To some, it might seem silly—buying expensive lingerie just to take it off—but every now and again, it is fun to dress up. And after all, who doesn’t enjoy the results? Lucky for us, the North Shore has an array of lingerie shops, with negligees ranging from the demure to the downright blush-inducing. Here are our top picks:
Labelle Swimwear and Lingerie
1448 Waukegan Rd., Glenview
847-998-8400
Cheeky Fine Lingerie
1876 First St., Highland Park
847-433-4900
Betty Schwartz’s Intimate Apparel
108 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette
847-251-1118
Chantilly Lace
1144 Central Ave., Wilmette
847-256-8077
Romantika Intimate Luxury
711 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
847-520-7277
And if your—or your mate’s—tastes run more along the lines of pleather and handcuffs, there’s always:
Lover’s Lane
9249 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
847-677-6037
Headed to the city? Consider stopping by a few of our favorite Chicago lingerie boutiques. The Pleasure Chest (3436 N. Lincoln, Chicago, 773-525-7151), G Boutique (2131 N. Damen, Chicago, 773-235-1234), and La Perla (535 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, 312-494-0400) are truly the cream of the crop when it comes to upscale underthings and other erotic treats.
