Buying lingerie for your partner can be difficult. The is a huge variety available to choose from - with so many corsets, camisoles, thongs, babydolls and lingerie sets to choose from. Luckily, Lingerie Express have a made a guide to make that purchase as smooth as possible!

Here's how to buy it right.

Lingerie Express provides many of our styles in different size which vary per designer for example Small, Medium or Large.

Basque and corsets come in size start from 32 and go up to a size 50 in certain ranges. our full size guide can be viewed here Where a more distinct size is required, there are plenty of ways to find out her size without asking her and spoiling the surprise:

Snoop around her underwear drawer. Just make sure you do not get caught!

Pay attention to the day-to day bras and panties she wears regularly, this will give you an idea of what size is most comfortable.

Bra sizes are always in a number and letter combination – the number indicating the back size and the letter indicating the cup size – these can be found on any bra labels.

Once you have found out her all-important stats refer to our sizing chart for the perfect fit.

Choosing the right style is important but tricky with so many to chose from. `Try and strike a balance between something you think she will like and something that you're keen on as well. She wants to feel sexy and you want her to as well, but she won't feel sexy if she's not comfortable

Put some thought into what body parts she feels most comfortable with and choose lingerie to complement.

Naughty Gifts

If you know your partner very well and are looking to be very cheeky indeed, go for something from our daring Dreamgirl collection.
Other great brands of naughty erotic lingerie are Vaccari for skimpy and original designs, or Hustler for the risque range.

Glamour Lingerie

If you’re looking for luxury then our designer glamour range from Shirley Of Hollywood will not disappoint. Shirley’s silks and chiffons will wrap you in bliss, in sensual shades from dramatic to demure. The ranges provide a stunning selection in a variety of sizes from petite 50 inch bust and in an exciting array of colours.

A few ideas:

• Show off nice legs in something short like a baby doll or short chemise.
• Play up good cleavage with a corset or bustier.
• Display toned arms with a camisole.

Key styles

• Chemise - A straight gown that skims the body.
• Baby doll - A short gown that fits around the bust, flares toward hemline.
• Bustier - A usually strapless elongated bra that provides extra lift to the breasts.
• Camisole - A sleeveless top that can be paired with matching undies or worn under a jacket for work.
• Teddy - A one-piece style, similar to a bodysuit.
• Thong - Provides coverage in the front of the panty with a thin strap in the back.