How to Buy Lingerie for a Bachelorette Bridal Shower

Being invited to a lingerie showers can be a problem when you do not know the persons' size or do not know their style preferences. Buying something too big will make the bride wonder how big you think she is buying something too small will likely be embarrassing to the bride. Try to stick with some form of gown when possible -shorty gowns with a matching robe are a good option. Whether lingerie for a bridal shower gift, try to stick with sexy and not trashy, unless you have been instructed otherwise by someone you trust to know. Brides to be likely will not be pleased to have gotten lingerie they will not use instead of something they specified on their registry, and the old ladies at the bridal shower are often not amused by underwear that requires excessive explanation. However, if you know the person well or can figure out sizing from someone else, that opens your options more. She might actually have a lingerie registry or you can check what colors and styles she likes on her bridal registry for home goods.

For bridal showers, try to stick with silk robes, silk pajamas, flirty short gowns, cashmere tops and boy shorts are fairly universally loved. You can always add a cute extra item if you wish to draw a "public reaction". They are also easier to try to guess sizes and come in those good generic small, medium, and large. If you are invited to a lingerie shower for a person you think it rather large, try to stick to one size fits all items like beautiful slippers (some marabou kitten slippers are always a hit) a satin sleep mask, or a monogrammed lingerie bag all make good lingerie related gifts if you do not want to insult someone who's size you do not know or rather not guess. Many items come with "bride" labels these days as well which turn some more generic items into a great gift. Unless you are the type of person who enjoys offending others, avoid items that are too fitted if you do not truly know the size of the bride. Some great lingerie choices are available at Red Envelope catalog and online, who has cashmere camisole

Bridal Camisoles are very popular, especially with stretchy fabric and are often found with bridal themed decorative wording. Visit theknot.com for various choices of bridal themed camisoles and panties.+ shorts set and boy shorts that are a popular choice for many and come in generic small, medium and large $59 to $99.Another flattering option is the Red Envelope striped cami + briefs designed by Eberjey. They are a super soft jersey that is comfortable, and flattering.

If you are shopping in a store and wonder about the fabric and fit, check to see if the straps are adjustable. Also check for fabrics by holding it up to your face and rubbing it against your cheek or trying the inside of your wrist if you think the lace might be too scratchy. Colors are again personal preference, you may be able to guess a bride's preferred colors by the colors of the shower or wedding invitation, otherwise try a jewel tone that is flattering to most colorings.