HOW TO BUY LINGERIE AS A GIFT -
AND GET IT RIGHT

From lingerie sets to luxe nightwear, expert sizing and style tips for choosing lingerie gifts she’ll love


How to get the size right

Before you start shopping for women’s lingerie, you need to work out the correct size. Bra size comprises two measurements, the band size (a number, for example 38) and the cup size (a letter or double letter, for example DD). Band size is the circumference of the underbust, while the cup size is the difference between outerbust and underbust. So if your outerbust is 40 and band size 36, your cup size is D as that corresponds to the fourth alphabet and your bra size is 36D. Knickers (as well as bodies, camisoles and, frequently bralettes/bustiers) are usually in clothing sizes (for example 14) but also might be XS, S, M, L, XL etc.

Choose something special

Fun, feminine and sexy, the Boutique range marries playful prints, bold colours, geometric lace and modern embroidery with on-trend silhouettes, making it perfect for gifting. There’s a wide range of pieces to choose in lingerie online from the Rosie collection too, including balcony bras, plunge bras, delicate bralettes, Brazilian knickers and what not. An Autograph bustier might also be in place!


Make it a matching set

The ultimate treat for a lingerie lover is to receive a matching bra and knicker set, and the wide range of bra sets within the Boutique brand makes it easy to pick and mix pieces to create a set she’ll love. You cannot miss out on some season-approved styles from the M&S collection of bra and panties - mix and match to create a set to fit her body and suit her personal style perfectly.

Think outside the box

There’s no one size fits all approach to lingerie gifting and not every woman will appreciate a lacy lingerie set. When it comes to sleepwear, PJs are having a moment – we simply can’t have enough pyjamas in our ‘at-home’ wardrobe!” If her vibe is more laid-back loungewear than sexy smalls, we have everything from super-soft hoodie and shorts co-ords to luxe satin lingerie like PJ sets or a lacy chemise (featured).


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