Whether it’s something as small as sneakily having their favorite flowers delivered to their door or as elaborate as whisking them away on a romantic getaway, everyone loves surprising their special someone on Valentine’s Day. One especially romantic way to surprise your Valentine is with the reveal of sexy new lingerie purchased with them in mind.
But just how do you pull off the perfect unveiling of your new lingerie? It’s not as easy as simply stripping down—you and your beautiful new lingerie deserve a little fanfare.
Don’t get stressed about getting undressed. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect lingerie reveal to wow your partner this Valentine’s Day.
It can be hard to know where to begin with picking a sexy new set, especially if you’re new to buying lingerie. Lingerie comes in all shapes and sizes and colors, so your first task is to identify what aesthetic you’re going for and what versatile style of lingerie feels most uniquely you.
Before you even begin browsing online or taking your measurements, take a little time to figure out just what kind of style you’re going for. Are you on the hunt for a sexy vamp look? Something delicate and girly? A sleek and seductive vibe? Depending on your desired aesthetic, your search might look very different.
If you feel like you have no idea what you like, start by gathering some inspiration:
You’ve created the perfect lingerie and figured out just what you’re looking for in a set—now comes the fun part. It’s time to take all of the fashion fantasizing that you’ve been doing and use it to figure out just which pieces you’ll be taking home with you.
When you picture lingerie, you might just be picturing a matching bra and panty set, but lingerie actually comes in quite a few different shapes and forms. Some of the basic types that you might encounter as you shop include:
Once you’ve landed on what pieces you’d like in your lingerie look, browse a lingerie collection and start to figure out what interests you. Are you more of a sexy slip dress girl or a floaty camisole and matching panty set lover? No matter which path you choose, lingerie gives you the ability to dress yourself up in clothes that make you feel confident, empowered, and sexy.
When purchasing lingerie, you can either go for classics like a bra and panty set, or opt for something a little more daring, like a plunging bodysuit or a sheer slip.1 No matter what pieces you’re considering, there are a few different factors to weigh when picking out lingerie, including:
A lingerie unveiling can feel intimidating no matter how comfortable you are with your partner, but it doesn’t have to be. The most important part of any lingerie reveal is how confident and happy with yourself you feel while you’re wearing your new pieces.
If you’re still a little nervous ahead of the big reveal, it might help to do a solo practice run with your new set. Become familiar with the way you look and feel while wearing your new pieces by checking yourself out in your bedroom mirror or by wearing them under your everyday clothes.2This will help the lingerie feel like an ordinary (but still sexy and special) part of your wardrobe.
As you prepare for the big reveal, try doing a mini-reveal just for yourself so you can experience firsthand how amazing you feel (and look) in your new lingerie. Light that fancy candle that you’ve been saving, turn on your favorite playlist, spritz on some of your favorite perfume, and take a good look at yourself—after all, you’re gorgeous! Snap a few pics to remind yourself of how hot you look (and maybe save one to send to your Valentine as a sneak preview).
While the lingerie is the star of the show, it’s important to also consider everything else you’ll be wearing. After all, the outfit you wear to Valentine’s Day dinner or drinks that night is essentially the first layer of your lingerie reveal.
Keep these ideas in mind when choosing an outfit for a lingerie unveiling:
After you’ve picked the perfect outfit, spark the romance early on in the night by planning a sultry evening ahead of your reveal. Head to a dimly lit cocktail bar, share some aphrodisiac foods like oysters or figs, and dance the night away—you’ll end the night in the perfect flirty mindset to reveal what you’ve got going on underneath.
Whether it’s your bedroom or a luxe hotel suite, the final and most important step ahead of a lingerie unveiling is to set the mood for romance. You’ve dressed for the occasion—and your unveiling atmosphere should reflect that.
It’s easy to transform your space into a sexy sanctuary. There are just a few must-dos to make sure the vibes are just right ahead of your big reveal:
And voilà! All that’s left is to perform that unveiling you’ve practiced—sensually slipping off those outer layers and showing off the alluring lingerie set you’ve been saving for this night.
No matter what you’re wearing this Valentine’s Day, your loved one is sure to be blown away by you. After all, they can see you for the confident, beautiful person you know you are.
At Gooseberry, we make lingerie that’s inspired by that very feeling—confident, empowered, fearless, and sexy. Every piece in our collection of simple yet sultry lingerie has been expertly crafted and beautifully designed to celebrate you—whether it’s Valentine’s Day or any day.
Discover our one-of-a-kind, effortlessly sexy intimates at Gooseberry Intimates.
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