What Underwear Do Men Like?

Hello again, I’m now back from my summer break in France, which was simply beautiful. Lots of red wine, good food and relaxing on the beach.

While on holiday I was talking to a friend of mine and we were discussing topics for this weekly column which ranged from how to dress if your pregnant and where to get your clothes – at this point she nearly collapsed over the somewhat impossible task of finding ‘cool’ maternity wear – through to sexy evening wear and lingerie.

Now remember, I’m tasked here with writing tips for women on how to dress and how to look sexy, so I can only really go on what I think, so please, no comments about a successful experience with edible knickers!

Lets start with underwear. I’m definitely of the belief that a little more than a little less is far sexier to a man. I’ve bought underwear for my girlfriends plenty of times before and watched in horror as men not so au fait with shopping pick up (almost everytime) silky red knickers with the opposite lace edging (black) or the skimpiest pair of knickers known to man. If they cost £30, you would have £29.50 stuck up your arse!

On the underwear front I would advise that you show your partner some photos of women in their underwear and ask him what he likes. Inevitably he may chose bum floss everytime, but you have to be comfortable to be sexy and you have to compliment you own body too. Also, showing him photos is sexy and not really a chore.

Now, I’m not saying that wearing support knickers is the way forward here, it isn’t, but there are so many lovely pairs of knickers and bras that ooze SEX that are out there and it’s about making the right combination look good on you, so you have to FEEL sexy, comfortable and not like you’re on the set of a porno.

My personal affordable favourites would be Floozie and Elle MacPherson.

Knowing that you have sexy underwear on can also make you feel very womanly, attractive and sexy on a night out whatever size you are, but lets look at some golden rules – golden being the operative word!

If you don’t have the legs, butt or tummy to wear figure-hugging clothes and short dresses, then don’t. Be stylish. Classic cut trousers with flat, or pleated front with a flair or tailored into the ankle are very sexy and cool, worn with a heal or flat studded sandals.

A sexy vest under an open jacket or frilled shirt on its own also looks cool with a nice pair of trousers. Remember to accessories the top and compliment with a belt. Hair neatly down with a cut-in fringe or roughed and held up looks classic and sexy.

I’m also a huge fan of the jump-suit and maxi for any shape.

But perhaps the cardinal sin women make on a night out is the orange face and hands. Be subtle, men don’t like orange women and women don’t like orange men, we’re not umpa lumpas!

Nice nails, a sexy perfume (Agent Provocateur) and knowing you have sexy underwear on, combined with a lovely stylish (but comfortable) evening outfit and you’re nearly there!

Go to Clinique for a make-up makeover and advice. It’s worth every penny!

Until next week…

Robin x