Weddings Summer 2013 > Brides

Agent Provocateur

This British import’s aesthetic tends toward the racy. The Soho shop stocks sexy corsets (from $70), panties (from $90), and matching sets (from $350).

Azaleas

This store is a treasure trove of all things white and frilly, from thongs ($15 and up) and lace thigh-highs (from $18) to bras (from $15), which run up to size 38DD. It also offers sweet lace-trim camisoles that are perfect for the honeymoon (from $35). (good value)

BareNecessities.com

This online depot sells a wide array of bras (including DD+), panties, hosiery, and shapewear by brands like Hanky Panky and Chantelle; plus-size options also available. Its bridal boutique includes seductive designs like the racy “I Do” Babydoll with matching G-string by Seven ‘til Midnight ($30).

Bra Smyth

The friendly staff at these uptown boutiques are renowned for helping customers find perfectly fitted bras, from AA- to M-cup. They stock coveted French labels like Chantelle (from $68).

Bra*Tenders

Co-founder Lori Kaplan and her team of bra-fitting specialists are longtime providers of unmentionables for Broadway productions. Signature bridal bustiers range from $89 to $159, with hosiery starting at $7. By appointment only.

Brazen Lingerie

This small northern Manhattan boutique special-izes in difficult-to-find sizes and offers a variety of popular lingerie brands, as well as lesser-known labels. Seamless form-fitting shapewear by Rago (available in nude and ivory) starts at $28; a bridal corset by Q-T Intimates is $48. Bra fittings also available.

Brief Encounters

This cozy corner shop is fully stocked with European lingerie brands and sleepwear. Brides shopping for their honeymoon trousseau can choose from coy (bra-and-panty sets) to sexy (push-up bras and G-strings) to simply playful (colorful boyshorts) designs.

Brooklyn Fox

This lingerie boutique carries an array of underthings, including Hanky Panky, Christine of Vancouver, Lou Paris, Simone Perele, and Clo. The shop also stocks wedding-ready garters. The registry service is an added plus.

Cosabella

Flirty and colorful finds rule at this Italian intimates purveyor. Frilly balconette bras start at $63; over-the-top, brightly colored hot pants are $36.50; lace bustiers start at $157. Private in-store bridal events can be scheduled.

Deborah Marquit

Marquit’s made-to-order lingerie is a sure bet for a bride’s trousseau. The store’s on-trend fluorescent collection is a hit for honeymoons, with lace bras starting at $165.

FigLeaves.com

With an impressive selection of sizes and styles from more than 200 brands, including Elle Macpherson and Calvin Klein, this company’s bridal lingerie includes garters, garter belts, strapless bras, shapewear, and dainty bottoms.

Intimacy

Founder Susan Nethero, known as “The Bra Whisperer,” has over fifteen years of experience playing matchmaker for women in search of the perfect bra. Her stores offer a large selection of European designer brands, including Lise Charmel and PrimaDonna, and an attentive and knowledgeable staff is on hand to fit all sizes. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations 24 hours in advance are re-commended for fittings. From $120.

Journelle

This boutique doesn’t just sell high-end lingerie; it curates intimate apparel, with select pieces from lines like Elle Macpherson, Chantelle, and La Perla (garter belts from the latter start at $77). Bridesmaids planning a bridal shower or bachelorette party can book one of their three boutiques for a private event, where the bride can sip Champagne while she shops for sexy underpinnings.

From the Summer 2013 New York Wedding Guide