La Petite Coquette

i have been shopping at this store for over 15 years and even think it was located some where else before it moved to present location. I have always gotten rave reviews for the quality , style , etc from anyone i have given gifts to. the staff has been awesome and i believe some girls have been there many years. they are always helpful and very good at asking questions so for guys who don't know what to get...you will when you leave store. thanks sooooo much for all the years, i can't wait for xmas morn to see my new loved face when she sees what i got at la petite coquette. Pros: staff and product Cons: none more

I came to NY in search of very special lingerie. I took a taxi directly from the airport to La Petite Coquette with my suitcase in tow. I was extremely fortunate to have been welcomed by Sheri and for the next 2 hours or so she combed the store providing me with beautiful pieces to try on. At the end of it all, I asked her if she would please put my choices on hold as I wanted to see what else New York had to offer. She very kindly agreed to do so. Well after 2 days of scouring every other lingerie boutique in the city I came back, bought all the pieces I had on hold, and even a few more. No other store compared to La Petite Coquette and no service compared to that I received from Sheri. She was warm and friendly and at the same time professional and efficient. Moreover, you could really tell she wanted you, the customer to be 100% happy. I was and I will definitely return on my next visit to the city. Thank you Sheri and hope to see you again soon!! Pros: Superb customer service from Sheri, best merchandise in town Cons: None at all more

I get to NYC several times a year with my girlfriend who loves to make it an afternoon with me here. She's small(36A). This is THE shop for undies that are gorgeous and fit. My girl is "very girlie," not the cotton panties and bra type, which is why we love this place. From lacy thongs, garters, corsets, and bras, to the seductive, sheer fabrics and laces. We're also encouragded to use the fitting room together...nice touch, ladies! Pros: Very customer focused and accomadating more

LOVED IT... my friend told me I should stop by this place... since then I stopped by over a dozen times... every time I went home with a shopping bag! more

I've been going to this place for years, and it never disappoints. I go there 1x or 2x a year to get a new set of bras, and this time Montie helped me. She's extremely attentive, knows the inventory really well, and brought out a number of bras that she thought would fit - adjusting the selection based on what we were discovering didn't fit as well. She didn't rush me, she was very patient and I walked out feeling like I had made some good investments. The fact that she didn't rush me was especially important to me, as nice bras are not cheap, so I appreciate that they let you take your time to try things on and make decisions that you won't regret. I do have to say that not everyone is as good there, though I don't want to name names, but just ask for Montie when you go. Pros: Great selection, generally good staff Cons: Expensive, sometimes crowded more

What a fantastic store! The owner, Rebecca, is as charming and sophisticated as the precious gems that line the wall of of her store! Amazing brands like La Perla, Wolford, and Cosabella. In additon to lingerie, she has a selection of toys and candels... A great selection of fancy, frilly things and pratical peices as well. And not to mention, when they have a sale, its a fantasic deal :) Truly lovely place, I can't wait to go back! Pros: Very attentive and helpful staff, hard to find designers Cons: You'll want to spend all your money there! more

This is by far the best lingerie store in the city. It feels like walking into a lingerie store in Paris; very girlie and intimate. The sales people are very good about suggestions without being pushy. The whole experience of buying lingerie becomes much more pleasurable than in other places; good dressing rooms with good lighting, great selection, and sometimes even crazy sales. Fantastic selection of different brands from very expensive: La Perla, Huit, Aubaude, Cotton Club, to affordable: Hanky Panky, and many many others. I definitely recommend it. Pros: best selection, best sales people Cons: wanting to buy more than you planned on more

