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So I haven't properly went for lingerie shopping in America yet and I wouldn't quite know where to get any
(I've only walked past Victoria's secret but my Fiance and I couldn't go in there cause his mom and brother were around ; A ; dammit!)

I'd love to go there someday but not by myself. Now, I'd want him to go with me of course (to tell me what he likes.. and other reasons ;D LOL)
but he thinks it could be awkward being the only guy there.

Is it true that only women are in lingerie shops? Do guys not go there with their women at all?

Guys: If you have a girlfriend/fiancee/wife, have you went lingerie shopping with her before? Where were you? How was it?
Girls: Have you went to one of these stores with your man yet? Where and how was it?
Was it awkward for either of you?

I can hardly imagine only women being there honestly but I can't know since I'm not familiar with America's mentality and all xD

Also, question for all of you: What is your favorite kind of underwear? Color? Style? ^^

July 1, 2013

73 Comments • Newest first

Nashi

@xsupakoreanx: awww well I'm sure he'll go with me (if he doesn't want to I'll just persuade him <.&lt
and I don't go along with mainstream fashion. I'm totally ignorant of it actually (I never know what's "in" or "out" and I don't care in the first place)
I just wear what I personally enjoy. Also not the biggest fan of pink underwear (aside from panties) unless it's that very bright and subtle pink (like piggie pink ).
He's just not a fan of fem products in general (whether it's hygienic products or nail polish/beauty products ) but he'll be fine xD
@Eroticness: Wrong, try again, Sir

Reply July 19, 2013
Eroticness

Okay okay. I read the title and I had to comment soley based on that. So, female basiler makes thread about lingerie, right, clearly seeking attention. That was all.

Reply July 4, 2013
4evavoodoo

@nasi
If u have a strong relationship it wouldnt matter about what you buy or how good u r in bed that much and most peole wont cheat cause of a loss of intrest so dont worry. Me and my gf being asian and15 we arent supposed to do it but we did. We dont do it much because. We dont have a private place so it is special no matterhow its done

Reply July 3, 2013
natalie

i find bows and buttons to be really cute. lace and nude coloured underwear remind me of old ladies/grannies

Reply July 3, 2013
Nashi

@RugbyBall: Probably other chicks thinking you're a creep is what I could imagine awkward *shrug*
@MrsYing: He does stick out cause of his height though lol!
@HastyHeist: sex shops are a lot more expensive though do not trust. I just want some cute but also good-for-daily-use underwear and I'd love if he'd pick it out with me lol

Reply July 3, 2013
HastyHeist

Uhhhhhhhhhh no it wouldn't be awkward. Well I wouldn't feel awkward. I could care less what other people are thinking of me. A guy in Victoria's Secret? So?

They sell them at sex shops too ya know. They have some crazier stuff too.

Reply July 3, 2013
MrsYing

Girl, I've even seen these immature boys run into VS at Yorkdale. So I doubt people will stare at your fiance.

Reply July 3, 2013
Nashi

@trashed: O.o well yanno some like plain styles, some like lace, some like... latex and leather
@RiorakuZero: Oh my! Birthday/Anniv sex ;D how lovely! hahaha
can't wait to go there with him then > w< I really love buying underwear...

Reply July 2, 2013
RiorakuZero

@Nashi Haha if were going on a random day yes I see. If it's an anniversary or my b-day it's a surprise. But anyway I don't feel awkward going in with her. I actually see lots of guys with their girlfriends, wives, whatever.

Reply July 2, 2013
trashed

@Nashi What kind of straight man would complain about the lingerie you're wearing? In a mans mind, all lingerie is sexy as hell. There are no 'preferred styles', because to them they're all the same, and the only thing they're thinking about is how fast they can rip that thing off your body.

Reply July 2, 2013
Nashi

@Exusia: herro o.O
@Ness: It's rather awkward with his brother and I did point over it but he said we may go there another time but not when they are around. It was during my first visit too so I understand it. Can't quite explain it though
@trashed: Did your boyfriends like anything or was there specific styles they prefered?

