So it doesn't have the same appeal as a well marketed Bras n Things store and the product range…read moreisn't as large; but if you like putting class with arse, with high quality, high fashion affordable lingerie, it doesn't get any better than Nookies. It's a family owned and run business and it shows in the service you receive and the product knowledge of the store owners. They are friendly, chatty, helpful but never pushy. And that's what I love. I've never once felt intimidated into buying anything here, and I quite often fall into that trap. Stocking bras and panties (G's, knickers, boy legs), sets, and sexy costumes including some very dramatic, sensual masquerade masks. But the thing I love them most for and what I think they'd be most renowned for is the range of beautiful, sexy elegant corsets. For the bedroom or a night out I've never seen more variety. Shirt corsets, bed wear, dress corsets, sparkling white and black, ruffles and fiery reds; they are the sexiest yet classiest bustiers and corsets I've seen. And everything - well - most things here are SO cheap!! Stocking some of the same brands as the bigger stores there's not much here over $100, with most things being under $50. Not a bad price to make yourself suitably sizzling!

Look no further for your feminist, sex-positive, affirming sexy time needs! Loved the selection,…read moreloved the staff, love that it felt empowering rather than shame-y in the space.

This shop is amazing, a one of a kind, if only there were more adult stores like this.. The store…read moreitself is beautiful and the owner Michelle is an expert in sensuality. You feel very comfortable exploring all the cheeky, sexy products they sell. A real boutique with high-end toys like Lelo and Fun Factory, organic, hypoallergenic lubricants and designer lingerie like Hopeless Lingerie and Bordelle. The store is very female friendly and also holds workshops such as 'how to thrill a man'. I wish more people knew this shop existed so they could have a fun, comfortable time exploring their sensual side. JUST BEAUTIFUL!

If its marketing materials are correct and Peter Alexander is Australia's favourite pyjama…read moreretailer, then I think it's safe to assume that there are an awful lot of Aussie women going to bed dressed as Disney characters. A pyjama specialist also selling sleepwear such as nighties and sleep accessories like slippers, dressing gowns, eyemasks etc, entering Peter Alexander's Melbourne Central store is like walking into the boudoir of a five meets 30 year old woman who has won lotto and decided to spend her winnings on chandeliers, heavy be-tasseled drapes and a hell of a lot of Disney ephemera. Infantilisation of grown Aussie women aside, Peter Alexander's staff are effusively friendly, and - gentle ribbing aside - there are some lovely pyjama sets to be found such as Alexander's gloriously luxurious Silk French Garden PJ Set. Sure, some of Alexander's silk PJs might set you back about a hundred and fifty bucks but if I win lotto I'll walk straight past the store's aptly named 'Lady Tramp Mini Short Set' (altogether now: WTF?!) and grab me some silk floral jim jams.

So Peter Alexander is the numero uno sleepwear designer in the world - and he just so happens to be…read moreAustralian!! The Melbourne Central store is currently vibing with the new Spring collection of girlie and feminine ware - some nighties are so glamorous you'd be safe to wear them out for the evening!! The staff are great, and I always get a good feeling inside. Shopping at Peter Alexander is always guaranteed to be great girlie fun!!

The holy triumvirate of Bras N Things must be this: Playboy, Wink and EXTREME push up bras. Being…read morein the market for a bra myself, and curious about the nature of these 'things' I excitedly hit the Melbourne Central store for my first experience of this Australian lingerie institution. I needn't have bothered. Maybe Bras N Things aesthetic just isn't compatible with my taste, maybe I'm not keen on paying fifty bucks for a bra that looks so flammable I wouldn't dare wear it near a naked flame, or maybe, just maybe I don't see why an underwear shop need be quite so saucy with its kinkily named brands and marginally trashy bent. Then again, maybe I'm just a fussy cheap prude. To give it its dues Bras N Things does sell the occasional cutely retro design, but if you're looking for underwear that doesn't elevate your boobs to your chin; that is pretty, classy and rendered in fabric that isn't shiny, squeaky or downright fugly you should probably look elsewhere.

Decent priced and well staffed. A good variety of items and changing seasonal ( so worth a look as…read morethe year rolls along ). Not much else you can say .. they sell lingerie and they price it well. Great staff and always helpful and basically In every centre Australia wide.

Factory Outlets don't sound very sexy and admittedly my snobby attitude has often kept me away from…read morethem. But on an afternoon stroll up Smith Street, the words "Nothing over $20" caught my eye and I had to have a gander. As a woman I have often gazed lovingly at gorgeous underwear from brands such as Elle McPherson, Fayreform and the ever impressive Pleasure State. I have then looked at the price tags and almost cried. But not at the Bendon Factory Shop. The prices here are so low that you almost want to give them more money. Pleasure State in particular can be up to $150 for a bra - for ONE BRA. At the Bendon Factory Shop? 20 bucks. Now we can all afford to feel (and look) smokin' hot in our knickers. Ladies, buy up!

I like beautiful underwear but I don't like the prices. Enter: the Bendon Factory Shop. Down the…read morediscount end of Fitzroy's Smith Street, the Bendon Factory Shop stocks a range of underwear by labels such as Bendon and Elle Macpherson at quite frankly flabbergastingly low prices. As such, queues for changing rooms and suchlike can be formidable but if you're wise and avoid this place like the proverbial plague at weekends you can come away with more than a few bargains without too much hoopla. $10 bra sales and the like are commonplace and you can easily save up to 70% on some very saucy smalls. A quick caveat emptor: there's a reason that a lot of this stock is discounted with some odd - and overly kinky - designs and not the best range of sizes on offer. As such, do make sure you choose wisely to avoid mistakenly returning home with too small smalls or crotchless panties. That said, for eagle eyed lingerie lovers the Bendon Factory Shop is an absolute must visit.

No depressing bargain basement vibe here. No mismatched stock in only the very smallest and very…read morelargest sizes. No hideous clothing that is no more appealing due to slashed prices. The Bendon Outlet store is amazing. Think beautiful silk and lace bras by the like of Elle Macpherson and Stella McCartney for only $20. Considering that these usually go for anywhere between $50-$100, this is quite the bargain. Even better they stock a large range of sizes. While the $20 sales aren't an every day occurrence, they tend to happen every few months. In the meantime there are various other specials, such as 50% off all bras and 3 pairs of briefs for $20.

Absolute bargains on your lacy, silky, sexy lingerie. And on the boring every-day stuff to. You can…read morepick up some great brands here from Elle McPherson to Pleasure State and of course Bendon. Sign up to their mailing list to find out when things go on sale - usually with nothing over $20! I regularly come here and refresh my lingerie collection for around $100 The staff are super helpful, bringing you different sizes and helping you work out what's in stock and on sale.

Lingerie can be a bit hit and miss. Sure, you want to look smokin' hot, but you don't want to look…read morelike a complete tart. So where do you find a happy medium? Dawn Thornton Lingerie of course! This shop stocks the perfect lingerie for those looking for something slightly more modest, ladylike and for 'women of a certain age' (I mean that in the nicest way obviously.) Stunning colours but nothing to brassy, and very flattering bras and underwear for all shapes and sizes. They also stock sleepwear that is both comfortable and flattering, and simple, elegant singlets which can be worn alone or underneath clothing - they're my favourite! Ms Thornton is located in Kew Junction on the up and coming shopping strip, so after you've had your latte and been a 'lady that lunches', get yourself some ladylike undies too!