Valentine’s Day Facts From The Vday Gift Experts
For years, [ENCLOSED] has been a leader in delivering unforgettable, romantic gifts to couples around the globe. Moreover, we’ve sent over 3,500 Valentine’s gifts out. We expertly maneuver the intricacies of providing unique romantic experiences with the aim of bringing couples closer together. Thousands of happy customers receive our monthly gifts of designer-quality lingerie, and the data we collect on Valentines orders has given us valuable insights into trends of romantic gifting with fun Valentines fact(s).
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Valentines Fact: The Smaller The Size, The Racier The Lingerie.
[ENCLOSED] has seen one-to-one correlation between size of wearer and the raciness of the gift, with those ordering smaller sizes correlating with more risqué styles such as thongs, gstrings and “
clandestine” options.
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s orders, 2015-2017.
Skip the Roses.
Rose prices can rise over 300% in the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. While we love a glorious bunch of roses as much as the next woman, why not try some other lovely flower varietals? (As well as the perfect Valentine’s Day gift of lingerie, naturally.)
Valentines Fact: 19% Of Americans Get Vday Gifts For Their Pets.
Around 19% of consumers buy their pets a gift on Valentine’s Day, spending approximately $681 million total in the U.S. alone.
Valentines Fact: Men Spend Twice As Much As Women On Gifts.
Women are cheaper than men on Valentine’s Day. On average, men spend double the amount of money on Valentine’s Day gifts than women spend. The average amount a man spends is $133.61 vs. women who spend around $62.14.
Valentines Fact: Lesbians Are The BIG Spenders.
While (straight) men make up the bulk of
[ENCLOSED] ‘s customers,
lesbian women are the big spenders, being three times as likely to buy year-long subscriptions as men.
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s orders, 2015-2017.
Valentines Fact: Bulk Of Gift Buying Happens 4 To 12 Days Before Vday.
Most Valentine’s Day gift purchases happen from 12, 7 and 4 days before the big day. [ENCLOSED] sees the most popular gifting dates as the 2nd, 7th, 10th of February.
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s orders, 2015-2017.
Valentines Fact: Will You Marry Me?
8% of American consumers plan on popping the question on Valentine’s Day.
Valentines Fact: Black Lingerie Is Still The Most Popular.
Black – not red or pink – is the number one most requested color for Valentine’s Day. (24% more requested than red and 175% more frequently than pink.)
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s orders, 2015-2017.
Valentines Fact: Last Minute Love.
More than 50% of Valentine’s Day cards are purchased after February 8th.
Valentines Fact: Consumers Spend More At Xmas.
Men spend 24% more on Christmas than they do on Valentine’s Day Lingerie.
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s and Christmas orders, 2015-2017.
Valentines Fact: No Glove, No Love.
According to the condom company Durex, condom sales are are 20–30% higher than usual.
Valentines Fact: Strong Thong Demand.
Demand for thongs – always the most popular panty style – increases by 24% for Valentine’s Day.
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s orders 2015-2017.
Valentines Fact: String Her Along.
Demand for G-Strings increase by 29% for Valentine’s Day.
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s orders 2015-2017.
Valentines Fact: VD For Vday.
Penicillin, a popular treatment for venereal diseases such as syphilis, was introduced to the world on February 14, 1929.
Valentines Fact: Hello Big Spender.
On an average we have found men in Wyoming and Maine spend the most on gifts, up to $400 for their special lady.
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s orders 2015-2017.
Valentines Fact: Women’s Initiative.
In Japan, women are the gift-givers and are expected to give chocolate and other thoughtful gifts to men on Valentine’s Day. Men are expected to return the favor one month later on what is called “White Day” and present the women romantic gifts on March 14th.
Data Source: USA Today
Valentines Fact: Men Hate Red.
Red is the most frequently requested color to avoid for Valentine’s day
Data Source: [ENCLOSED] Valentine’s orders, 2015-2017.
This blog post was first published in 2018 and has been updated for Valentine’s Day yearly since then.
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Women are cheaper than men on Valentine’s Day. On average, men spend double the amount of money on Valentine’s Day gifts than women spend. The average amount a man spends is $133.61 vs. women who spend around $62.14.
