Guys should do more than just appreciate how a little micro bikini looks good on someone. In fact, these tiny swatches of swimwear are romantic gifts for your girl, showing her that you appreciate her body. However, as with all things girly, guys are not that equipped with the proper know-how when it comes to choosing the right bikini for their girls. Here is a little rundown on how to pick out the perfect bikini for your girl.

Choosing the top

No, you do not measure them with your hands. If you want to know something, it is always good to ask. However, if you were planning it to be a surprise, then it would be defeating the purpose. One trick to know your girl’s measurements is to take a look at the back of her brassiere. Yes, that wire-and-lace contraption that stands between you and your girl’s assets. When your girl is in the shower or still sleeping, get a glance at the tag at the back of the brassiere. Here you will find the secret code, in the form of two digits and one letter, that will get you halfway to a rocking good time at the beach, at the pool, or even in the bedroom. Say for example you see 34C on the tag. That is her bra size. The next step is to compare this information with a size chart. Most retailers and brands selling swimwear have charts that can be used as guides when buying tops and bottoms. Pick the top that corresponds to your girl’s bra size. If this still is confounding for you, just tell the shop assistants your girl’s bust measurement and they will spare you the trouble.

Choosing the bottom

Again, you don’t measure with your hands, no matter how useful or systematic you may think you are. Though you may know your girl’s bust measurement, this doesn’t necessarily mean that the lower garment will also depend on that same detail. Most women have different measurements for their top and bottom that at times, just to get the perfect fit, they buy two of the same swimsuits in different sizes. You can find that perfect fit for the bottom part of the swimsuit for your girl by knowing what her hip, waist, and bum measurements are. You can do this by checking out the tag of her knickers or her jeans. If you happen to get the size of her knickers, then you are good to go. But if you had to sneak around to get her jeans size, then consult a size chart again from the swimwear retailer.