Tasteful womens underwear advice

[Tumbler]

Figleaves is a good place to start as they stock lots of brands across all prices ranges.

http://www.figleaves.com/uk/

Edited by Tumbler on Tuesday 15th April 08:04

[jshell]

hora said:

La Senza (looks cheap).

Is cheap...and pretty nasty if you're looking for quality.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Agent provocateur may be expensive, but I can thoroughly recommend the experience, they really know how to look after their customers. The Mrs thinks they're fantastic

[Vaud]

Rigby and Peller.

[bbc]

I have no idea what the product is like, I just enjoy the site.....

http://www.aubadestore.com/gb_en/femme.html

[OldSpice]

Fox and Rose can be quite good. They used to do a decent gift wrapping service as well which I assume they still do. Although nothing wrong with popping into Agent Provocateur...

[jogon]

Myla - similar price range to AP but a bit classier or if your on a budget try Boux Avenue.

[Mobile Chicane]

High end: La Perla.

Moderate: Elle MacPherson Intimates. From Net A Porter.com and department stores such as House of Fraser. (Also online.)

AP is over-rated and ill-fitting.

[captainzep]

Vaud said:

Rigby and Peller.

I purchased Rigby and Peller vouchers which consequently meant that Mrs Zep and I traveled to their nearest outlet so she could be measured before buying [husky voice]'stuff'.[/husky voice] We made a day of it, nice lunch out and the whole thing was much nicer than presenting her with some gift-wrapped frillies that might not fit.

[Funkycoldribena]

Vaud said:

Rigby and Peller.

I thought they were magicians?

[Simond S]

Second for La Perla

A lot of boutiques seem to sell overpriced rubbish.

[8bit]

bbc said:

I have no idea what the product is like, I just enjoy the site.....

http://www.aubadestore.com/gb_en/femme.html

The product is very good; I bought my wife a set made by this lot a while back, then made the mistake of getting her something from Bravissimo some time later, which she stuck her nose up at...

[Ikemi]

My girlfriend works for a high-end lingerie firm, which has it's benefits!

Have a look at Myla, Made by Niki, and Fleur of England ... All are high quality pieces, with high attention to detail and are a little bit different to your usual high street names. However it does depend on sizing; some manufacturers are better than others. What cup size is your other half? I'll ask my girlfriend for some other suggestions for you

[boyse7en]

Ikemi said:

What cup size is your other half? I'll ask my girlfriend for some other suggestions for you

If you're not sure, I'm given to understand that a picture will suffice.

[6th Gear]

Victoria's Secret.

The models aren't bad either.

[Simon K]

Lise Charmel.

[lufbramatt]

If you like the retro look (my wife loves it, as do I ;-) ) then try:

https://www.joannaswardrobe.com/ - very helpful when I messed the sizes up

http://www.kissmedeadly.co.uk/

http://www.playfulpromises.com/

http://www.whatkatiedid.com/

HTH

ETA- you'll find that highstreet bra sizes don't match "boutique" bra sizing, so you might need to do some research there hehe

[Octoposse]

hora said:

No not for me to wear and the only place that I can think of is Agent Provocteur (a blokes choice hey) or La Senza (looks cheap).

Ideas? Where (online) would you say to buy from? ASOS looks limited and almost cheap too.

Tasteful and classy.

Why online? Worth trying biggest/best department store near you . .

I purchased a fantastic set a few years ago in Selfridge's . . . (neglected to ask price, nearly got nosebleed when nice assistant carefully put in tissue lined box and told me the cost . . too late to back down!). But superb quality that still looks fabulous after hundreds of washes.

Got to be undies for her? Consider a dress instead? I love these: http://www.missbamboo.co.uk/

[Censorious]

Ann Summers?

[Carthage]

I'd agree with Figleaves for online stuff, and Rigby and Peller for in person fittings.

If she's larger than a D cup, Bravissimo are good online too.