Want to surprise him, but need to overcome shyness

[rachel9066]

My bf of almost a year has a big milestone birthday coming up in March and we'll be going away for a couple of days.
I should explain that I've never dressed up in sexy lingerie or even anything remotely sexy for him before. I've always been a Bridget Jones kinda girl in my underwear.
I'm late 30s, curvy and size 14 to 16 (depending on the shop). I have wobbly bits on belly and legs. I'm very body conscious.
Would love to surprise him but don't want to make a fool of myself in the process.
When I choose the lingerie to wear for the occasion, how do I present myself to him? Do I just slip into bed wearing it whilst he's in the bathroom? Or do I say I have surprise under bathrobe? Lol, really struggling for ideas as I've never do anything like this before. Just don't want it to be awkward and embarrassing.

I will say that if you're not going to be comfortable then I'm not sure how it will work tbh.
Years ago in my 20s I bought stockings and suspenders for a similar reason ...
Well when I sashayed into the room doing my best sexy impression , my bf promptly burst out laughing , as did I , so it didn't have the desired effect , it was funny though looking back x

If you're going out for a nice meal, then wear the lingerie underneath a dress. When you go back to the hotel (or wherever you're staying), he will discover the 'surprise' under your clothes, when you undress. Would you feel comfortable, sliding into bed with your lingerie on? Or walking into the bedroom from the bathroom wearing it? Do what you feel comfortable with. There's no right or wrong way.

It depends on what you're considering wearing. If you're shy, maybe a sexy/pretty nightie (or nightwear of whatever type you prefer) would be a good place to start.

If you decide on underwear, and you're considering wearing it to go to dinner as per a PP's suggestion, I recommend you try the whole outfit on beforehand, to check it's comfortable to sit and eat in. My own preference is not to wear it to go to dinner, because I don't like rolling around in bed too soon after eating! (also have been caught out in a basque and stockings under my dress- really uncomfortable to sit in for any long period of time!)

I think underwear plus a sexy wrap/robe, put on in the bathroom, is a comfortable way to go, but whatever feels right to you is what will be best.

Girl it's because you haven't tried these clothes! Go on shein and buy a few things the baby dolls are like 8 quid. Get one you think looks comfy yet sexy.

He fancies you now so imagine how excited he would be lol