her off to what your trying to do is have her catch you going through her stuff.

Common sizes for women's lingerie are Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 1X/2X etc. 

Some types of lingerie are sized similar to women's dresses i.e.  4, 6, 8, 10 etc.  If the lingerie is specific to her bust size it might show sizes like 34B, 36A, 40C.

Now this is important so remember. Not all lingerie manufacturers are created equal.

In other words, one size with one manufacturer isn't necessarily the same as with another.  Do some homework before you buy.  If you can find the name of the manufacturer of the lingerie you’re looking at to get sizes, go try and find that manufacturer's website.  Even though many of them only sell wholesale, they almost all have sizing charts that reflect the measurements, heights, weights etc. that their particular size fits.  As you check these sizing charts out you will begin to get a sense of these measurements for your lady which will save you a lot of time and effort when you finally decide what to buy.

When you decide on an online retailer, check for size charts first thing. If the retailer sells for several different lingerie companies they should have a size chart for each of the lingerie companies they represent. The size charts at the retailer site should be specific to the lingerie company with weight; bust and height measurements also show.

Once you’re confident that you have the size under control then let’s move on the styles and colors.  You may not know this but there are lots and lots of different styles, or names, for lingerie items.  It important for you to figure out the style that you special lady likes and go with that, unless maybe she has given you some hints that she might like to try something a bit more daring.  Robes and gown are pretty conservative by nature but can be quite sexy.  There are other styles like baby dolls, camisole sets, teddies, corset, bustiers just to name a few. A lot of men don't know the difference between some of these. So pay attention when you’re poking around in her stuff and see if you can identify the styles that she seems to like. 

Just remember your buying this for her so don't buy something you like, buy something she likes.

Don't underestimate the importance of choosing the right colors. What colors does she wear now?  It’s probably safe to assume that if she wears a few different colors on a regular basis she likes those colors.  But if you’re not sure or you want to stray a little off with your choice of colors consider a basic rule of thumb. Brunettes like white and reds - Blondes like blues and black - Redheads like yellow and greens.

Now that you have some ideas about the styles, sizes, colors of the lingerie you want to buy you have to do the hardest part of the process.  Browse through the websites looking at beautiful women in lingerie until you find that perfect item for your special lady.

Oh, and don't forget as with any gift, presentation means a lot to a woman.  Have it gift wrapped to add to the excitement.  Most retailers offer gift wrapping services free of charge so take advantage and make it a special day for her and then you both get to reap the rewards of your efforts.