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Sweet Nothings
February 2009
By Melissa Colgan
With a marketplace filled with almost too many unmentionables to mention, buying lingerie can be intimidating. But don’t let the thought of venturing into a specialty shop filled with scoop-back bustiers and heavily boned corsets relegate you to your white cotton underwear, sports bras, and velour tracksuits. With a plethora of pieces that are both sensual and sensible and trained corsetieres who can measure and fit even the most demure woman, you’re sure to find a pretty little dainty in time for Valentine’s Day.
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Delicate Drawers
Donning pretty underthings will make you feel coquettish in even the most casual of get-ups. Sea Spray Gretchen bra ($48) and briefs ($39), both by Cosabella, both from Neiman Marcus, 505 Nicollet Mall, Mpls., 613-339-2600
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Under Where?
Peek-a-boo lace is tempered by the innate sweetness of the ivory, pink,
and mint coloring. Angelica robe ($176), by Claire Pettibone, from L’atelier
Couture, 493 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-602-9492
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Lounge Around
Trade in your tracksuit for a lounging outfit that is sensual and comfortable. Black Prima Ballerina cami ($60) and pant ($65), both by Eberjey, from Cherie Boutique, 750 E. Lake St., Wayzata, 952-475-2212
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Lacey Bits
Why burn a bra when you can wear a steaming-hot demi cup under your workday power suit? Pink and black lace bra ($60) and panty ($28), both by Elle Macpherson, from Flirt, 1330 Grand Ave. St. Paul, 651-698-3692
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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She's Got Legs
The sheer black coverage may be all business, but the banded lace top is as flirty as hosiery gets. Satin Touch 20 ($48), by Wolford, also from Neiman Marcus
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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Slip of a Thing
Although once used strictly as an undergarment, a slip’s innate softness and femininity makes it ideal for those who steer away from lace and desire coverage in their lingerie. Petal slip chemise ($114), by Cosabella, also from Cherie Boutique. Rose nightgown ($58), from Anthropologie, 4999 France Ave. S., Mpls., 612-285-9164; The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes, 763-416-1447
Photo by Michael Hendrickson
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