The Rules for Buying us Lingerie.
When men think "Ooh, sexy lingerie!" women think, "Ugh. Lace rides up."

We're not completely opposed to the idea, but there are a few things to consider first.
Not for Christmas, not for her birthday, not even for Earth Day. Giving her the gift of lingerie is really giving you the gift of lingerie, isn't it? We might make an exception for Valentine's Day, if you get us something else as well.

Advanced Intelligence: If you're dying to find a reason to wrap up that little number, give it to her on your birthday. She'll be delighted that what you wanted most was her.
The point of lingerie is to wear it, right? Make sure it's comfortable (i.e. a cotton tank and boy shorts or a satin slip). Because the only place you'll see that black leather G-string and lace-up corset you gave her is on the bottom of her underwear drawer.

Advanced Intelligence: For inspiration on what to buy, check out the Victoria's Secret fashion show Wednesday on CBS. Better yet, watch it with your girl and be sure to pay attention to her responses.

Yes, we know you look at the girls in Maxim and think, "Man, if my girl only wore some hooker heels and a nurse outfit?" Don't spring that on her at random