Mother’s Day Lingerie

After having gotten over last year's apprehension about getting mom lingerie for Mother's Day, and with thanks to Rachel for setting me straight, I'm here to present 5 great lingerie picks for Mother's Day 2008. To review previous discussions, Mother's Day is a bit of a strange holiday. In many cases, men are expected to purchase Mother's Day gifts for their wives, and in others these same men may be purchasing Mother's Day gifts for their own mothers. Of course, women will also buy Mother's day gifts for their moms and it's not quite as weird for a woman to buy her own mom some sleepwear. Furthermore, if you're a woman and you're sick of just getting poorly glued construction paper and Popsicle sticks for Mother's Day, then why not go out an get yourself something nice?

In an attempt to find something for everyone, I've broken this year's picks into 5 separate theoretical scenarios. So without further ado (and by “ado”, I mean aimless rambling), here they are...

1) Flirty. You're a guy and you want to let her know you think she's sexier than ever even though you now see her more often in sweat pants than that little black cocktail dress you used to love so much. The Oscar de la Renta Lucky You Chemise is for you. Well, actually it's for her - but you get the point. This flirty chemise is called “Lucky You” for a reason. You'll both feel lucky when she puts it on. It's classic, beautiful and will look great on just about any body shape.

2) Nursing. So, you've got a brand new bundle of joy gracing your home. Congratulations! That kid wants to eat all the time, though. You've gotta find something comfortable for mom that offers that hungry baby easy access without exposing mom to the rest of the world. Problem solved. The Japanese Weekend Short Sleeve Nursing Wrap is made of comfy soft stretch cotton, looks great, and it helps mom find a quick snack for hungry baby. As an added bonus, it comes with stretch cotton capri pants. Watch out, though. Dad may just get jealous, so you'll need to get him this.

3) Maternity. Maybe the bun is still in the oven and you'd like to get a head start on Mother's Day. Mom's probably not feeling extremely comfortable now and there's a lot to plan for. Heck, when that baby is born, people are going to want to come see it. She may be breast feeding after the baby's born. What to do? Get mom to be the Bella Materna Maternity Wrap and matching lounge pants. This outfit is perfect for the hospital. It's stylish enough to be seen in, but comfortable enough to “recover” in. It also transitions well to nursing so its usefulness lasts far beyond the day you take baby home.

4) Comfortable. Mother's Day is all about making mom comfortable, and a lot of what we've featured so far is extremely comfortable. As a general rule, however, it's not a good idea to get mom maternity clothing unless she's actually pregnant or nursing. So here's something every mom will love. The Cosabella Charlotte Collection bamboo long pants and matching camisole are perfect for just hanging out. Bamboo is a natural, breathable fabric that is softer even than cashmere. It keeps mom feeling cool, dry and relaxed. The collection is inspired by HBO's Sex and the City, so if she's a fan (and what woman isn't), that's an added bonus.

5) Luxurious. Chances are, mom wouldn't mind a trip to the spa for Mother's Day. If that's just not possible, then you can at least give her a luxurious treat in the form of this Spa Robe from Vera Wang. It's 100% terry cotton with wide cuffs on the sleeves and a removable tie belt. Make sure you like the way it looks, because you'll be seeing her wear it often.

Whoever you are and whatever you do, enjoy this Mother's Day. We here at the Intimate Guide realize that lingerie is not your only gift option. We're just rather partial to it. So, good luck with your gift gathering and if you're a mom yourself, we hope you receive everything you deserve.