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How to Buy Underwear for Him

help@knickerlocker.com — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:40:00 +0100

It's not always easy knowing what to buy your husband, boyfriend, partner or fiancé when it comes to a special occasion such as Christmas, Birthdays and Father's Day. Do you buy him something gimmicky, or something you're not sure he's going to use, or do you buy him something that is both fashionable and functional and you know he's going to wear it?

We, at Knicker Locker, believe buying presents for him doesn't have to be difficult and it all starts with what's underneath. His underwear!

Men are creatures of habit, and they also have their favourite underwear that they wear ALL the time. Underwear is not something that men always invest in and buy on a regular basis. They wear their underwear until it has holes in, or the elastic waistband has stretched! That's why buying underwear for a gift for him is a great idea, if you get the size and style right.

Read here about our top 5 tips on getting a great underwear gift for him.

1. Underwear Size

Underwear sizes vary from brand to brand, so it's worth checking his underwear drawer to make sure of his size. Take note of the underwear he wears the most and what size they are. (You may already know this off by heart!) Some underwear brands use Small, Medium, Large and XL, whilst others may use the waist measurement 32, 34, 36, and 38.

Men's Underwear Size Guide

2. Underwear Style

There are a few men's underwear styles available, so it's good to know if he prefers briefs, trunks or boxer shorts. He may like them all. Take a look at our mens underwear guide to look at all the different underwear styles available. The most popular style for a man to wear is the boxer short that offers a fitted and supportive shape. You can see this shape used in popular underwear brands like Pullin Underwear and Waxx Underwear.

Types of Mens Underwear

3. Base it on his interests

Knicker Locker's funky men's underwear and socks feature great unique prints that you can buy based on his hobbies and interests. Choose from a selection of animals, sports, cars and many more to get something extra special for him.

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4. Add in some socks

Socks are a great way to top off any gift for him, especially alongside a pair of funky boxer shorts. A man is always in need of new socks in his drawer. The Drake & Hutch socks are great quality using Cotton rich fabric with unique prints to surely make him smile.

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5. Gift Wrapping

Earn extra brownie points by including a special gift wrap on his present. Knicker Locker have gift boxes and personalised messages with every gift wrap service. You can choose this option at the Knicker Locker's shopping bag page.

We hope this guide helps you pick out the perfect underwear gift for him.

Here is some great underwear inspiration from Knicker Locker that would make the perfect present for your husband, fiancé, partner, dad, uncle or brother.

Waxx Bananas Boxer Short | £25

Pullin Master Icetus Boxer Short | £35

Waxx Amazon Boxer Short | £25

How to Buy Lingerie for Her

help@knickerlocker.com — Wed, 1 Feb 2023 15:39:00 +0000

Buying lingerie for your girlfriend, wife or partner can be difficult, even for those well versed at it, and for men, it can be even harder. Lingerie can be a fantastic gift for her if you follow a few simple rules. This simple guide about how to buy lingerie for her will help you with top tips on how to pick the perfect lingerie set and get it right the first time. Remember, it all starts with what's underneath!

Lingerie Buying Guide

1. Bra Size

A woman's bra size is the hardest bit to guess, so there's no point in trying! Make some time to look in her lingerie drawer or laundry basket to check the size of her favourite bras. Her bra size may vary, so make sure you check a few different bras.

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2. Bra Style

There is a lot of choice when it comes to picking the bra style. It's good to know if she prefers padded or unpadded bras, and underwired or non-wired bras, but even better if you know the particular shape she likes. You can take a look at our bra style guide to help you. It's also worth taking note of the lingerie brand she wears too, as this can be a big help.You should be able to find this on the bra label when looking for the bra size.

Bra Style Guide >

3. Dress Size

If you planning to get a matching lingerie set, it important to know her dress size, so you can get the right size knickers. Take a peek at her favourite items of clothing or knickers to find her right size. This could be Small, Medium, Large, XL or 8, 10, 12 etc.

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4. Knicker Style

This will be slighter easier than her bra style. The three main knicker styles are thongs, shorts and briefs. Find out which one she prefers buying looking through the laundry basket or her underwear drawer or you may find out that she likes them all.