Reply July 2, 2013
trashed

I prefer just to go in on my own and make it a surprise, however that hasn't stopped me from taking previous boyfriends inside and showing it off before buying.

Reply July 2, 2013
Nashi

@calmkaiser: Never went on holiday cause my family never had the money on it. The first holiday ever I went to was when I visited him (and the actual first vacation I ever went to was when we went into the mountains).
There's no "working harder" in my situation I don't live by myself so I can't quite save a lot of money.
But like I said I can do that once I actually live in America

Reply July 2, 2013
calmkaiser

@Nashi: Well work harder? Buy a map Hire a Taxi, write down your street address. When you go on holiday (if you do) I'm sure you study the area first

Reply July 2, 2013
Nashi

@calmkaiser: O.o definitely not gonna go around there by myself I'd just get lost and last time I didn't even have a phone so I wouldn't even be able to call anyone. The money I safe here will be spent on the flight and such so not like I'll have overly much money
@iDrinkOJ: > w< oh yeah that's understandable

Reply July 2, 2013
calmkaiser

@Nashi: Make money in Germany->Spend in NC and use Taxis/public transport

Reply July 2, 2013
Ness

So you're going to get married to this guy, and you can't walk into a womens' undergarment store because his mother and brother were in the area?

I honestly don't think they would care much, and you should care much either.

Reply July 2, 2013
iDrinkOJ

@Nashi: becuz I'd feel awkward around women picking out undergarments unless I'm with a gf.

Reply July 2, 2013
Nashi

@spring786: Eventually I will move to NC but no clue if we'll stay there. Chances are we'll move elsewhere in the long run for his job or to find a good property in a safe area and all (one that is big enough for a garden and poolhouse too lol!)
<w< I hope I'll be able to persuade him to go to a lingerie store with me. When I asked him yesterday he said as a guy he has no reason to go there lol.
@RandomUsername: Oh don't worry we do know each others' fantasies and talk about it frequently. I really don't worry about our sex life there's a lot of things to do and try after all. He won't get bored dw xD
@thingy97: Woah woah VS really is expensive though... just yesterday I bought 4 panties for about 16$, really good quality and everything no way in hell I'd wanna pay sooooo much.... and I really wouldn't wanna spend more on a bra than maybe 20-25$ xD horrible... Aren't there any cheaper lingerie stores?
@TehRaygunicorn: You can hardly buy bras without trying it on beforehand so yeah...
xD and that's quite interesting, did you have people stare at you? How expensive was what you bought? O.o I really don't wanna pay a fortune since I'm used to getting good quality things for a very good price here..
> w< Lace underwear definitely is the best, I really love everything with lace and ribbons an all that cute stuff (whether it's lingerie or reg clothes though rofl!)
I guess black and red really are the most preferred colors for men huh.. what about pink combined with black and such? or diff pink tones?
@dimo: Catwalk would only be possible in a more private store I guess and even then it's not quite possible if people are around I understand it's exciting to be surprised but isn't it also exciting to buy something specifically for "that" purpose?
@ox0Shad0w0xo: I'm not so sure if he'd be uncomfortable there, he's actually a pretty confident guy, but he's just really not too fond of fem items Checking for lingerie at Wal*Mart with him was fine and he did love what we bought in the end but the atmosphere in lingerie stores is different after all xD
I know what a hassle finding something that fits can be, even the cup size can differ from store to store ~w~ and in my favorite store the sizing of regular clothes even differs by two sizes (e.g. an S on the first floor is an L in the lower floor), it also really depends what kind of material it is and how it's cut.
Red/Black indeed huh xD mmmm
@upermelvin: When I'm shopping alone (not clothes only though since I love going to several diff shops) I take about 1-3 hours depending on how many stores I visit. With a friend I've spent 8 hours shopping before (but that's also including eating something like lunch and ice cream), it was quite fun but time went by far too fast... T^T
@iDrinkOJ: So do you go there with friends? Why would you never go there by yourself?
@GAubertin: I'd hope there's only guys with their girls lol @w@
@calmkaiser: that plan will only work once I immigrated. As of now I can only go there on Tourist Visa meaning I'm not allowed to earn any money.
@xkillo32: awww why though? If you're intimate with your partner where'd be the big deal to buy some clothing (though it's ... more "private" stuff) with your loved one? xD
@TimeGoesBy: I usually go shopping with friends or family since going alone is boring Never went lingerie shopping with a guy though (don't think I ever will unless it's my Fiance xD)
play with the lotions how? o.O using the testers?
@RugbyBall: No awkwardness for you?
@heIIspawn: So you could just make your own underwear with your favorite materials lol! but she'll also need something for daily use and wouldn't it be fun to go out together knowing she's wearing "that" set that you bought together for "that" purpose?
@siuttybears: Why would I get mad at him for staring at pics of me xD he has the right to after all. He can print them for all I care too lol
@Palaladin: He does get enough surprise since I'll be bringing things from Germany but I just wanna do that together from time to time too > w<
@RiorakuZero: Awww so you can't watch her try diff sets on? xD
@FriedSnake: I'd only seductively glare at my man @x@
@Goatsauce: Mmmm I'd probably feel weird in a male shop actually since there's nothing overly interesting there Eventually I'll get him to go there with me and I'll try my best to make him enjoy it xD

