Panty raid

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Union Square

Deborah Marquit
Exhibitionists should hop down the stairs to this beloved designer’s atelier, where you’ll find skivvies (starting at $48) that won’t pale in comparison to your street clothes. Though the decor might be nondescript with a few mannequins sporting lace bras and panties, Marquit’s neon pieces (electric orange, acid green and hot pink) merit a visit. 158 W 15th St between Sixth and Seventh Aves (212-478-3092)

Journelle
Slip into this charming boutique for a well-curated collection of high-end underthings. In the warm, wood-bedecked digs, well-constructed everyday bras ($38–$76) from Wacoal and Le Mystère are neatly arranged by style and occasion on gleaming white chests, while more frilly numbers from the likes of Elle Macpherson, Huit and Pfiff line the walls. What’s more, you won’t have to suffer from the harsh fluorescent lighting and unflattering mirrors of most dressing rooms; Journelle’s roomy changing chamber features adjustable lighting and comfy seating for significant others. 3 E 17th St at Fifth Ave (212-255-7800)

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