Lingerie

Franzisi.com, based in Germany, offers gorgeous retro designs in girdles, bras and long dresses. Many items are open at the crotch or nipple; these are especially nice to look at even if you aren't currently in the market. I am in serious lust after one of their amazing corset dresses. I have no idea where I'd wear it (the supermarket, perhaps?) but I need one, badly. The site can be read in German or English, but some of the English translations are a bit sketchy. I was confounded by the returns policy, which is extensive but seems to suffer from the effects of translation. Read carefully before placing an order. Payment via credit card or PayPal. --aag

Date Reviewed: 2009-05-30
Cost: free site
Category Listings: Corsets, Lingerie

So the first thing I noticed about this site was the sizing chart; 6-8 was a small, and X-Large was a woman's dress size 16. Brilliant! Real sizing for real people, finally. They have a fairly large variety of outfits from bra and panties sets to nighties and negligees, and of course stockings to complete the outfit. Shipping is pretty reasonable, and checkout is secure. You can even use pay pal. All prices are in pounds, not dollars, so exact pricing may depend on the current exchange rate. Should you be unhappy with your purchase, you can return or exchange unused items within seven days. My one beef with this site is that it's kind of hard to chose what size you want - the add to cart button adds a default size, and then you have to delete it and go back to change it if it's not the size you want. Also, there are not very many plus size options, even though they have up to size 3x on their sizing chart. - EssinEm

Date Reviewed: 2009-05-06
Cost: Free Advertising Content: None
Category Listings: Lingerie

Second Sexe is a French language site (thankfully Jane does have a reviewer who speaks French) aimed mainly at women. The site is divided into four sections: La Médiathèque (media library), Le Magasin (store), Le Magazine (magazine), and Le Clube (club). The site really does have a little bit of everything. The media section has a range of french porn for sale as well as audio books (check out the sexy audio sample, it's very well done), and something that they're calling "Sextos" which are sexy text messages and you can order to have sent to your cell phone. The "store" section of the site sells some really cute lingerie as well as the standards (dildos, vibes, lube, bondage gear, books, DVDs). They have a 7 day return policy for unopened/unused merchandise only. The magazine section of the site is full of interesting articles (all in French, of course) on a variety of topics, including an advice column. In the club section, users can register to participate in the site's forums, ask their sexpert questions, and generally personalize their experience on the site (mark favourites, create a wishlist). All in all, Second Sexe is a good looking site and seems to be a great resource for French Speakers. - Shay

Date Reviewed: 2009-04-01
Cost: prices in EUROS Advertising Content: n/a
Category Listings: Amateur / Indie Video / DVD, Audio, BDSM Gear, Books / Zines, Corsets, Lingerie, Mainstream Video/DVD, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Piper's is a site for real people. Women who have a hard time finding hose or lingerie or other intimate wear that actually fits their bodies. Skinny size 2's will always be able to find clothing. Women of size can't say that - or couldn't previously. Piper started her site after becoming frustrated in finding hose that fit. She has detailed shipping and return policies. She has a realistic sizing chart. Most important - in my opinion - is that she has plus sized models wearing the items. Many of the images were supplied by the manufacturers, she tells us, but they are building their own photo collection as well. In addition, they have a monthly contest for submitted photos of their customers, and again have detailed submission requirements. Leather, vinyl, fetishwear, satin, silk, garter belts, accessories - it's a nice collection from nice folks. Shopping is via secure cart. Recommended! - Peter

Date Reviewed: 2008-10-30
Cost: Free Advertising Content: No additional advertising
Category Listings: Corsets, Fetish Wear, Lingerie

This online lingerie store takes customer service seriously, has a large selection of merchandise, and manages to carry a broad spectrum of sizes! They offer couture corsets, lingerie, costumes, clubwear, hosiery, and rhinestone lingerie for women up to size 6X. There are easy to read size charts too, so that you can get the right fit. They offer men's items such as shirts, robes, costumes, pj's and more up to size X-Large. In addition to the lingerie they offer bed and bath items, sexy accessories (masks, gloves, wigs, and such), and fabric care products. I was extremely impressed with the level of customer service and contact info available, and I also liked the essay called "Guy's Guide to Lingerie". The site shows a lot of personal touches, and the owner makes herself very available to her customers to answer questions. A great site! I'm absolutely in love with the Marquee Designs corsets! - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2008-10-02
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Corsets, Lingerie

You might expect an online store with the word "thongs" so prominent in its name to be focused on, well, thongs. But ThongsAndMoreOnline.com has a heck of a lot more, including all sorts of luxury lingerie from 'round the world, sexy drawers for men, and a smattering of high-end vibrators. I was fascinated (and somewhat terrified) of their collection of c-strings, which are thongs without their annoying side strings. Imagine that! (just how do they stay on? hrm) They also carry the classic pearl thong--for men. Along with these amazing items, they have a quite thorough collection of swim wear, beaded thongs and corsets. Return of unworn intimate items are accepted within 20 days of receipt with authorization; there is a 15% fee for this service. ThongsAndMoreOnline.com's contact information is very clear and their packaging promises to be discreet. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2008-07-08
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: International Sites, Lingerie

