Baby doll lingerie is a wonderful Valentine's Day present. Many men think about giving lingerie presents to their partners for Valentine's Day. However, the confusing world of lingerie shopping is enough to stop many men from pursuing the thought. Men are often uninformed about complicated lingerie sizing, worried that their partners will be offended by risqué gifts, or simply confused about how to make a selection. Baby doll lingerie solves many of these concerns. It is loosely fitted and easy to size. Babydolls are also available in a wide range of styles and fabrics, making it appropriate for women of varying tastes. Here is a men's guide to baby doll lingerie.

What Is a Babydoll?

A babydoll is a very short, loose fitting negligee. It is typically sleeveless, but may have very short "cap" sleeves. Within this category, there are endless variations. A babydoll may or may not cover the buttocks. It may feature defined bra cups or hang loosely. Fabric choices range from silk or satin to lace or sheer fabrics.

Understanding Sizes

Due to loose fitting nature of baby doll lingerie, it is easy to determine what size to buy. Babydolls are generally sized the same way as dresses (6, 8, 10 etc). Buy a babydoll in the same size as the dresses your partner wears.

Some baby doll lingerie is "one size fits all." It would be better to consider that one size fits most. If your partner is particularly small or large, it is best to choose baby doll lingerie in her actual size.

Plus Size Women

Sexy lingerie makes many full figured women uncomfortable. If your partner has concerns about her size, baby doll lingerie is the perfect first step. Demonstrate that you respect her feelings (even if you don't understand them) by choosing the babydoll carefully. Look for a piece that covers the areas that make her uncomfortable while drawing attention to her best assets.

On the Wild Side

If your partner is confident and enjoys wearing sexy lingerie, consider more risqué babydoll styles. A barely-there fishnet or lace babydoll is sure to spice things up. Or consider an ultra-sheer babydoll in black, red or even white. Some styles are designed to expose and highlight your partner's body rather than providing coverage.

Add Accessories

Consider pairing a babydoll with thigh high stockings, with or without a garter belt. A pair of sexy panties, perhaps in a thong style, completes the outfit. Giving your partner a fully accessorized night-time "outfit" saves her the trouble of finding matching pieces and makes her realize how much thought was put into the gift.

Shopping for lingerie is difficult and confusing for many men. Certain lingerie items such as corsets must be individually fitted and are therefore not the best choices for gift items. However, baby doll lingerie is easily fitted, following the woman's normal dress size. A wide range of styles and fabrics makes this an excellent choice for women of every size and preference.