Knicker Style Guide >

5. Colour

It's good to pay attention to the colours she wears in her lingerie or clothing. Pick a colour or shade you know she can wear with her outfits or you could be daring and go for a colour that she doesn't have in her lingerie drawer. Black and navy blue are very popular as they are very elegant an versatile. Red is no every woman's favourite colour, so pick carefully.

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6. Add in something extra

Suspender belts, stockings and hold-ups are a great way to top off a lingerie set and make it extra special. Our Lingerie Soak Wash is also great for women who love to take care of their delicate lingerie.

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7. Gift Wrapping Service

Presentation is key and it can earn you extra brownie points. With Knicker Locker's gift wrapping service, we make sure your lingerie set is beautifully wrapped and packaged when it arrives to you. Make sure you tick "Add Gift Wrap" on the shopping bag page.

Where to buy lingerie for her?

If your looking for a selection of popular lingerie brands at great prices, Knicker Locker is a great place to start. We offer a fantastic selection of women's lingerie from brands such as Wacoal Lingerie, Pour Moi Lingerie, Freya Lingerie and many more. We also stock suspender belts and hosiery to make her lingerie set extra special.

Shop Women's Lingerie at Knicker Locker >

Genius Gifts for Fathers Day

help@knickerlocker.com — Wed, 27 May 2020 13:00:00 +0100

Fathers Day Gifts

Fathers Day is all about showing love and appreciation to the ones you look up to, so it's important to find a gift that will put a smile on his face, so he knows just how much he mean to you. If you have a dad, grandad or partner who says he doesn't want or need anything for Father's Day this year, we suggest not listening to them and find a genius Father's Day gift that is fun, practical and not too expensive, well, we have the perfect solution to all three right here. We are talking about underwear....

Yes, specifically, funky printed mens boxer shorts that are not just your everyday essentials, but boxer shorts that any man would love to wear and feel a million pounds in.

Why buy underwear for Fathers Day?

Every dad wears underwear on a daily basis.
It's rare that dads will but their own underwear.
Underwear won't break the bank account
Your dad will look and feel fashionable.
The underwear prints are so cool!

Men can be very set in their ways when it comes to their underwear, and that's ok. There are many styles to choose from, so remember to find out what style he prefers to wear. Either a brief, boxer, trunk or boxer short. If you aren't sure of the differences, take a look at the Types of Men's Underwear >

There is also a choice when it comes to underwear fabric. Generally, a lot of mens underwear is made from Cotton as it is renowned for softness and comfort. But you can also get Modal and Microfibre fabrics that offer 4-way stretch with a soft silky texture and is widely used in printed fabrics and sportswear to keep its shape, comfort and moisture-wicking properties. If he hasn't tried this fabric before, we highly recommend buying him a pair to try, as most men who wear them, always end up buying more!

Another question, would be what size to get him? It's good to find out his waist size or even just what size he wears in his underwear. Most underwear brands are sized Small, Medium, Large, XL and XXL anyway, which makes it a lot easier to buy for.

Find out top 5 tips to buying underwear for him >

Mens Underwear Inspiration

Below are some of our top underwear picks that will make great Fathers Day gifts for him. They are all made from incredibly soft stretch Modal fabric or organic Cotton for a comfortable and supportive fit with a high quality soft jacquard waistband. These prints will revolutionise a mans underwear drawer and bring him right on trend.

Pictured Above: Waxx Camel Boxer Short - £20

Picture Above: Waxx Creamy Boxer Short - £20

Pictured Above: Pull-In Pasteque Cotton Boxer Short - £35

Pictured Above: Pull-In Combattant Boxer Short - £35

Fathers Day Socks

If underwear doesn't quite hit the spot for your dad, you can always get him a special pair of printed socks that are just as funky and made from Cotton rich fabric. Just like underwear, socks can be made into great gifts for your dad, grandad or partner with fashionable prints and patterns they wouldn't normally buy themselves. We know they wear socks on a daily basis and what man wouldn't want a new pair to spice up his sock drawer!

Picture Above: Drake & Hutch Rubber Duckie Socks - £8

Pictured Above: Pull-In Fraise Stripe Long Socks - £15

Pictured Above: Drake & Hutch Orange Polka Socks - £8