Hi all. So, I am experimenting with buying lingerie (totally new for me). I decided to branch out after a conversation with my partner about it where he said it can be a fun way to spice things up. It was a general conversation, and he was clear to assure me that I shouldn't feel I need to do this--but he said if I wanted to, he thought it would be nice. So I came away with some ideas prompted...
Now, I've gotten a few options to try--all brand new with the tags still on and able to be returned if needed thanks to the store's generous policy (very helpful for a "newbie" like me). I've narrowed it down to a couple things I like (that are comfortable, fit well, etc.).
What I'm wondering is, should I just make the final decision and surprise him with it, or would it be fun to show him the different options and decide together? Make an activity out of it?
Or, would deciding together take the kind of "zest" out of it, for him? Is it better for him just to be totally surprised?
(Side note: since I already have a few options, I thought the activity of doing it together could still kind of be a bit of a surprise--he will be shocked, I think, that I even went out and did that--but still don't know if that's a good idea.)
Some background, about us: we're still relatively new together (less than a year), but very solid. Things got serious fast and have stayed that way. Main thing is that he is much more "experienced" than I am, whereas I am new to (almost) everything. So want to make sure I don't commit any "faux pas" in this area... Like saying Let's decide together; come on, it'll be fun! when really that takes all the magic out of it for someone who's been around the block a few times...
I know this totally depends on the relationship/personalities...but curious to hear people's thoughts anyway.
Thanks.
(PS: I know I write with em-dashes--but I am not AI! Humans got there first, you know...)
EDIT: Have another follow-up question: what are people's thoughts on crotchless/peek-a-boo lingerie? Fun, or too much?
Also, how many sets of lingerie would/should a beginner (like me) think of having to start? Since there are so many options out there, it's hard to know how to choose... And what should I be thinking of spending budget-wise? (I am looking at some nice (as in comfortable) cheaper sets, maybe $60-80 a set--not hundreds--but I wonder if that means I should get a couple different ones and try them out.)