Anniversary Gifts

[Massage22]

Hi all,
Our wedding anniversary is coming up very soon. Just wondered whether you lovely people would give me some advice. As a boost for our relationship and to tie in with the occasion, I was wondering whether lingerie ever makes a nice anniversary gift?
Many thanks.

Think about what the recipient would like, and how the gift would be received... Would they love to have some new lingerie? Do they enjoy lingerie?

Unless they have told you they love new lingerie / would like some I think it can be risky territory (suggestions of 'I think this might make you more sexy....) and come across more of a gift for the giver than the recipient (assuming the recipient is the wearer).

Also, and I'm not suggesting this is you (and I don't know if you are M or F) but in my experience, some Men's idea of nice lingerie can be really naff and uncomfortable. So you need to know what type the recpient likes, and the correct size. Minefield, see?

Everyone's different, and you may get a load of messages from people saying they would love to receive lingerie (in which case I will accept I'm in a minority) but I wouldn't like to receive lingerie for the reasons I said at the start.

When you say 'as a boost for our relationship' do you mean that things aren't quite as hot in the bedroom as they were? Would this gift boost both of you, or just you?

Assuming that the lingerie is for the recipient of the gift, I wouldn't like it. It's not a present for me unless it's unwired, loose and super comfy. If it's sexy lingerie, then it's a present for the gifter (in my opinion, I'm sure there are some people that would love it). But ultimately, none of us know your partner 🤷‍♀️

I’m happy to receive lingerie but it’s not really for me entirely is it…?

I would book a table at your favourite restaurant & have a proper date instead.

First post OP? Looking for suggestions of what lingerie the lovely women of Mumsnet wear, are we?

@GeorgeMichaelBluth

First post OP? Looking for suggestions of what lingerie the lovely women of Mumsnet wear, are we?

Not at all love

Why not just pop into the garage for some out of date chocolates pal ! Much more useful

@givinglessfucksdaily

Why not just pop into the garage for some out of date chocolates pal ! Much more useful

I learned the hard way last year!

Love 🤣🤣🤣

This is gonna go well 🤣🤣🤣

How many years have you been married?

4 next month :)

@GreyCarpet I had a very useful solution, didn't get called Love
Not sure if I should be pleased or offended

Sorry love

Lingerie is very hard to get right. Even buying it for ourselves the sizing is always different and specifics around style and shape mean that you will be very unlikely to manage a surprise gift that actually fits.

Some nice jewellery in her usually style (but with a twist, so she doesn’t already own it), her favourite perfume, dinner out at her favourite restaurant, flowers etc are all perfectly fine as anniversary gifts.

She may be expecting something more personal as you should know by now what she actually likes. Women are not, as some might believe, an homogenous mass, so I expect she has hobbies, preferences and even a personality that might dictate what a good gift might be. One might hope after 4 years that you’d know her well enough to choose something better than a random internet stranger, but if not then stick to the list above as at least those things will be gratefully received by most women.

Sorry for not getting back to you love, I've just been over to Pistonheads, I was asking their guidance on which man thong would set my beloved's lust aflame. Strangely they didn't want to help! Selfish gits.

Meh. I love getting lingerie from my husband.

He knows I love La Perla. I wouldn’t buy it for myself as too expensive, so to get some as a gift is lovely.

@TertiusLydgate

Meh. I love getting lingerie from my husband.

He knows I love La Perla. I wouldn’t buy it for myself as too expensive, so to get some as a gift is lovely.

I'm sure you could PM the OP and tell him all about it

A silk dressing gown or silk pillowcases would be classier

I'd be disappointed to get lingerie as an anniversary gift. It seems kind of...cliched. I'm generally easily pleased though. A new book and a box Lindt Balls and I'd be delighted!