Before there was Bravissimo, there was Foner's. If you ever want a true lingerie experience (the…read moregirls in Bravissimo don't really care about your boob issues, they're just there to get paid) this is where you will find yourself. Beware of Trudy. A small older woman, she is vicious in the changing rooms and hoists your bras left right and centre to get the perfect bosom. She knows her trade though - she will look at you and in an instant tell you what's wrong with the bra you're wearing and what size you should be wearing. Recently I was in there to get some Spanx (if you don't know what I'm talking about, think Bridget Jones knickers with extra support). I ended up chatting about the wonders of Bravissimo, and how it was a pity they didn't stock the same girly bras. To my surprise, they hauled out several catalogues and explained how their pricing was far more competitive than Bravissimo, but that no one bothered to ask. Considering I pay an average of £30 for a Bravissimo bra, I think I'll be frequenting Foner's once more to save my pennies. I'll just have to keep my arms crossed over my chest and avoid eye contact with Trudy.

I found the customer service here disappointing. I waited at the counter for ten minutes while the…read moremember of staff was fitting another customer, although this is fine I expected to be acknowledged. I expected to be told she was serving another customer and would serve me when she was finished. I did not appreciate being ignored, especially as this is not a cheap shop. I went to bravissmo which was brilliant, there customer service was second to none. This is not the first poor experience I have here, several years ago I order a corset to be made, I paid half the price as a deposit and was told it would take 2 weeks, 2 weeks later it was not ready and I got a lecture about them being handmade and taking a while and I was told in another 4 weeks it would be ready. 6 weeks after my initial order I was told it would take another 2 weeks, after 8 weeks after my initial order it still wasn't ready. I had to spend a long time arguing to get my money back.

visited Today and well stocked shop in a private location with car park . There was a really…read morehelpful young lady in the shop who was very friendly. thank you

When I say 'Dil' you say 'Do'!…read more Yes sir, plenty of dildos in here! It's a fact that Scandals is the premier retailer for adult DVD's, accessories and specialist fetish wear in the whole of the Northwest! So if there's a little bit of kink in you or if you fancy spicing up your sex life then why not give this aladdin's cave of butt plugs and false vaginas a try? This place is like a dirtier version off Anne Summers, it's incredibly popular and they certainly have a huge selection of stock to choose from! I wouldn't recommend shelling out on their DVD's if you have the internet through as they are very expensive, some over £20 a piece! Unless there's a particular fetish you're into when I guess they can mail order in bespoke porn for you! Anyway, they have a large selection of Dildo's if you're unsure of what to get the mother in law for Christmas!

The closing time is set for 6pm on a Sunday, I got here at 17.48 and it was close, making me waste…read moretime and money for the taxi to get here.

Nice and Naughty is an adult shop situated at the top end of the city centre near china town. Now…read morewhat can I say about it without being censored? hmmm! The staff here are friendly and greet you as you enter the shop, which makes you feel a bit more comfortable and less embarrassed. It is quite a small shop which is well stocked, clean and tidy. They have a huge range of items such as toys, clothes, fancy dress, DVDs and other bits and pieces which I can't really go into here. Its a nice little shop which isn't seedy or scary.

This is just before you get into st helens it is a really good underwear shop,they always sell the…read moreup to date underwear and designer names,they have some lovely underwear there that meet your every needs. The underwear that is available is silky nightwear,lacy,silk bras,basques,corsets etc. They have a great fitting room and they measure you if it is needed,the prices are a bit overpriced but you are willing to pay it as it is great quality stuff. The staff always make you feel very welcome,and help you if you needed any.

What a fantastic shop this is, always the latest lingerie and top names. Fitting service always…read morecomes in handy when you need a new bra for under that special dress or top. They always make you feel special and they do there best to put you at ease. They always stock lovely soft silks and satin nightwear, again top names and cheaper than some of the big stores. Cammies and basques that are to pretty to wear sometimes, it's a great place to spend some money on yourself when your feeling blue, always cheers me up anyway.

Chrissy's Corsets is a small lingerie and ladies underwear store inside Birkenhead Market…read more To be honest, I'm all about cheap clothing, but somehow the idea of buying underwear and lingerie in a market setting like this makes me cringe. I guess I have to wonder how many times the items have been handled, and were they imported from China only to be pawned off to unsuspecting people who could get the same things (if not surprisingly better things) in Primark or Tesco and know that they are clean and fresh? Anyway, to each her own, I guess. But I'm not planning on buying anything here.

Pandora's Box is a striking store in Ormskirk's shopping centre. It's very pink, very feminine and…read morevery fabulous! alluring lingerie, sexy swimwear, stunning shoes and cute clutch purses and accessories this is every girl's heaven. The staff are very approachable and helpful when browsing. It is quite expensive in here, but I think the stock of this boutique is quite unique and very high quality. Pandora's Box stocks: 'Lingerie such as Freya, Fantasie, Chantelle and Passionata; Clothes such as Saint Tropez and FDJ Jeans, Shoes such as Love From Australia, Harlot, Bourne, Fly, Vagabond and Bronx' Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for a girly gift for some one (or a treat for yourself!)

