All right, ladies: We have made it through finding our kids’ dream Halloween costumes. We’ve fought the temptations of candy in the house. We fought with our teenagers who wore questionable “nurse” and “kitty” costumes to the late night Halloween parties. We made it through Thanksgiving, biting our tongues at the dinner table, as our mother-in-laws, parents, or brothers and sisters criticized our make-up, weight gain, our choice of clothes, or complain that the turkey was dry. So now, we keep smiling, assuring ourselves, with two more major holidays to go, that we can pull off the perfect Christmas and New Year’s celebration.
Let’s first tackle Christmas, because it’s next on the “Holiday Season” list. It is time to get our creative juices flowing for not just great, but sensational Christmas gift ideas, and what better way to express that, than through Christmas lingerie and PJ sets? It is time to cut ourselves a little slack and pamper ourselves! Every woman is different and has different ideas of what is comfortable, sexy, or glamorous. Whether you are the working woman in a suit downtown, a stay at home mom, or a construction worker, as women, we have needs! All kinds of needs, and this year, Christmas gifts are crying out, begging to be filled with something sensual for bedtime play or sleep, to remind us that in these stressful economical times, a little sugar and spice with our lovers can be as valuable as an appointment with your local therapist. The great thing is there are so many fun Christmas lingerie options that are sure to not just indulge us, but our loved ones too.
Here are some great gift ideas. First determine who the gift is for: is it for your naughty little sister, the black sheep, who still tries to shop in the Junior’s section of Macy’s or is this for your aunt who isn’t exactly throwing PDA around with your uncle? What about body size? There is sexy, sophisticated lingerie for every body type. Even for those women who may be shy, conservative, or overweight, there is something for you too! Giving a gift that makes us feel pretty and sexy and wanted is something every woman will enjoy. For example, there are beautiful red velvet Christmas corsets accented with white fur that are marvelously paired with rhinestone or pearled thongs and little white gloves with a matching fur cuff. There are divine floor length gowns that sparkle under the Christmas tree lights, that have a looser, more comfortable fit, but made out of silk or satin with peak-a-boo lace cut outs, just enough to make any sized woman feel festive and cheerful.
To our Holiday Brides: Imagine yourself on your honeymoon, dressed in an all white lace bra and panty set, with an angelic white satin robe and classic red maribou feathered slip-in heels. A Christmas gift idea for the sporty gal? What about a 100% soft, organic camisole set, matched with boy shorts, that is a little more modest, but would never be perceived as unappealing? Even a capped sleeved or long sleeved shirt and pants can be made into an elegant lingerie gift option for that special friend or co-worker. As you can see, this is a win-win! Lingerie is not just for six foot, sexy Victoria Secrets models, it is for everyone. You just gotta take what you know from your friends and family and reinvent it into evening wear that will bring everyone on your list another gift, the gift of love, connection, or passion.
All right, last one, New Year’s Eve! You will find while looking for Christmas lingerie, there are many choices in neutral colors, not just red and green. Silver, gold, winter white and black are all classic looks and never go out of style. Not every one loves the holidays. They can be difficult and stressful for many people. But here’s to every upcoming year, which motivates new dreams, resolutions, and hope. There’s a reason we celebrate with champagne on New Years and brandied or whiskey-ed egg nog on Christmas. The whiskey is to deal with the family again and the champagne is to celebrate your empty house! It is also to celebrate the brand new year to come, to start anew. Why not be holding that glass of champagne in a brand new baby doll chemise that gives you great cleavage and form in your “New Year’s Eve” dress? All great parties deserve a great new dress and hinting to your BFF that you need a gift certificate to your favorite lingerie store, makes everyone happy in the end. Now you, too, can get some fancy holiday intimates, but you get to pick them out and try them on.