MandysOnline.com carries a large but largely uninspired collection of lingerie, panties, corsets, robes and hosiery. The only items I found that struck me as even slightly off the beaten path were a handful of offerings made from strands of rhinestones. Mandy's carries a reasonable selection of plus-sized items, but site navigation makes it difficult to identify which items are available in any given size. You can return an unworn item in its original packaging within 30 days; Mandy's will replace the item but will not refund your shipping. I was disappointed that I could not find a phone number on the site. Email and a PO Box for snail mail are your only options for contacting them. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2008-01-03
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Lingerie

Lady K offers all manner of lingerie, club wear, dresses and other sexy stuff in sizes (get this!) small to 9x. 9x! That's awesome. Unlike many other sites that carry plus-size items, Lady K charges no more for the larger sizes than for the smaller sizes, at least for women's products. Men's items, however, are priced higher at the larger sizes. Lady K also carries a nice selection of footwear, most available up to size 12. There's a 5% handling fee for all purchases, and many of the larger items must be custom made, which means they'll take extra time. Lady K has a restrictive but reasonable returns policy; read carefully before you order. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-12-04
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Lingerie

Well, the site's name is nice. Thongs & Things carries a large selection of sexy attire for both men and women, along with belts, jewelry, handbags, shoes and sunglasses. I'm slightly puzzled by the variety here, but hey, one never knows when one might need a thong and a belt on the same day, right? I'm always happy to see sites that show their plus-size items on actual plus-size women; Thongs & Things does an admirable job in this regard. However, that's where the goodness and light ends. The site does not list a returns policy. They offer no information about the discretion of their packaging. And they only ship to the 48 contiguous states. These items may dissuade some shoppers, and I can't give the nod to a site that isn't clear about returns. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-11-30
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Lingerie

Madame Leather carries an excellent selection of very sexy leather, vinyl and PVC items for men and women. You'll find panties, tops, pants, skirts, corsets, teddies, and a nice selection of accessories. I love plus-size sections that show products on actual plus-size models; Madame Leather does a great job with this. Their sizes range from small to 3x and they actually show larger models looking fabulous in their leather outfits. The site has an extensive leather care guide and a long shopping advice section, which focuses on how to choose the sort of product that will look best on you. If you end up with a defective product or one that doesn't fit, Madame Leather accepts returns within 30 days of your original purchase, as long as your item has not been worn. The site includes a FAQ section, contact form, phone number and physical address. Nicely done, Madame Leather. You have me lusting after the Dynamite Leather Corset. I'm saving my pennies now. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-08-01
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Fetish Wear, Lingerie

G Boutique began as a Chicago sex shop with a focus on creating romance for couples. They've recently taken their wares to the 'net. On their website you can schedule a class or party at their store; they'll even provide lessons in blow jobs or striptease. I'm impressed with G Boutique because they stock a really nice line of cute and functional maternity/nursing items, such as sweet little camis that unhook for breastfeeding. G Boutique also carries a small selection of sex toys, a few men's items, costumes, romance kits and corsets. They stock an excellent selection of safer-sex products, including hard-to-find items like dental dams and female condoms. I'd like to be able to give this site a quality rating, but some of their photographs are poorly lit or resized to the extent that you cannot easily view the product. G Boutique has a quite restrictive returns policy (for example, they do not accept returns on any toys). Read carefully before you buy. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-07-18
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Lingerie, Sex Toys / Safer Sex Supplies

Le V Lingerie & Swimwear is a one-woman operation which aims to bring unique intimate items to folks who might be leery about looking for a black mesh teddy at the local mall. On this site you'll find a small but varied collection of lingerie, sexy leather goods, men's items and swim wear. There are several options for mixing and matching swim wear, which would be convenient for someone whose body doesn't conform to standard department store sizes. Le V also caries an interesting selection of plus-size lingerie. But my favorite part of Le V was their amazing selection of chain-mail lingerie. Chain mail! With rhinestones! It was awesome! I never knew that I needed a chain mail teddy before, but now I really want one! The site is pervasively pink and has a side-scrolling screen which was not the most convenient thing for me. But those are small prices to pay for the chance to dream about cavorting around in a chain mail teddy. As you'd expect from any site that carries intimate apparel, Le V Lingerie & Swimwear has a quite restrictive returns policy. Read it carefully before you order. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-07-16
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Lingerie

AllSexyClothes.com is a Texas-based online retailer dealing in the types of clothes you might wear if you were trying to impress your date--but *not* if you were trying to impress your date's mom. They carry all manner of naughty stuff, from bikinis, teddies, corsets, panties, and what they call "club-wear," which just might get you thrown out of any typical club...or asked to perform on-stage. The selection is fabulous, the contact information is complete, the returns policy is restrictive (as you'd expect for products of this nature) but clearly spelled out and the images--where they work--are large and easy to see. However, many of the larger images won't load for me either in my beloved Firefox or in IE. Some categories do not have any products in them at all. It's impossible to find items designed for specific sizes without clicking on each picture. And the promised size charts are completely blank. Looks like AllSexyClothes.com needs to have a quick chat with their webmaster, because if those problems were fixed up, the site would be great. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-07-09
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Lingerie

