The best racy, lacy lingerie in San Francisco

Nothing elevates your look from lackluster to va-va-voom like perfect-fitting undergarments. Fine lingerie can refine the silhouette, boost the spirit and set the foundation for flawless style. Whether you possess an A-cup or a cup that runneth over, these specialty boutiques have you covered.

— Maggie Winterfeldt

1. Lula Lu

Petites

Catering to dainty-breasted dames who want the same choices in lingerie styles as their fuller-figured friends. The majority of the inventory is from the boutique’s namesake brand: a nuanced collection of beautiful bras and special-occasion corsets that start at hard-to-find Size AAA. Schedule a private fitting to determine your best size.

49 S. Claremont St., San Mateo. (650) 348-8858. www.lulalu.com.

2. Carol Doda’s Champagne Lace

Carol Doda, the 1960s North Beach icon and beloved topless entertainer, is now Cow Hollow’s specialty undergarment guru. Her hole-in-the-wall boutique’s array of lingerie and bridal bustiers, combined with Doda’s supernal knack for fitting (she can size you up in a single look), have made her a saving grace for panicked brides in need of unique foundation pieces.

1850 Union St. No 1, S.F. (415) 776-6900.

3. Eres

San Francisco is the latest on a short list of U.S. cities to welcome Eres. The luxury lingerie brand opens its doors in Hayes Valley this week, offering French-made underpinnings that range from everyday bras and panties in soft jersey blends to handmade Callie lace bodysuits and floor-skimming silk robes. Seasonal styles play with colors and fabrications, but the overall aesthetic is sophisticated minimalism.

471 Gough St., S.F.

4. A Revelation in Fit

Until A Revelation in Fit opened four months ago, Bay Area shopping options for the estimated 70 percent of women who fall outside the standard bra size matrix were limited. Using funds raised through a crowdsource campaign, the Oakland boutique stocks high-quality English and Polish lingerie brands (chosen for their superior fit) in a breadth of sizes, from A to KK with bands up to 46 inches.

3974 Piedmont Ave., Oakland. (510) 858-5459.

5. Alla Prima

You won’t find many bows and frills in Alla Prima. The 16-year-old boutique (with locations in Hayes Valley and North Beach) caters to the San Francisco sophisticate who prefers understated elegance to over-embellishment. Knowledgeable staffers help shoppers navigate exclusive designer collections from haute European labels such as La Perla, Andres Sarda and Fleur of England, and even jump behind the fitting-room curtain to assist as needed.

539 Hayes St., S.F. (415) 864-8180. www.allaprimalingerie.com.

6. Dollhouse Bettie

Craving Old Hollywood glamour? Look no further than Dollhouse Bettie. This destination boutique in Haight-Ashbury sells rare vintage pieces and retro lingerie. Its own vintage-inspired line, designed and manufactured in a SoMa atelier, artfully blends pinup and burlesque style with the latest construction techniques to create pieces that fit as darling as they look.

1641 Haight St., S.F. (415) 252-7399. www.dollhousebettie.com.

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Second Wave of Official "Sailor Moon" Lingerie Teased

Peach John has launched a teaser site for their follow-up to their sold out line of official Sailor Moon lingerie. Round two promises to include “powered-up” versions of their “Sailor Moon Narikiri/Costume Bra Set” (a set of a bra, shorts, ribbon, choker), with silhouettes suggesting Outer Senshi, and Chibi Usa motifs. Pre-orders are set to launch on the Bandai Premium site in September.

 

 

The earlier items, which shipped in February, included:

The logo for the collaboration project

 

“Sailor Moon Panties” (a set of two shorts) 1,800yen (US$18)

 

“Sailor Moon Bra Set” (a set of a bra and shorts)  3,980 yen (US$39.8)

 

“Sailor Moon Pajamas” 4,980 yen (US$49.80)

 

“Sailor Moon Narikiri/Costume Bra Set” (a set of a bra, shorts, ribbon, choker)  4,980 yen (US$49.80)

 

Sailor Moon

 

Sailor Mercury

 

Sailor Mars

 

 

Sailor Jupiter

 

Sailor Venus

 

Japanese cosplayer and former member of cosplayer idol group Panache, Akira Itsuki putting the first line to the test…

 

Sailor Moon

 

 

 

 

Akira is impressed how cute the bow on the back is.

 

 

 

 

Here, she is matching the compact that she bought separately.

 

 

 

 

Sailor Venus

 

 

 

 

Sailor Mars

 

 

 

Sailor Jupiter

 

 

 

Sailor Mercury

 

 

 

 

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Scott Green is editor and reporter for anime and manga at geek entertainment site Ain’t It Cool News. Follow him on Twitter at @aicnanime.

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