It’s summer time and that means there’s a much better chance of seeing bare skin. Better yet, glowing and tanned skin! Especially if you work in an environment where the ladies dress according to the weather, seeing those long stems or getting glimpses of toned abdomens can almost act like an all-day aphrodisiac.

After work and weekends can feel like the summer vacation days of youth. Barbecues every night, softball and baseball games, going to the pool or beach, and just working in the yard can all seem so much more tantalizing and sensual than the long stretch of winter now behind us (there’s a reason why women are attracted to those hunky lawn boys and gardeners!).

You already know what you like in ladies’ summer fashions—the less the better, right? But, guys, how much thought do you put into what you’re wearing during the summer? Shorts, tee shirts, board shorts, and the like are all fine for the outside, but do you make any changes in your underwear choices for summer?

Perhaps you should. In fact, let me give you a woman’s perspective on men’s underwear choices. So when you do get the opportunity to take off your summer clothes, the ladies will be impressed by the fact that you’re not wearing some dingy tighty-whities!

Its About More Than Just Tighty-Whities

First off, I’m certainly not encouraging you to spend a lot of your free hours shopping for new drawers at the mall—how awkward! Nope, there are plenty of websites with good things for you to check out and some also have women’s lingerie. Pick up something for your gal at the same time!

Now, the type of underwear you choose is going to be somewhat reflective of your personality or, at least, the personality you want to present. So that’s where we’ll start.

If I see a guy wearing some basic briefs, as long as they aren’t white, I think they’re just perfectly normal. They don’t think about their underwear too much, but are aware enough to spice it up with different colors. Don’t get me wrong, though, some sparkling white (no stains allowed!) briefs on a summer tanned body can look awfully good, too, just don’t try to rock that look every single day.

Bikinis Are Not The Same As Tiny Speedos

Different varieties of men’s bikinis are also a good choice to show off summer bodies. There are styles ranging from the traditional narrow sides with more coverage in front and back, to some that are more moderate with more coverage all around but still more skin-baring than traditional briefs.

Different colors, different band widths, brand names displayed on the underwear, fabrics—all of these things can make a big difference in the bikini look. Generally, the rule should be: the more confidence you show in your bod, the less coverage you can get away with. Just, you know, beware of Borat issues that can make you look, well, comic.

Freshen Up Your Boxers For Summer

Boxers, of course, are still an option for summer wear. Switch these up, though, from your winter stock. Cotton is a good fabric choice for the summer, especially since it’s going to be hot!

It’s okay to get playful with boxers—brighter colors, stripes, plaid, etc. But no alcohol advertisements, smiley faces are pretty much out, as is anything that’s too cutesy or cartoonish. A good rule of thumb—if you can easily picture the pattern on a toddler boy, they’re probably too immature for you!

You may still be able to get away with some silk boxers for special night time activities, just make sure it’s cool enough so they’re not sticking unattractively to your legs and package. Also be careful not to get cheesy with your color selection. Keep it simple if you’re spicing up the fabric. Black is a good choice for silk or satin, year-round.

Pouches Aren’t Just For Kangaroos

Pouches aren’t just for body-builders, either. Regular guys can get away with them and they’re reportedly more comfortable and supportive for guys’ than some other selections. In case you haven’t been looking at this category for a while, you are not restricted to just the g-string type variety of pouch.

There are pouch styles that are appealing on any body type. These include boxer-brief pouches, and different types of bikini pouches. Although, in general, I say stay away from patterns, you can get away with some patterns for special occasions. Especially if you are very secure and have a good sense of humor.

Don’t be afraid to try different color choices with the pouch, either. You’re already showing the ladies that you’re confident just through your choice of the pouch, so it’s okay to look at more than just black (though black is a strong choice if you’re just too uncertain about colors).

Don’t Be Afraid To Change Your Habits

Some believe men are creatures of habit. It can be true that guys want to spend less energy than women in their fashion and appearance choices. It’s not a hard and fast rule, just a generalization.

There are advantages to changing things up, though. Women discover, as early as the preschool years that putting on different outfits can bring out different facets of their personality. It can also change how others view them.

Since guys don’t have as many fashion items to choose from (i.e., no dresses, skirts, high heels, etc.), perhaps there’s a built-in lack of creativity in clothing choices. Or they have the fear that they’ll seem less manly, in some way, if they wear something different than other guys.

So changing up your underwear is a relatively safe way to try out some different fashion choices. The guys don’t have to know and better yet, the ladies will notice. You can even think of it as part of role-playing for bedroom activities!

Or, if you need a strictly practical reason to change things up, remember Mom’s tried and true advice: wear clean underwear. You never know who might end up seeing them! Changing out your drawers seasonally is a good habit to get into and practical to boot!

Summertime is here, and if you live in a state where it’s really HOT or humid, most likely, you’ll be smart enough to wear less clothing when you go outside.  Girlfriends Lingerie resides in Mesa, Arizona, and at this time of the year, it’s well above 100 degrees.  Depending on where you live, you may or may not have a lot of water in your area.  If you are sunbathing around an area with water, you should always becareful and remember that the water reflects the sun on you, which means you’ll tan or burn a lot quicker. 

If you want to wear a sexy bikini that shows a lot of skin, try our itsy bitsy bikini.  It comes in 5 colors and will hug your curves.  Do bikini’s make you feel good about yourself?  In all reality, it’s YOU that matters here, not what others think….unless of course you are purposely wearing our Gauze G-String bikini for the sole purposes of getting a nice tan and getting some attention focused on your body! For all of your anxiety over whether your bikini bottom makes your hips look wide, people at the beach or around the pool are busy socializing, eating, drinking and worrying about their own hips. They’re not thinking about yours.

