Lingerie parties usually come in two forms. First off, you have the tamer girls night out version where you can hang out with a bunch of your girlfriends and either shop for lingerie or just have a fun-filled bachelorette party dressed in your classiest lingerie. The second slightly more adventurous type of lingerie party is open to both men and women where everyone can have a grand time dressed in their favorite underwear.

Just remember that whatever be the type of lingerie party you’d like to throw, it can be a totally respectable event and that the tone of the evening is something that you can specify and set down, especially when you are sending out your invitations. Adding a lingerie element to any themed party will give it a slightly racy or daring undertone and that’s all the nuance there need be. In every other respect, it can be just like any other generic party except that you’ll have a lot more fun with your dress code and gifts not to mention the enjoyment you’ll have playing comical games involving lingerie from tossing it around to wearing it on your head. Adding just the slightest touch of the scandalous can make your party totally irresistible!

If you would like to throw a lingerie party for couples or one that’s open to adults, make sure to set some ground rules first and send them out in your invitations. For instance, you could specify that the dress code for the evening is to be -- sexy but classy. In case you are worried about overly revealing costumes, include a small footnote that states that truants will be made to wear clothes! You could add a whole new dimension to the party by making it a costume lingerie party. For example, captivate your guests with costume party themes involving lingerie like ‘Intergalactic lingerie pirates’ (Space theme party), ‘Hunks and Sirens from lingerie hell’ (Devil theme party), ‘Shipwrecked survivor’s castoffs’ and ‘Superhero’s Terrible Underwear Day.’ You’ll be astonished by the totally radical, one-of-a-kind outfits you’ll encounter!

In case you are opting for a girls night out type of lingerie party, just remember that it’s very similar to a riotous bachelorette party. Ask your girlfriends to don their most exotic lingerie for the event and or just wear whatever they are most comfortable in. Lure them in with a small mysterious note in the invitation asking them to bring the most hideous piece of lingerie they own in an unmarked brown bag. Everyone can have tons of fun later matching up the lingerie with their owners! With pedicures, face masks, endless cups of hot chocolate and a lot of heart-to-heart talk you can also turn this into a soul-refreshing ‘pamper your spirit’ lingerie slumber party.

Incidentally a lingerie home party like this could also be a fantastic way for you to make a little money. After all, how often is it that you get a chance to shop for lingerie with all your girlfriends? This could be an excellent opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and have some good old fashioned fun giggling over sexy lingerie, pajama sets, nightgowns, thongs and naughty babydolls. Just contact a local lingerie party company with your guest list for the party and they’ll take care of organizing all the details. In addition to everyone having had the time of their lives, you’ll get some bonus goodies such as hostess credits or free merchandise at the end of the day. Can’t get any better, can it?

The great thing about lingerie parties is that they can transform an otherwise good party into a truly extraordinary, talked-for-years-after kind of party and isn’t that the kind of party you’d like to be remembered for? You’ll have oodles of fun sending out hilarious invitations, doing up your house with amusing decorations, putting together naughty-looking food and playing uproarious games that’ll have everyone in splits, not to mention all the lovely lingerie that’ll be on display! So go ahead and give everyone something to talk about -- Throw a fantastic lingerie party!