Reply July 2, 2013
upermelvin

@Nashi: whaa? ur crazy freakin 2-8hours shopping? When I go shopping alone Im most of the time done within 1h

Reply July 2, 2013
ox0Shad0w0xo

@Nashi I've been into lingerie stores/isles before and I'm completely fine with it. It's not awkward for me at all and I see other guys in the same situation all the time. Heck, I've seen guys alone picking out stuff. It would really all depend on the guy I'd imagine though, as I've known some guys who become really uncomfortable just walking [i]near[/i] the women's underwear isle. I think if your fiance is familiar enough with seeing (and touching) your underwear, he shouldn't be bothered helping you pick some out. It's actually fun for me, but that's because I help my fiance pick out ones I would love to see her in. I would say talk to him first though, because it's better to be sure he's okay with it rather than make him uncomfortable and have an awkward time walking through stores.

As for where to go shopping for some, anywhere that has styles you like should work. Women specific stores like Victoria's Secret or Forever 21, or department stores like Macy's or Nordstroms, specialty shops that have more... exotic intimate wear, etc., there are plenty of options. Just make sure they fit you right, as different brands sometimes use very different sizing systems. Found that out helping my fiance pick out some things lol.

And my favorite color would be black with some red/pink showing through, all red, or all pink. For the style I like the babydoll sets or chemise sets with a lacy, or sheer/transparent material, or a combination of the two. Those look really great on her <3

Reply July 2, 2013
dimo

[quote=Nashi]@dimo: How'd you expect it to be and what was so different?
Isn't it somewhat exciting to get something sexy together from time to time?
[/quote]
I expected it to be a lot more fun, like my own personal catwalk show. Instead you spend 5 seconds looking and about 20mins waiting between different outfits.
Furthermore it's a lot more exciting when I don't know what she has purchased instead of just seeing her again in the same thing

Reply July 2, 2013
FriedSnake

Stare seductively at everyone while buying them
Wear clothes that you could see through so people can admire them

Reply July 2, 2013
TehRaygunicorn

@Nashi

I just bought my girlfriend some sexy lingerie for her to wear at Victoria's Secret
I only bought bottoms though because well y'know
Honestly, tops are too expensive and yeah no need for me to explain further
But yeah, it was only a bit awkward for me since I'm a 6' tall, 220lb man looking through XS women's underwear hahaha
I felt like a boss though, cuz I knew this would be put to good use
There are better and classier shops, but I'd say VS is a safe bet and pretty standard
The other time I went my girlfriend had me pick out underwear for her to wear.. it was pretty hot and led to some good times later that day
woop woop

Also I love, [b]love[/b] lace underwear.. especially the sexy see-through patterns. I prefer blacks and reds, but my gf pulls off bright colors and tacky leopard patterns oh so well I'm not a fan of thongs, really.. I love hip, cheek-hugging panties that really help to shape the bum mmmmm

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
RiorakuZero

I go with my wife sometimes. Although she doesn't let me see WHICH lingerie she picks. She hides it amongst other stuff she buys to surprise me later

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
Palaladin

Just suprise your boyfreind, its better that way

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siuttybears

Just don't get mad at him for starring at those pics.