I have been shopping here since I was in college and it's my number one favorite shop for lingerie, both for fun everyday things and for luxurious special items that fit *perfectly*. I lived in France for two years and this place reminds me of the lingerie shops there for its classiness but is also American with its fun and open ambiance. The staff here is super super knowledgeable but not at all snobby-- the vibe of the store is lighthearted so you won't encounter any attitude. If you're a guy looking for your girlfriend, this is also the perfect place for you-- again, bc of the great selection and helpful staff. If you're a woman who has never really tried anything fancy or frilly before but looking for something a little different than your everyday Maidenform, you can absolutely trust the staff to help you find something right. They aren't pushy at all and won't try to convince you to get something that you aren't comfortable with. Enjoy!! Pros: Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, gorgeous selection Cons: None!! more

Although the prices are high, there is a wide range of prices and there are sales. The sales women are very helpful and experts on fitting bras. Pros: attentive, knowledgeable, saleswomen Cons: expensive more

Last night I went to La Petite Coquette, and I was so pleased with my experience and my purchases that the next morning I sent the following email to the store's website to let them know how happy I was. I think my email says it all. …I just wanted to send a note and thank the girl that assisted me last night (Thursday evening May 28) at around 5 pm. I came in looking for a few great every day bras, but that were also attractive so that my boyfriend could enjoy them too. Straight off she checked my size and then brought me tons of bras to try on. She was very patient, very professional and gave me some great tips. When I got out of the dressing room, I had tried on so many bras my head was spinning, but she had all the "yeses" and "maybes" ready to go, which made it so easy. When I got home, I tried on my purchases (four new bras) and I love, love, love each and every one of them - including that fantastic regular bra that turns into a halter bra. Her recommendations were exactly right. I never got her name, but if you know who was working that evening, I just wanted to pass along my thanks and make sure that she got recognition for a job well done! I have been to your store many times over the years and have always been very happy with my purchases. I used to live on 12th and 6th way back when your store was in the smaller space on the other side of the street. Now I live in Tribeca, and don't get there as often, but whenever I need some new bras, I always come to your store. I am so happy that your store is still around and doing well. You totally deserve it. Your selection is excellent, the store is beautiful and the staff is outstanding. You are the best in the City by far. See you soon! (LPC – If you know the name of the sales person that helped me, you can post her name in the comments section on Citysearch so that others will know who she is.) (By the way, the website is really cute too and they have sales and specials sometimes) Pros: Excellent selection, staff and decor Cons: nothing more

The owner Rebecca gave me individual attention and I have a larger bust and cannot usually find bras in my size or any different colours and I found them here Also a great to buy hanky panky underwear Pros: Excellent bras in wonderful colours! and great service more

I had the best experience in the store today. I have gotten my breast redone 6 months ago and went to all the major department stores , the worst experience. I enter la petite coquette today and all my fitting were fantastic. If you invest in new breast you must treat them like your jewels, they deserve the best support so you can have them perfect for a long time. So I am telling you I flew to NYC to have the lingerie expert put me in the best. Please , you invest a lot of money in the breast go to expert to give you the best to make sure in 5 years they are still fantastic Thank you so much to all the girls at la petite coquette in NYC. From a very , very happy shopper. Pros: EXCELLENT SERVICE AMAZING SELECTION more

About three years ago my cup size outgrew victoria's secret. The only stores I knew that supplied my size were (on the West Coast, Nordstroms and Macys) and then out here I resigned myself to Lord and Taylors. By resigning myself I mean that all the bras available in my cupsize looked like something a grandmother would wear. No offense to my deceased grandmothers.The worst part too was all of the bras would be "minimizing" and rarely did anything to show off my endowments. As melodramatic as it sounds, I often would leave department stores in frustrated tears, spending $75+ on a bra I didn't even like. Enter, the New Yorker community on Livejournal. Someone mentioned the list of New York's best independent lingerie stores as per Time Out New York. LPC was listed as having cute styles in larger sizes, so I figured I'd give it a shot. VICTORY WAS MINE! Ellen (a store employee) was super sweet, resized me and found me a plethora of cute, s*xy bras to try on. Yay! They were the exact same prices as the department stores too. Also bonus, since I've been working on getting back in shape, Ellen said any bra purchased at the store they could cut down the band size to fit if it went down FOR FREE! (miracle words to a poor grad student) LPC now has my business as long as I live in NYC. And perhaps if their shipping return policy remains amazing I'll continue to buy online when I return to the West Coast. *The one heads up is when you come to the door, they buzz you in. It seemed to confuse a few people intially* Pros: cute s*xy bras in larger cup sizes more

tons of personal attention. speedy service. price point (50-100) is totally reasonable for well constructed pieces. knowledgeable staff Pros: moderately priced, practical lingerie Cons: not enough cutting edge (highly priced) pieces more

