Adriana Lima doles out lingerie gifting tips

Model-actress Adriana Lima has been offering lingerie tips to men to gift the women in their lives.

The 32-year-old said that it is important to be able to keep the gift a surprise.

"If you're not sure of her bra size, try to go through her things when your lady's not in the house. That's the secret, because you want to surprise her - we love surprises," contactmusic.com quoted Lima as saying.

Lima's association with lingerie brand Victoria's Secret dates back to 2000.