If you’re self conscious to the point of wanting to cover up, you can use one of our sarongs to do so.  The important thing to remember is that you are wearing a bikini to get what you want, a nice tan in the hot sun, so remember that as long as you are comfortable with what you are wearing, that’s all that matters.  Check out Girlfriends Lingerie for our hot bikini’s and swimsuits!

Each Summer brings with it, romantic ideals and fantasies, each of which one hopes will come true…

Simple things like dancing in the moonlight on a hot, starry night, just two people entwined in the mystical magic of the moment, or a starlit cruise on a boat, then anchoring, listening to some excellent mood music, sipping champagne, and feeding chocolate dipped strawberries to each other, or having a party for couples with romantic themes, which are a lot of fun, and can truly be memorable…

One of my favorite times in the Summer is an annual trip to Chicago. It is a romantic setting, if you are downtown and near some of the nightlife and Navy Pier. The Pier is a great place;featuring eating establishments,a few bars, a beer garden, outside vendors, boutiques, shops, entertainment, rides, a tropical atrium, and lots and lots of people, some lovers, some seeking love. If the weather is great, which it usually is when I go there, it is such a great experience. Chicago has a lot to offer, and the nightlife is top notch. I take the train, cabs, walk, and experience the Summer heat in the city…

Taking short trips in the Summer is a great way for couples to reconnect, have some fun, do something different, enjoy each other, as companions and as lovers. There are so many great places to go, even if only for the night, it is worth the effort; the fun you share will be there to relive when times seem less than perfect…

Where I live there are lots of quaint little places on the water. You just pack up a small overnight bag, some swimwear, lingerie, some sexy clothes for the two of you, some necessities, some surprises, and off you go to horizons unexplored. Taking long walks on the beach, a romantic dinner, some dancing, and simply doing whatever you want, if only for a night, refreshes and stimulates the entire senses, which means heightened feelings of desire, closer feelings of togetherness, and memories which bind the pages of your life…

Summer makes us feel sexier, it opens up more avenues to stroll and explore, and when you share it with someone who touches your soul, Summer is sexy, Summer is when dreams are realized…

I am so happy that the warm weather is here, finally! After the winter which we just endured, it is like, so special to see the sun, the birds, the flowers, the green grass, and other elements of nature in their rebirth! Yes, it is more than welcome, it is appreciated!

This means time for swimsuits! I know that in the beginning of the season this can be a dreadful experience, it is like, Oh no, I am so white, so out of shape, sooooooo exposed! Ha! We have all been there, for sure. Yet, as the season wears on, we are sun kissed, in better shape, and far more confident, and we wear our favorite suits with feminine glory…

Finding that perfect suit is not always easy. Personally, I find that mail order, or ordering online, especially from Girlfriend’s Lingerie is the easiest, least painful experience there is. GFL has one of the finest swimwear collections of any I have seen, being foresighted enough to cater to every body type, personality, and mood of most women. And talk about quality! Wow! Style? Double Wow! So many gorgeous, flattering, sexy, and absolute perfect suits to choose from, so many. There are teeny bikinis, tankinis, and devastating one piece suits to choose from…

Myself, I have to have a lot of suits! I am a beach babe, and suits are like fashion statements to me. I have to have one for like sporty days, one for fun days, one for tanning, or two, one for those sexier, more romantic times, and one which will double as a top with shorts or a skirt. I love swimsuits, though, surely I feel those pangs of insecurity now and again. Ha! My favorite suit of all time was a brown one piece which had spaghetti straps, was cut high on the leg, and had a deep squared back. I wore that suit for so long and it never wore out. I played volleyball, swam with the lifeguards, jogged, walked, body surfed and you name it, that suit was present, and it wore and wore and wore. It was like my signature suit, you could spot it down the beach a few hundred yards and know it was me. Ha! I had my suits for tanning and special other occasions, but, that brown suit suited me perfectly, and to this day, that is my favorite ever. Now I see that Girlfriend’s Lingerie has almost the same suit, so, that will be my first purchase of suits this year. I can’t wait to see if it still thrills me with confidence and fit as did the last one of its kind!

Girlfriend’s Lingerie has SO many suits to choose from, each wonderfully designed, each unique, each exquisite material, color, style, and form, that I cannot make up my mind which other suits I will buy, but, I know that I will probably buy at least 3, for there are just so many which I might never see again, and, I know each will look and feel great!

Many people are apprehensive about buying online or mail order, well, I can tell you from my own personal experience that it is the best way to go. Besides the ease, selection, and other pluses, the fit is almost perfect. I have been ordering clothes, lingerie, suits and more for years, and have only had to return 3 items!

Last year I shopped all over town for a perfect suit for a large family gathering at a golf resort! I could not find anything! Most of the cuts were terrible, the materials were so-so, and the prices were way exaggerated! I had to settle for time ran out, and while the suit I found was gorgeous in the front, the back was hideously stupid, like my Mother or someone would wear; I had no choice, I ran out of time. I had to wear that suit around those 100 people or so, feeling less than attractive, but, I got so burnt in the first few hours playing water basketball, that I could not go out in the sun again for the entire 3 day weekend! Ha! Problem solved. Anyway, I can assure you that if you follow the sizing chart, you will be right on target, and, if you have any questions help is there for the asking…

Take a look, you will be amazed at the wonderful, thoughtful, and sizzling selection of swimwear at GFL. While you are there, take a look at all of the other exquisite stock of lingerie, clothing, and accessories, you will be convinced that this is your one stop lingerie and swimsuit shopping experience…