Classy Gift Ideas For A Lingerie Bridal Shower

A lingerie bridal shower is the perfect opportunity to make a bride's dreams come true.Instead of teasing her with vinyl bras and edible body paints (save those for the bachelorette party), pamper her with luxurious gifts of silk, satin and chiffon.Lingerie boutiques, upscale department stores and even discount retailers are full of classy gift choices that are beautiful, sexy and little bit sassy, too.

For starters, a long, flowing gown in ivory or white is always stunning and appropriate.It's something the bride can wear on her wedding night, take along on her honeymoon and most likely keep forever.When choosing a design, think of the bride's unique personality and clothing style.If she's a model of simple elegance, you can never go wrong with a slim satin sheath with slide slit and criss-crossed straps in the back.A true romantic would love a vintage-inspired gown made of silk tulle with embroidery, beading and a ruffled hem.For the glamour girl, shine the spotlight on sexy Hollywood movie styles.Think of elegant gowns and bed jackets trimmed with marabou feathers and kitten-heel slippers to match.

While whites and ivories are traditional choices, you can also brighten the bride's trousseaux with a variety of colors.Red and black are always sexy, but pretty shades of turquoise, melon and chartreuse are unexpected and just as alluring.Look for babydolls, chemises and slips in brilliant solids or fun polka dot, paisley and floral prints. Check out coordinating bra, panty and garter sets that feature contrasting embroidery, ribbons and eyelet trim.For the bride with an eye for fashion, choose a lace-trimmed camisole and thong set.On-trend colors like rose, lilac, banana and sage can be worn under her jacket or cardigan by day or transform into sexy sleepwear by night.

Lingerie bridal showers aren't limited to sexy underpinnings and sleepwear, so take some time to think outside of the traditional gift box.Do you know where the newlywed couple is planning to honeymoon?If they're headed to a resort, consider luxurious lounging apparel the bride can wear while visiting the spa or relaxing in her suite.With all the stress and excitement a wedding brings, she'll appreciate the comfort of hoodies, tanks, tees and drawstring pants in baby-soft cotton, terry or velour.For a tropical island getaway, surprise her with a beautiful swimwear cover-up.There are many styles to choose from - exquisite floral print pareos, sexy crocheted sarongs, long sheer ponchos and even ruffled skirts and dresses she can wear to a seaside dinner.

Once you've found the perfect gift, present it to the bride with a first-class touch.Place your gift in a pretty mesh delicates bag with a bottle of fancy detergent, or use a scented drawer liner to wrap up the box.For the final flourish, tie on a lavender sachet, travel-sized bath salts or a girlie hand-embroidered handkerchief.No matter what her registry says, this is something every beautiful bride will need.