My best friend bought me her book " The Lingerie Handbook" - a fabulous read, now I buy only lingerie ( no more boring undies ). Her store is a must see if your in New York. You are also going to find the perfect bra. Pros: Personal Service, you feel like your buying something special. Cons: You want more than you can afford ; ) more

I had previously shopped at major chains for undergarments - because I didn't know any better. I had worn the wrong bra size my entire adult life - because I didn't know any better. Thanks to Ellen and the wonderful women at La Petite Coquette, now I know better!! They are incredibly helpful as a result of their extensive 3-month training and have a gorgeous selection of all types of underthings. I can honestly say I won't be shopping anywhere else and that you won't be disappointed here. Worth the extra $. Pros: Helpful and Friendly Staff, Gorgeous Selection Cons: Expensive but Worth It more

I was looking for lingerie for my wife and I was tired of the same old stuff at Victoria's Secret. I was also tired of being treated like a flat-out pervert in other stores if I was shopping for frilly undies. On one Valentine's Day a few years back a co-worker suggested I go to La Petite Coquette. The store is like stepping into a boudoir, very feminine and inviting. I have always found the sales ladies to be helpful even though I am shopping on the low end of the scale of what they offer. You can find Victoria's Secret prices on much better designed lingerie. The owner always seems to be around and her confidence is relaxing. This is her place and she remembers you if you go in more than once. This is a lingerie store for men and women who are comfortable with their desires. Men, if you are shopping with your beloved, there is a comfy couch and lots of interesting reading materials. Just like good lingerie, the store reveals just enough sexiness to make you feel enticed. It is a very adult shop for adults. Pros: Make you feel comfortable, great selection, affordable options Cons: want to spend idle time in store, wife won't let me more

This afternoon I found myself walking up Lexington towards Union Square, happy to be outside even in the cold weather. Luckily as I passed La Petite Coquette I stopped, and decided to go in. This was my second visit to the store, the last time was two years ago under similar circumstances. I enjoyed both shopping experiences tremendously. Rebecca, the owner, is very funny and charming. Her website is aptly named TheLittleFlirt. Everyone who works there is quite attractive, and seemingly having a very good time. It is like a bar full of women, minus the drinks and other guys, with underwear everywhere. What could be better? Pros: Fun Cons: Not close to my work more

This is the best shopping experience i have ever had. Being a "large busted" woman, in a small frame, you can imagine the difficult i have had in my life looking for bras. I walked into La Petite Coquette 4 years ago and will not purchase my lingerie from anywhere else!!! They spent the time with me to find the perfect fitting bra's for me. No small task after trying on about 20 different bras we found the 2 that were a perfect fit. Not easy still as i am between 2 sizes for both my cup size and back size. They were very patient and very honest if a bra didnt fit well they would tell you! No walking out looking bad in this establishment which is what I like. They are not selling you lingerie they are making people feel good and look good. Enjoy i highly recommend it. The staff was even nice enough to make a lunch recommendation that was perfect as well! more

La Petite Coquette sells beautiful bras in a broad range of sizes. It is so nice to be able to actually choose bras in my size instead of just taking the few a store has in stock in my size. Their selection is really nice and they find bras for you according to your tastes. The service is really wonderful and you walk out feeling like a million dollars. They also have bras in a range of prices and will show you bras from every range. Of course one you try on an expensive bra, you will want it! more