This is a fairly classy lingerie shop (something a little harder to find!) with a good selection of…read morevery nice, well made lingerie. It's big name labels though, so will cost you a bit more than the stuff you would buy in a department store. Not a bad little shop over all.

A good corsetiere knows how to anticipate the needs of a customer even when they order online…read moreinstead of in person and she does this. Also, she makes sure that she emails the customers to ensure that she knows exactly what it's being used for. And despite having my corset imported to the US it still wasn't too expensive.

From the owner: Booby Trapp Corsets offer a fabulous range of traditionally made bespoke, steel boned corsets and…read morebasques. Uniquely, all corsets purchased from our online boutique are made to order. Our corsets are stunning versatile creations that can be worn for many occasions:- a night out teamed with trousers, as part of a stage and burlesque costume, with denim or a pencil skirt, proms or graduations, a day at the races, weddings, as underwear, or kept under wraps in your boudoir! Your choices with a Booby Trapp corset are endless, so why stop at one? Our exquisite range is 100% handcrafted in England using only the finest sourced fabrics, components, Swarovski Crystals and trims. ***By Appointment Only***

Part of the same company as Foner's in town, this is a lingerie shop that caters for all. Mostly…read morestocking up to a FF cup (but are able to order in larger sizes) this is a discreet haven where you can gab about bras and gussetry all day long. Not one for the men, obviously. You still think the best underwear is from Ann Summers, don't you? Well you're wrong. Here's a tip guys: Ann Summers is for toys and accessories, NOT underwear. And while I'm on that point, Marks and Sparks don't do that great bras either. I want any presents to be from a proper lingerie shop - inbox me for details on size....lol. Anyway, as I was saying, although this shop doesn't have the formidable power of Trudy, courtesy of Foner's, there are some lovely staff to help you out and there's a good selection of this and that to keep you in there for at least half an hour. I'd be surprised if you couldn't find anything you liked. It can be pricey (£67 for Spanx) but beauty often comes at a price, and there's nothing better than walking down the street with new underwear on (obviously clothes on top as well) and no one knowing but you - am I right?

I ordered things from here to be delivered to my home. I missed the delivery as I was at work, so…read moreit was sent to my local post office. Ann Summers say the packaging is discreet, but the two people behind the post office counter who were both looking at my package together clearly says otherwise. These two members of staff were raising their eyebrows, smiling, giggling and talking amongst themselves about my package.. They definitely knew what was in there. I was standing there, absolutely mortified. I went bright red. The packaging is not discreet.

Ann Summers used to be situated on Whitechapel but moved to the Liverpool ONE development. This…read morealone shows just how acceptable and mainstream Ann Summers has become. It has made it OK for girls and boys to go and buy something a bit naughty without having to go in a seedy back street sex shop. But Ann Summers isn't just about sex toys. Yes, they do have a lot of them, in various shapes and sizes, but they have a lot more besides. They have an excellent range of lingerie which is of a good quality and is available in a wide range of sizes. They also have a good range of fancy dress outfits suitable for wearing in public or in private. I love the cheerleader and army girl outfits but I wouldn't have the bottle to wear them. I've bought presents here for friends a couple of times and they have been only too happy to show me their range of wrapping paper and wrap the present for me at no extra charge. The staff are very helpful. They are happy to leave you to browse at your leisure but will also offer advice if required. They often suggest extra items to go with your purchases but they don't put any pressure on you. They make the whole experience comfortable and they do make you feel valued as a customer.

I am a bit of a connoisseur of fancy dress, but tend to steer away from fancy dress shops,…read morepreferring to make my costumes myself. Obviously, not everyone can be bothered to do the same, and dressing up is one of those British traditions that seems particularly prevalent in Liverpool - on any given weekend you can find girls in tutus and guys in capes. Most of the time it's either university- or stag/hen do-related, although some girls honestly think going out in a tutu or corset is fashionable... Smiffy's is ideal for last minute dressing up needs, or, in my case, if doing a stage show and you realise the costume department is somewhat lacking. However, I find it quite pricey for the mass-produced stuff it offers. Ok, the prices vary, and maybe I'm fussy because I'm more of a DIY person, but still. Especially specialist stuff, like Snazaroo makeup, but then I guess you pay special prices for special stuff. I don't mean to be negative, because this really is a good shop and they have a huge variety of products. A definite life saver if in dire need of fancy dress.

When you walk down Bold Street, it is often hard not to notice the red shop that is Smiffy's. It…read morecertainly does stand out and thats what it needs to do for all those planning a fun night out. In the display window, there is usually the 'pick of their bunch' costumes that tend to be humerous and eccentric which is what most fancy dresses are supposed to be like! Inside the store, they have further seductive and contoversial costumes, other odd items and joke products. Smiffy's is a popular place with students as one would expect and I can remember a big queue on Halloween day last year. This would be the primary source to lend that ideal costume but be prepared to pay an often pricey cost.