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Valentine's Day is right around the corner, baby, and the only thing that matters is what you're wearing underneath. Sure, chocolates are delish and flowers smell great, but these are the gifts that get YOU excited, not your date. Instead of scouring the pages of Amazon and Etsy to find a gift that symbolizes your undying, commercialized love, indulge him or her in a spankin' new set of panties and a matching corset modeled by you, of course. Whether your bedroom fantasy consists of frolicking in the forest with pixies flying round or you secretly picture yourself as a classically-clad dominatrix (please hold on the pleather), these 13 lingerie gems in our city are bound to leave both you and your lover extraordinarily pleased, if he can manage to get everything off of you.
Picture a sultry bedroom scene from a black and white film noir film, and you're picturing a clip that's outfitted in La Perla. It's more elegant than it is playful; the type of lingerie that only the most serious of lovers wear. Pricey is one way to describe the brand; seriously seductive is another.
If you aren't drawn in to at least appreciate the lacy undergarments on the mannequins at Bloomingdale's Aventura you must be in quite the bedroom rut. The store's top sellers are Chantelle, Calvin Klein, On Gossamer, Wacoal and L'Agent by Agent Provocateur, and its newest additions to the lingerie fam are Miss Studio by La Perla and Stella McCartney. But a Bloomingdale's rep tells us that they'll soon be launching Dita Von Teese's new lingerie line so stay tuned for that.
The lingerie you find at Anthropologie doesn't scream sexy; it whispers it. There's a softly hued arrangement of delicate chemises, bras pretty enough that it hurts to plop a shirt over them and slips that are partially excusable to wear out of the house sans an outer layer. It's the craftsmanship of these intimates that makes them so covetable by women. And maybe by their partners too.
INTIMACY is all about the fit, as the brand considers itself America's original bra fit stylist. The specialists will get down to the nitty gritty, from whether you should bump up your DD to a K cup, or why you should avoid that canary yellow demi cup. The store also claims to have 15,000 bras in stock at any one of their locations, so you'll most likely find your size amongst its long list of brands.
One way to avoid a panty line faux pas is to slip into lightly laced panties, and Cosabella makes the lightest of them all. The brand has blown up around the world, so much that it was able to do a collab with Erin Featherson, but Miami can proudly call the brand its own, as the Cosabella headquarters are located in our city. There's an array of colors to choose from, whether you want a sultry and plum bra or lighthearted and aqua nightgown. Hey youre undergarments may be just that, under, but it doesn't mean you can't have fun beneath the surface.
L.A. Boudoir feels like the lingerie closet of your dreams. You can't help but feel like a showgirl from the Moulin Rouge when sifting through the array of vintage intimates, and the decor consists of antique burlesque fans, battered old trunks. And if you cant find the pinup piece you're looking for, the owner can design and create custom lingerie and clothing to hug your every curve.
Agent Provocateur is like the Bridget Bardot of the lingerie world. The brand has a sultry yet cheeky sexiness to it, without ever losing its feminine allure. Yes, it's pricey (an average bra will run you over $200), but when you see your curves being hugged in Agent Provocateur's intricately laced details, you may never want to take anything off, even when the doors are sealed.
Eberjey originally began as an underwear brand for laterally challenged, flat-bottomed women, however it's expanded so far south that Miami has three locations. It's allure is in its simplicity; think easy breezy chemises, soft to the touch robes and ethereally pale intimates.
Sexy Secrets is the only location in Miami where you can not only buy lingerie, but also learn how to properly seduce people in your new purchase. The store offers pole dancing lessons and parties, perfect for a bachelorette or birthday shindig, as well as plenty of kinky items to get it going under the covers. Oh, and if you happen to be there on the day that their live window model is there, then consider yourself quite the lady luck.
Soma specializes in intimates that are as luxurious as they are comfortable, as well as sleepwear, relaxation wear, and shapewear. Their bras offer a bit more support for ladies who are more generously endowed, without sacrificing taste. Plus, they have this Vanishing collection, which mysteriously smoothes out back rolls and tummy bulges. Gonna have to take a set out on a test run; sounds too good to be true.
The one great thing about lingerie is that it takes years, if not decades, for something to go out of style. Although Wacoal can be found at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus and other department stores, nothing beats snagging a matching set of boy shorts and racerbacks at half-price. Dolphin Mall has a Wacoal Outlet store, so be sure to check it out if you're a bombshell on a budget.
