OK gentleman, it’s Christmas present panic buy time. Left it until the last minute and not sure what to buy your loved one? There are three main things ladies love.

Chocolate, flowers and underwear (lingerie?).

The first two you’re on your own with (although it’s usually best to go with the ‘more is better’ rule for these) but I can help you with buying underwear for your beloved.

Firstly, drop a few subtle hints to see what sort of thing your girlfriend wants. If she’s usually a fan of classic black and white sets, don’t pull out a bright set covered in frills and flowers. If she’s a girly type, don’t go for a harsh leather corset!

Secondly, find out her size if you can. It’s always better to go slightly smaller then you think and keep the receipt, rather than bigger and offend her! If you’re really unsure, you can always go for a pretty camisole top like this one, which goes by dress size rather than bra size.

Finally, I’ve got five top classic types that should suit most shapes and styles.

• This Black Satin Camisole Pajama Set (£30) is a cheeky way to look flirty in the bedroom whilst remaining comfortable.
• Gok Wan, style god and celebrator of size, has released a selection of undergarments that look good and make woman feel good. This basque (£46) will flatter the figure whilst giving her a boost in the boob department!
• This pack of 10 Naturally close knickers for £10 will make a nice stocking filler.
• A pretty pair of French knickers for £15 can be comfortable and saucy.
• For a real treat, buy this black corset (£87). It can be worn as underwear or paired up with jeans or a pencil skirt for a night out.