Los Angeles' Best Lingerie 2008

Grown-up fun is the name of the game at this chic L.A. outpost of the famed Manhattan boutique.

Reviews:

• “The ‘Harry Winston’ of lingerie shops.”

Tips: The shop is legendary for its more X-rated items. Ask one of the very discrete salesgirls to show you around.

Kiki de Montparnasse

Francophiles take note: This Parisian-themed lingerie boutique purveys underthings so elegant they are meant to be shown off.

Reviews:

• “the best lingerie store in LA – nothing else like it”
• “classy, pretty store filled with lingerie…a great LA find!”
• “so much more than lingerie…”
• “WOW”
• “The Best Lingerie Store Ever!!!”

Tips: Get invited to events like the Champagne and Goodies evenings by signing up for the store’s mailing list (on-line).

Faire Frou Frou

Local branch of London’s Covent Garden erotic emporium offers sexual products without the cheapness or snickers of ordinary adult shopping.

Reviews:

• “Great customer service, amazing lingerie!!”
• “Great posh pleasures”
• “Great Customer Service!!!”

Tips: A loved one can peep from the adjacent dressing room to approve the fit of an ensemble too revealing to model in the store.

Coco de Mer

For everything from outrageous corsetry and handcuffs to beautiful handcrafted items, this whimsical boutique has it all—and a sense of humor.

Reviews:

• “Hot “Trashy” Lingerie!"
• “amazing lingerie, terrible service”
• “Great Lingerie, Snobby Service”
• “WORST EXPERIENCE!!!!!”
• “Know Before You Go”

Tips: Popular items include: a pink-and-white rabbit fur bikini, the Little Bo Peep corset with pink piping and the Officer Naughty outfit—a black, button-down blouse and matching tutu paired with high heels and handcuffs.

Trashy Lingerie

A novelty shop for those who want to play naughty—or nice—in the bedroom.

Reviews:

• “Large selections, videos and more”
• “Great Experience!”
• “Find your pleasure in the Pleasure Chest…”
• “Pleasure Best”
• “Pleasure Abounds”

The Pleasure Chest or email The Pleasure Chest

Offers a wide selection of adult toys and gifts, including videos and DVDs, books, lotions and more.

Reviews:

• “Classiest toy store in the metroplex”
• “Helpful and Friendly staff”
• “Amazing Customer Service and Great Products”
• “I love this store!”
• “Babeland is the best!”

Babeland

Sexy lingerie, panties and bras ranging from size 32A to 42F. Clothes, shoes, accessories and bridal items are also available.

Frederick’s of Hollywood

Forget Victoria and her not-so-well-kept secret. The best undies in town are here.

Tips: Park for free in the lot behind the store. Enter the driveway just south of neighboring store Curve on Robertson.

Vionnet

Montana Avenue’s year-round Valentine paradise specializing in an A-to-Z assortment of heart-shaped gifts, jewelry and comfortably sexy lingerie.

Only Hearts

The peekaboo knickers and tasseled pasties at this London import might even make Courtney Love blush.

Reviews:

• “Don’t waste your money”
• “girly girly lingerie”
• “The nicest lingerie store in the world”

Tips: Staffers pop in regularly to cinch, stuff and hook you into the get-up of your choice. Custom-made pieces are available, too.

Agent Provocateur