If you're looking for no-frill intimates, the kind that fit seamlessly under a white tee, then Maidenform is your brand. While you can find it at Macy's and other department stores, you can purchase the same bras, undies and shapewear at the brand's outlet store for 25 to 50 percent off the retail price.
Picture a sultry bedroom scene from a black and white film noir film, and you're picturing a clip that's outfitted in La Perla. It's more elegant than it is playful; the type of lingerie that only the most serious of lovers wear. Pricey is one way to describe the brand; seriously seductive is another.
If you aren't drawn in to at least appreciate the lacy undergarments on the mannequins at Bloomingdale's Aventura you must be in quite the bedroom rut. The store's top sellers are Chantelle, Calvin Klein, On Gossamer, Wacoal and L'Agent by Agent Provocateur, and its newest additions to the lingerie fam are Miss Studio by La Perla and Stella McCartney. But a Bloomingdale's rep tells us that they'll soon be launching Dita Von Teese's new lingerie line so stay tuned for that.
The lingerie you find at Anthropologie doesn't scream sexy; it whispers it. There's a softly hued arrangement of delicate chemises, bras pretty enough that it hurts to plop a shirt over them and slips that are partially excusable to wear out of the house sans an outer layer. It's the craftsmanship of these intimates that makes them so covetable by women. And maybe by their partners too.
INTIMACY is all about the fit, as the brand considers itself America's original bra fit stylist. The specialists will get down to the nitty gritty, from whether you should bump up your DD to a K cup, or why you should avoid that canary yellow demi cup. The store also claims to have 15,000 bras in stock at any one of their locations, so you'll most likely find your size amongst its long list of brands.
One way to avoid a panty line faux pas is to slip into lightly laced panties, and Cosabella makes the lightest of them all. The brand has blown up around the world, so much that it was able to do a collab with Erin Featherson, but Miami can proudly call the brand its own, as the Cosabella headquarters are located in our city. There's an array of colors to choose from, whether you want a sultry and plum bra or lighthearted and aqua nightgown. Hey youre undergarments may be just that, under, but it doesn't mean you can't have fun beneath the surface.
L.A. Boudoir feels like the lingerie closet of your dreams. You can't help but feel like a showgirl from the Moulin Rouge when sifting through the array of vintage intimates, and the decor consists of antique burlesque fans, battered old trunks. And if you cant find the pinup piece you're looking for, the owner can design and create custom lingerie and clothing to hug your every curve.
Agent Provocateur is like the Bridget Bardot of the lingerie world. The brand has a sultry yet cheeky sexiness to it, without ever losing its feminine allure. Yes, it's pricey (an average bra will run you over $200), but when you see your curves being hugged in Agent Provocateur's intricately laced details, you may never want to take anything off, even when the doors are sealed.
Eberjey originally began as an underwear brand for laterally challenged, flat-bottomed women, however it's expanded so far south that Miami has three locations. It's allure is in its simplicity; think easy breezy chemises, soft to the touch robes and ethereally pale intimates.
Sexy Secrets is the only location in Miami where you can not only buy lingerie, but also learn how to properly seduce people in your new purchase. The store offers pole dancing lessons and parties, perfect for a bachelorette or birthday shindig, as well as plenty of kinky items to get it going under the covers. Oh, and if you happen to be there on the day that their live window model is there, then consider yourself quite the lady luck.
Soma specializes in intimates that are as luxurious as they are comfortable, as well as sleepwear, relaxation wear, and shapewear. Their bras offer a bit more support for ladies who are more generously endowed, without sacrificing taste. Plus, they have this Vanishing collection, which mysteriously smoothes out back rolls and tummy bulges. Gonna have to take a set out on a test run; sounds too good to be true.
The one great thing about lingerie is that it takes years, if not decades, for something to go out of style. Although Wacoal can be found at Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Nieman Marcus and other department stores, nothing beats snagging a matching set of boy shorts and racerbacks at half-price. Dolphin Mall has a Wacoal Outlet store, so be sure to check it out if you're a bombshell on a budget.
If you're looking for no-frill intimates, the kind that fit seamlessly under a white tee, then Maidenform is your brand. While you can find it at Macy's and other department stores, you can purchase the same bras, undies and shapewear at the brand's outlet store for 25 to 50 percent off the retail price.
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