Buying It for Someone Else
Around Christmas, a lot of the orders for these pieces come from men shopping for a partner, and sizing is where those gifts go wrong. Start with the size format on the product page. One size fits most pieces, like the Darque Christmas Top & Booty Short Set, rely on stretch fabric (80% nylon, 20% elastane) to fit a wide span of bodies. Two-size pieces such as the Jingle Bell Babydoll Set and the Mrs. Claus Lace-Up Crotchless Teddy come in Small/Medium or Large/Extra Large, which leaves a margin on either side of her usual size. Styles sold in single sizes from Small to Extra Large, such as the Satin Heart Babydoll and the Santa Baby Corset & Hat Set, need a closer match because underwire cups and hook-and-eye backs don't stretch to cover a wrong guess. The fastest check is the tag on a bra or bodysuit she already wears. For underwire styles, go up a size when she sits between two.
What Comes in the Package
Christmas lingerie gets photographed as a finished outfit, and the photo doesn't always match what ships. The Santa Baby Three-Piece Lingerie Set includes the bustier, the sequin skirt, and the hat. The Santa Baby Corset & Hat Set includes the hat and a black vinyl belt, but the satin bikini bottom in the photo is not part of it. The Darque Christmas Top & Booty Short Set is shown with a Santa hat, gloves, and stockings that are all sold separately, and the Marabou Sheer Robe is shown with a thong it doesn't come with. The product description says what's included, so read it before counting on a complete look by Christmas morning. For full Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elf outfits built around dresses and skirts, start with the sexy Christmas costumes collection.
Faux Fur and Marabou Are Not the Same Trim
White trim is what turns red lingerie into Christmas lingerie, and two different materials do that job. Faux fur, used on the Jingle Bell Babydoll Set and both Santa Baby sets, is a short knit pile with a clean edge that stays put. Marabou is loose, fluffy feather trim, found on the Mrs. Claus Lace-Up Crotchless Teddy and along the hem of the Satin Heart Babydoll. It moves when you do and can shed a few wisps the first time it's worn. Sequins are a third texture. The Santa Baby sets are sequin mesh lined in a soft interlock knit, and the sequin layer feels stiff at first and relaxes with wear.
Open Styles for a Private Night In
Two pieces here are made for a private evening. The Mrs. Claus Lace-Up Crotchless Teddy pairs red crushed velvet and a lace-up front panel with an open front and a thong back. The Darcy Open Cup Lingerie Set uses open tulle cups with ruffles and lace-up details. Both come in red only, and the full lingerie collection has open-cup and crotchless styles in colors that work the rest of the year.
The Deadline Is Earlier Than December 24
This season's order-by dates for Christmas delivery are on the Christmas shipping page. They fall well before the holiday, because many pieces are ordered from the maker after you check out and need time to reach us before they ship to you. Orders of $70 and up ship free.