You Want Me to Wear What? Notes from the Lingerie Odyssey
April 14th, 2006 @ 3:09 pm by Mrs. Caterpillar
I like to do everything a billion years before it has to be done. Last week I informed Mr. Caterpillar that I would die sometime in my 80’s and that he would need to follow suit about four months after with no remarriage in the interim. So, the day I ordered my dress, I bought my lingerie. I was supposed to get something strapless with an attached thong. Now, I hate the thong with all my hating ability. I would rather have gone naked. Luckily, it never came to that. I went to BraTenders.
They require a credit card to make an appointment, a practice that I generally find off-putting; but, this is New York, and if I avoided everything off-putting, I guess I would never go outside. In any case, they have a $50 no-show fee that rises to $100 for weekend and evening appointments.
But, the service is pretty amazing. It’s just you and a fitter. She asks you to describe your gown; asks you what you’re willing to wear; and measures you. Then she brings you exactly what you need. So, instead of the bra-thong leotard corset combo I was dreading, I got a perfectly fitted strapless bra and a pair of Spanx-like bicyle short thingys.
BraTenders
630 9th Ave. (at 44th)
212-957-7000
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6 Responses to “You Want Me to Wear What? Notes from the Lingerie Odyssey”
Oops, sorry! Here you go. Their prices are pretty reasonable.
Wonderbra WonderBoost $33.00
The Body Wrap Control Shapewear $35.00
Hanro Perfectly Nude Razor Cut Brief $58.00
I also tried on the Le Mystere bridal bustier, which I ended up buying not for my gown, but to go under everyday dresses. It was $98, but now every single one of my strapless dresses fits absolutely perfectly.
i’ve been meaning to go there for a while.
I wore the le mystere bridal bustier under my wedding dress - loved it! i got it at saks for the same price.
did you all just post replies to your own website? teehee ^_^ anyway i love this site. even though im not engaged i like to read it frequently =P one day it’ll actually come in handy…though im not in the NY area.
Just whant to say HI! I love this place!
Mrs. Caterpillar, New York/CA
Age and Occupation in 06: 28, Corporate Attorney to be
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Musician
Engagement Date: March 9, 2006
Wedding Date: September, 2006
Venue: Rooster Point
About Me: I don't like Jeff Koons, mushy corn, or the unnecessary diacritical marks the New Yorker adds to words like cooperative. Also, I'm an obsessive compulsive when it comes to crafts. And not just the ordinary kind of obsessive compulsive who needs to have everything even and aligned. No. I've gilded the heads of pins to make sure they looked properly antique. Gilded them. Then coated them in german glass glitter. I am that crazy.
Can you share with us how much these items cost? Thanks!