Love is in the air, along with flowers, candy and, inevitably, tacky lingerie (yea, I said it). Whether you’re buying it, or it’s bought for you, lingerie is a great way to judge taste.  

Instead of giving you not-so-good examples, I’ll help you out (especially if you’re procrastinating and about to run out to a store). Whether you’re a Victoria’s Secret gal, La Petite Coquette or La Perla lady, a few tips will last a lifetime:

1. FIT -  I cannot stress how important it is to wear fitting undergarments. Ladies, get measured. As our weight fluctuates and age increases, so do our cup size. Besides, how uncomfortable could you be with bits and pieces falling out up top AND below? Yuk.
2. Match -   I’m not a matchy-matchy person, but we should all have at least one sexy little coordinating set. Come one, just one!
3. Color/Design – Think about it, that lacy bright pink bra with camo print is NOT going to be cute forever (if it ever was), nor will it look good under your button-down in the morning. I like to get the most bang for my buck, but it’s your money! (editor’s note: I tend to stick with black, ivory or gray, but hey, to each her own).
4. Treat Delicately – Do not, I repeat, do NOT toss your delicates in with your jeans and junk! Avoid the dryer for your bras and you’ll get a million more wears out of them. Trust me here.  
5. Purge – Lastly, if it’s looking a little worn, toss it. That’s all. Forget the memories and how “pretty” it was. Replace it and move on.