So the other day I was searching around online for something suitable to wear to an all-adult slumber party (don't ask). I found all kinds of sites that had sexy outfits you could wear if you were a size 6, but not so much for that would look good on someone who's not a size 6 (ie, me). Finally I found HipsandCurves.com, which stocks bras, panties, lingerie, corsets, leather and tons of other items in sizes up to 6x. Yes, 6x. Their items are clearly designed for larger women, and glory of glories, they are modeled on larger women too. How fabulous is that? HipsandCurves.com carries a few items for men in larger sizes. The site features shopping tips for men and a nice selection of erotic stories. Very impressive. Please note that HipsandCurves.com does have a strict returns policy; read it carefully before placing your order. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-07-03
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Lingerie

This site features erotic t-shirts created for women. Many of the current designs involve phrases like "Kiss Me" or "Me So Horny". The t-shirts are sorted by level of naughtiness into sex kitten, sex vixen, and XXX. There is snail mail, email, telephone, and blog/myspace info available. Sale is through Paypal, so I'm unsure of how reliable that will be (since Paypal is notorious about how it deals with adult merchandise). I don't see any info on returns, privacy, or shipping. I'd write to them and get that sort of info before ordering. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-27
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Lingerie, Uncategorizable

You know, I generally feel like I've got a pretty good handle on life if I'm wearing a bra and panties under my clothes. Bra and panties...I'm good to go. But after reading The Lingerie Post, I have a sudden craving for nipple covers. And a bra which converts into a shopping bag. How have I lived 38 years (many of them *with breasts*) and not known about bras that turn into shopping bags? I'm stunned by all the possibilities laid out before my eyes on The Lingerie Post. With a team of underwear specialists from around the globe, this blog reports daily (or more) on trends, hot new items, and bargains to be had in the lingerie world. They hold quarterly contests and occasionally interview folks in the lingerie/fashion biz. And now that this review is complete, I'm going to go back to The Lingerie Post and learn more about undies that will make it look like I've had a butt-lift. I need me some of those! - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-24
Cost: free Advertising Content: high
Category Listings: Lingerie

I ask you, would you be willing to pay $52 for a women's swimsuit that consists of approximately 6 square inches of fabric and a whole bunch of strings? Well then, would you at least like to *look* at a pretty girl wearing such a swimsuit? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then Flirt Catalog would be a great place to look. An online retailer specializing in what I can euphemistically describe as club-wear, Flirt has an large selection of very small clothes. Literally. The largest size I could find in their regular section was a size 10; most items are only available in junior sizes 9 and under. There's a fairly extensive plus-size section where the products are modeled on actual plus-size women! Cool. There's also a small selection of men's items, and I'm disappointed to report that the men show far less skin than do the women. Flirt provides ample ways to contact them if there's a problem with your order, and they even allow 30 days for you to return an unworn item. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-11
Cost: free Advertising Content: nil
Category Listings: Lingerie

This is a very well designed and comprehensive online lingerie store. You'll find crotchless g-strings, jewelry, rhinestone lingerie, leather, plus sizes, wigs, shoes, swimwear, costumes, handbags, erotic oils, and a lot more here. They have helpful size charts, great contact info, and a FAQ that covers all the questions that are likely to come up. There is a toll free number, live chat, and much more. I was very impressed by the organization of the information and the ease of use. It is definitely a cut above most mega-lingerie shops. - Vamp

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-08
Cost: Free Advertising Content: Low
Category Listings: Fetish Wear, jewelry, Lingerie, Shoes

Ah, to find a site offering plus-sized lingerie that actually uses plus-sized models! Wouldn't that be awesome! Alas, Lingerie For Real Women is not such a site. Heck, I'd be happy if they used faux-plus-sized women--you know, the size 12 models that usually populate plus-size print ads. Instead, Lingerie For Real Women shows their wares on thin models; these are apparently standard supplier-provided photographs. The site has a nice selection of lingerie, hosiery, and some leather items. You can pay for your order via credit card or PayPal. There's a contact form and email address but no phone number or physical address. You must contact the company within 14 days for a return. Plus-size lingerie with no plus-size models? This just doesn't do it for me. - AAG

Date Reviewed: 2007-06-08
Cost: free Advertising Content: low
Category Listings: Lingerie

Who didn't bust open the Sears catalog and take a peek (or a long salacious look) at the underwear models? If you enjoy taking a gander at gorgeous women wearing very little, you'll enjoy the Lingerie Blog by Petite Coquette. Written in French and translated somewhat erratically into English, Petite Coquette exhaustively reports on the trends, sales and new items offered by retailers of high-end lingerie. Contact information for dozens of online stores is also included. The Lingerie Blog is updated several times a week with every sort of lingerie information you could possibly want. Go on. Go look at the pictures. I know you want to. I won't tell. - aag

Date Reviewed: 2007-04-19
Cost: free Advertising Content: moderate
Category Listings: Lingerie