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June 25, 2012 8:05 AM Subscribe
Where can I find awesome sexy lingerie for an IBTC member? Kinda NSFW, I guess.
I'm a small-breasted lady in the market for some fun, sexy lingerie, sexy costumes, kinky outfits, corsets, etc. I'm a 30AA-32A ish, and when I've searched some of the major sites using the "search by size" option for that size, I get, like, 2 results. Trashy.com doesn't seem to sell A cups or go down to XS or XXS. On some major sites even when I find items in my size, the models all look, um, very different from me so it's hard to imagine what the pieces could possibly look like on me!
For style, I tend to like lacy, lace-up, vintage-y type things, more ivory or cream colors than lots of black (though black is good too). What I like less of is vibrant, shiny primary colors and icky pastels. Kinky (go wild in your speculation, please) is good. Steampunk is good, in moderation.
For practical underthings I use Lulalu or even this type of really comfy lacy bra from UO, but they don't have much of the corset and super-sexy type stuff I'm looking for.
Other info: I am near San Francisco, so local is good! Price range: $100 - $200 ish, lower is better but I am looking for good quality over quantity, I could go as high as $300 for something special and awesome. Also: I am vegetarian and looking to avoid leather. (Cotton and cotton blends for panty-type things is preferred for sensitive skin type concerns, but I realize that's asking a lot in addition to all of the above.) I've looked on Etsy, I'd like to spend less money and get something quicker.
I'm a small-breasted lady in the market for some fun, sexy lingerie, sexy costumes, kinky outfits, corsets, etc. I'm a 30AA-32A ish, and when I've searched some of the major sites using the "search by size" option for that size, I get, like, 2 results. Trashy.com doesn't seem to sell A cups or go down to XS or XXS. On some major sites even when I find items in my size, the models all look, um, very different from me so it's hard to imagine what the pieces could possibly look like on me!
For style, I tend to like lacy, lace-up, vintage-y type things, more ivory or cream colors than lots of black (though black is good too). What I like less of is vibrant, shiny primary colors and icky pastels. Kinky (go wild in your speculation, please) is good. Steampunk is good, in moderation.
For practical underthings I use Lulalu or even this type of really comfy lacy bra from UO, but they don't have much of the corset and super-sexy type stuff I'm looking for.
Other info: I am near San Francisco, so local is good! Price range: $100 - $200 ish, lower is better but I am looking for good quality over quantity, I could go as high as $300 for something special and awesome. Also: I am vegetarian and looking to avoid leather. (Cotton and cotton blends for panty-type things is preferred for sensitive skin type concerns, but I realize that's asking a lot in addition to all of the above.) I've looked on Etsy, I'd like to spend less money and get something quicker.
In SF, try Alla Prima on Hayes. They are not cheap, but have an amazing selection.
posted by judith at 8:23 AM on June 25, 2012 [1 favorite]
posted by judith at 8:23 AM on June 25, 2012 [1 favorite]
There's a lot of lovely on What Katie Did if you want to go classic/retro.
posted by merocet at 8:32 AM on June 25, 2012 [2 favorites]
posted by merocet at 8:32 AM on June 25, 2012 [2 favorites]
Cosabella is a brand that carries lots of options for petite IBTC women, not cheap but very nice. also Mary Green may be a good brand to check out...
posted by supermedusa at 8:36 AM on June 25, 2012
posted by supermedusa at 8:36 AM on June 25, 2012
I'm a card-carrying member of the IBTC and this is the smokingist thing I've ever worn. (It's not itchy lace, either, it's this really soft almost crocheted lace. ) The band size tends to run really tight on this one, so if you normally wear a 32 get a 34 and you'll be able to breathe.
posted by 8dot3 at 8:41 AM on June 25, 2012
posted by 8dot3 at 8:41 AM on June 25, 2012
Lula Lu in San Mateo specializes in petite lingerie.
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 9:15 AM on June 25, 2012
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 9:15 AM on June 25, 2012
*headsmack* completely missed that in the question
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 9:16 AM on June 25, 2012
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 9:16 AM on June 25, 2012
Dollhouse Bettie on Haight has retro-style lingerie; might be worth calling them about their size options.
Seconding Alla Prima--they're AMAZING.
posted by mollymayhem at 9:47 AM on June 25, 2012
Seconding Alla Prima--they're AMAZING.
posted by mollymayhem at 9:47 AM on June 25, 2012
I would be all over What Katie Did if I were a smaller lady. (As it is, their bras would fit me like pasties.)
posted by mippy at 3:10 PM on June 25, 2012
posted by mippy at 3:10 PM on June 25, 2012
Consider a custom corset from Dark Garden. Not cheap, but gorgeous. Even their off-the-rack styles are worth looking at. All the sales people there are wonderful and will help you figure out what style and size fits you best. I have a couple of pieces from them and lust for more. One option to consider is one of their waist-cinchers.
posted by gingerbeer at 1:48 PM on June 30, 2012
posted by gingerbeer at 1:48 PM on June 30, 2012
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posted by insectosaurus at 8:19 AM on June 25, 2012 [2 favorites]