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
heIIspawn

shes going to be naked in the end so why bother i prefer chains gags and other fun things <3

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
xkillo32

i just searched up lingerie and i think it would be awkward if i went inside with a girl o.o

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
calmkaiser

Make money
Buy car
Make money
Add fuel
Make money
Buy lingerie
Make Money
Buy more lingerie

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
thingy97

@Nashi: Not in the store, but she took pictures for us to see. It's also REALLY expensive (in my opinion at least). The sale they had on Saturday was something along the lines of 3 for $33 panties and there weren't as many to pick from, and when she bought a bra/pantie set, it was $70.

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iDrinkOJ

[quote=ThePhantomThief]What's a lingire?[/quote]

I think it's an eyepatch or dental floss something.

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
RandomUsername

[quote=Nashi]@RandomUsername: Doubt it that either will get boring honestly. I do wanna travel and find new things to do together. After all it is a big fear of mine to grow apart with my partner (since I'm well aware that's one of the biggest issues after a while) and I never wanna lose sight of him.
I won't worry overly much since we do voice everything needed. If we wanna try out new things we will eventually.
Sex only gets boring if you do the same crap over and over and you only like vanilla sex tss!
and and Cs are yucky unless it's the one on my Fiance ; ^ ;[/quote]

Well then there you go, you got a good relationship if you're trying out new things.
Should ask him about fantasys though like what he likes you to wear, vice-versa.
That'll should keep him at least happy for 2-3 months (serious).
Lingerie is good though, but find some others things to wear too.

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Nashi

@RandomUsername: Doubt it that either will get boring honestly. I do wanna travel and find new things to do together. After all it is a big fear of mine to grow apart with my partner (since I'm well aware that's one of the biggest issues after a while) and I never wanna lose sight of him.
I won't worry overly much since we do voice everything needed. If we wanna try out new things we will eventually.
Sex only gets boring if you do the same crap over and over and you only like vanilla sex tss!
and and Cs are yucky unless it's the one on my Fiance ; ^ ;

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iDrinkOJ

went to VS before. i would never go there alone.
i like black lace.

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
RandomUsername

@Nashi
Spouses can get bored of each other. Your sex life might become boring or your life together. For example, you're doing the same crap over and over again you'll grow tired of it. You gotta find something new to do or wear or some crap. That's growing apart from each other. Also bbcs aren't yucky until you get older

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
Nashi

@RandomUsername: O.o people cheat cause they grow apart, lose sight of each other and need to fill the hole that results from the lack of what they've lost...
I don't think we can get bored, there's a lot of things we can and will try lol. it'll be fine.
also bbcs... yuck!.... YUCK!
@xreminiscing: O.o oooh so it may not be as bad as expected...
and that means he couldn't even take a peak? T^T that's suck cause I really hated that about Wal*Mart..
@daytek: I hope mine will be viewed as brave man hahaha... nothing weird about it to go shopping with your lady after all...
@Dorks: no clue how much the stuff costs there T^T I typically pay 12-14 euros for a bra (15.50-18.20$) but usually I only buy one when they're on sale so they go from 3-7 euros (I've even seen one for 1 euro but it wasn't my size T^T)
I do think buying lingerie together could be a fun experience...
@ImSavvy: awww why are they locked though! that sucks how inconvenient.. Guess I'll have to end up taking pics with cam in the cabin and show it to him when I'm done changing rofl... ~w~
and I don't wanna know what the people at airport think of me <w< probably that I'm... idk... very perverted or something hahaha...
I guess it's very diff from state to state.. sucks... will have to see..
@upermelvin: Being a lazy ass is not a good excuse! It's okay to go shopping for 2-8 hours for one day every 2-5 weeks.. D:

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
upermelvin

haha women and shopping it just takes 2 long I always have an excuse not to go

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RandomUsername

@Nashi
Yes, why do you think people cheat?
Getting bored of the wife/husband and trade it in for something adventurous.
Like a white wife wanting BBC.

