How to Buy Sexy Valentine's Day Lingerie Without Feeling Completely Mortified

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Valentine's Day comes around once a year—and if you're planning a romantic evening with your significant other, you might consider picking up a sexy little something-or-other to help set the mood. But if you're not usually a sexy lingerie lover, how do you shop for racy underthings without (1) dying of embarrassment and (2) going overboard? We enlisted the help of lingerie expert and super-stylist Jenny Altman. Here are her five tips for getting sexy this Valentine's Day—without feeling completely mortified in the process. 1. Confidence is sexy. "There is nothing sexier to wear on Valentine's Day than your confidence," Altman says. "If you feel great in a full back panty rather than a thong, go with a boy brief. If you like your tummy covered, go with a chemise. And if you feel better with a little lift in the cup, try a bra with a little push-up. The gift may be for him, but everything you do you should be for you!" Try this super-comfy Ella gel-lace push-up bra ($20) and matching lace overlay thong ($12.50, both from Aerie). 2. Be romantic. "This doesn't mean you need to wear pink or red—although, why not?" Altman says. "Try feminine
Valentine's Day comes around once a year—and if you're planning a romantic evening with your significant other, you might consider picking up a sexy little something-or-other to help set the mood. But if you're not usually a sexy lingerie lover, how do you shop for racy underthings without (1) dying of embarrassment and (2) going overboard? We enlisted the help of lingerie expert and super-stylist Jenny Altman. Here are her five tips for getting sexy this Valentine's Day—without feeling completely mortified in the process. 1. Confidence is sexy. There is nothing sexier to wear on Valentine's Day than your confidence, Altman says. If you feel great in a full back panty rather than a thong, go with a boy brief. If you like your tummy covered, go with a chemise. And if you feel better with a little lift in the cup, try a bra with a little push-up. The gift may be for him, but everything you do you should be for you! Try this super-comfy Ella gel-lace push-up bra ($20) and matching lace overlay thong ($12.50, both from Aerie). 2. Be romantic. This doesn't mean you need to wear pink or red—although, why not? Altman says. Try feminine