This Christmas, give a gift that’s as thoughtful as it is memorable: a beautiful set of lingerie. Christmas is a time for connection and celebration, making it the perfect opportunity to add a little sparkle to your relationship. Lingerie is truly a gift for both to enjoy, blending elegance, intimacy, and confidence in one beautifully wrapped package. Whether it’s a playful surprise or a romantic gesture, the gift of lingerie is a perfect way to show your partner how much you appreciate and cherish them.
With styles and selections suited to all tastes, personalities, and occasions, gifting lingerie allows partners to personalise their present in a way that feels both luxurious and meaningful. This Christmas, let your gift be an invitation to embrace romance, indulge in luxury, and create lasting memories that go beyond Christmas morning.
Here at Boux Avenue, we know gifting lingerie can be difficult, you want to ensure that you are buying a gift that she will love, and not just for yourself. So it is important to do your research, find the right style and purchase the correct size. We know lingerie sizes are a whole new language, but don’t panic, this guide will take you through how to select a style your partner will love, and get their sizing right. Boux Avenue also has a blog on How to gift lingerie, to be able to help their community further.
Get The Right Size When Gifting Lingerie
Getting the sizing right for your partner’s lingerie gift is the first step. The best way to find this out is by checking the label on a bra and clothing they currently own.
Here’s what to look for…
1. Bra Sizing
There are two components to a bra size; a number between 28 and 40 (which references her band measurement) followed by a letter, usually from A-G (this corresponds to her cup size). For information on bra sizes check out Boux Avenue’s How to measure Bra Size Blog. Boux Avenue offers a wide selection of bras available up to a G Cup.
2. Dress Size
If you’re buying knickers or nightwear, this is the number you’ll need. This will be an even number between 6 and 18. Again, check a few items of clothing your partner wears often and go with the most common size you find.
How To Choose The Perfect Lingerie Style
When it comes to choosing lingerie for your partner, it can feel overwhelming. T o make it easier, we’ve listed some of the lingerie gift options available. It’s important to consider your partner’s body shape, style preferences and personality. Keep their current most loved pieces in mind when choosing your gift, think what their favourite colour is, and go with something that is the most flattering lingerie for their body type.
Matching Lingerie Set
Matching bra and knicker sets make the perfect gift for your partner because they combine elegance, thoughtfulness, and style in one luxurious package. You’ll never go wrong with a beautifully coordinated underwear set, complete with a sexy and comfortable balconette or push-up bra and luxurious lace knickers. Even matching lingerie sets comes with options; you can choose from a classic two piece set, or a more sexy three piece set which would also include either a suspender belt, or leg harness. If you do choose a three piece lingerie set with a suspender belt, don’t forget to purchase some suspenders or hold ups to truly complete the look.
Image above – Model on left wears Luna Balconette Bra in Black Mix £45.00 (Available up to G Cup), with Luna Tanga G-String Thong in Black Mix £18.00 (Sizes 6-18) and completed the look with the Plain Top Hold Ups – Black £10.00 (Sizes S-L). Model in center wears Etta Satin Balconette Bra in Champagne £38.00 (available up to G Cup), with the Etta Satin Briefs in Champagne £16.00 (Sizes 6-18), complete the look with the Plain Top Hold Ups – Black £10.00 (Sizes S-L). Model on right wears Eliza Plunge Bra in Wine £42.00 (available up to F Cup) with the Eliza Tanga Thong in Wine £18.00 (Sizes 6-18) and Eliza Suspender Belt in Wine £28.00 (Sizes 6-18), complete the look with the Wine Lace Top Hold Ups £10.00 (Sizes S-L).
Glamorous Bodysuit
For a more seductive statement, bodies are a versatile and stylish lingerie gift offering a perfect blend of elegance and allure. They can also be layered with outerwear for a chic look, making them a thoughtful and fashionable choice, perfect for date nights.
Boux Avenue’s bodies are available in a mix of dress sizes and cup sizes, allowing choice to the wearer for the amount of support to the bust.
Image above – Blair Body in Wine £52.00 (Sizes 6-18), complete the look with the Wine Lace Top Hold Ups £10.00 (Sizes S-L).
Nightwear & Loungewear
Combine casual yet chic with pyjamas made from soft fabrics from glamorous satin fabrications, to cosy and soft to touch fleece fabrics, that are just as luxurious as any other lingerie gift options. You can choose something really personal and functional with a comfortable and stylish loungewear set to really match her personality.
Even with this guide we understand you may still be confused on what is the correct bra size for your partner, and we don’t blame you, especially as 81% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. A great alternative to lingerie but still sexy, is a luxurious chemise, offering the classic Hollywood glam look she will love.
Image above left: Model on left wears Luxe Satin & Eyelash Lace Short Pyjama Set in Emerald £44.00 (Sizes 6-18) and model on the right wears Luxe Satin & Eyelash Lace Chemise in Emerald £42.00 (Sizes 6-18)
Final Lingerie Gift Tips
Make her feel confident: you want her to feel as comfortable as possible. If your partner prefers a more conservative look, opt for briefs instead of a thong. Remember when buying lingerie It’s all about her preferences.
Save the receipt: if you’ve followed our advice above on how to find your partner’s sizing, you should be in the clear; but it’s always safe to keep your receipt just in case you need to exchange for another size.
Why not turn the lingerie gifting into an experience with a joint shopping trip. Boux Avenue offers a free bra fitting service in all their stores, and will discuss with your partner the best style of bras for their bust shapes. This way you can ensure you are buying a lingerie set that will definitely fit her and be a style she will love.
Finally, this is a gift so why not make it extra special and choose Boux Avenue’s gift wrapping service at the checkout, saves you the time to wrap the present and looks beautifully presentable to your partner.