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
ImSavvy

The change rooms are usually locked in American stores. At the store we went to you can walk out into the little hallway between change rooms and since it is all women it is no big deal. Your guy should be able to peek around and see you or you can go to the doorway of the change rooms and wave him over If the store is not busy it should be fine. And I know what you are going through - my guy is in the US and I am in Canada, so I bring 'surprise' stuff when I visit him too hehe I always wonder what the airport security people think of all the lingerie lol...

IDK if it matters but the places we went were in California, people seemed really relaxed about the whole lingerie store thing

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Nashi

@assumptions2: hell freaking no >: /
@RandomUsername: So what turns him on/off will change a lot? O.o I wonder... but no problem about that since he'll tell me about it > w<
@Zoneflare4: Never heard of such a thing, I only know human buffet (w/e you call it) and that light colored candy lingerie... o.o Guess you could turn coconut shells or carved melon halves into a bra LOL...

Reply July 2, 2013 - edited
Dorks

Victoria's Secret is so overpriced for me but I guess some of their bras are nice, idk.
I wanted to buy some lingerie once but my boyfriend told me he wasn't comfortable going with me so we didn't go.

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xreminiscing

There are a bunch of guys in Victoria's Secret. My boyfriend always comes in with me and I've even noticed some guys working there. If I remember correctly, VS doesn't let guys into the dressing room.

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RandomUsername

@Nashi
Overtime the guy will get turned off and will get turned on from something you wear or do.

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Nashi

@thingy97: Ah so you didn't get to see her wear the stuff? o.o
@RandomUsername: xD eh well naturally a guy finds the girl he's with sexy and cute right? I think he'll be fine... I hope... we'll see @.@
@zoneflare4: So you like that odd candy lingerie?
@JJLuvYa: No fun it's more fun to tease him with cute lingerie lol
@SweetArts: How do they annoy others? @.@ immaturely playing around?
Besides, is Victoria's Secret expensive? O.o
@NonSonoFronz: Aughh so in NC people are like that? xD... that'd be pity, I'd love to check out Victoria's Secret at least once to know what the fuzz is about.
18+ stores are rather expensive, at least from what I've seen so far The stuff I'd want is probs 40-50$+..
I couldn't possibly go there alone anyway, I don't have an DL and have no clue how to get to a VS in the first place xD I'd probably only find to the Wal*Mart nearby after hours of walking and getting lost lol
@ImSavvy: awww I hope it'll be like that for us lol! He does tell me I look good in anything a lot of times xD Are guys allowed to peek into the cabin though? (the one where their girl tries on stuff of course!)
I had tried on bras at Wal*Mart back then and they had those weird locked doors there (really odd! In Germany I've never seen something like it, we only got cloth veils or un-lockable doors...)
@yongyong139: Not so sure if I could do that, so far I only know one female in America that could do that with me and I'd need money from my man xD... That's something I'll do once I actually live in America. There's enough "surprise"-clothing I'll be bringing from Germany on my next visit and I want some things we picked TOGETHER for a change, too.
@Amazing: Awww hahaha oh my! xD You sure it's not envious stares?
@Kid24: Did you actually get something that fit well? o: I don't think he'd ever go and buy something for me in a lingerie store all by himself xD he's not the biggest fan of fem items lol

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Kid24

Been to Victoria Secrets to buy something for my ex and used to go with her at times. Wasn't too awkward because there were other guys in there as well. It's just looking for the right thing is the problem sometimes.

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Amazing

Just being in Target's underwear section gets stares even though my girlfriend is right next to me.

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