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la senza has gone - now what?!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Hello all,

As you can probably tell from my pics I'm like a lot of us women in the UK who practically live in La Senza lingerie.

With the store going bust, what are we to do now for sexy but affordable lingerie?

Ann Summers stuff just seems to be cheaply made and tarty.

I'm after the practical hardwearing but really sexy lingerie.

Where are you shopping now??

Ems.x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

'Agent Provocateur' on line shop, beautiful things on there but expensive, great for the occassional treat though

For cheaper, 'Pandoras Choice'

Just mooch about on-line, there are endless sellers out there.

Happy Shopping x

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By *oantrimcpl2010Couple
over a year ago

Lisburn

You can still order from la senza online xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

60 of the la senza stores are to be saved. Alshaya an Arab retail group bought the company.

They own stakes in other British retailers including Next, Debenhams and Mothercare.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you got any vouchers for them as a Christmas gift, don't hold your breath hoping to be able to use them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"You can still order from la senza online xx"
web site was also closed only orders that have already been packed will be sent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hmmmm, not good for those of us with larger busts. Lasenza was perfect and affordable. Now Debenhams seems the next best choice, only most of the bigger busted stuff isn't nice and sexy...but frumpy.

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By *oantrimcpl2010Couple
over a year ago

Lisburn


"You can still order from la senza online xx web site was also closed only orders that have already been packed will be sent"

damnation

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By *over-manMan
over a year ago

motherwell

the glasgow one is still open

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By *elsh_lass74Woman
over a year ago

South Wales

M&S do a good range, even up to a G and H cup size.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

hi

our branch in crawley has been on of the few which has been bought over.it was in this weeks local paper.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"hi

our branch in crawley has been on of the few which has been bought over.it was in this weeks local paper."

.... has your branch stopped accepting the gift vouchers too? x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure exactly where La Senza went wrong, but last time we went in they had more snuggly pyjamas and kids stuff than lingerie, made us turn on our heels and walk out?

Just a thought

Viv x

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By *aceytopWoman
over a year ago

from a town near you

white rose centre in Leeds is still open bought some very nice stockings there on Tues

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

I am sure the larger shops in larger cities such as London,B'ham and so forth will stay open. I have never really brought anything from la senza if I am honest with you...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you got any vouchers for them as a Christmas gift, don't hold your breath hoping to be able to use them. "

Thats why we never buy gift vouchers for anyone.

Because if the store goes under, you cant use them and they are worthless.

Yes, real shame about lasenza

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am sure the larger shops in larger cities such as London,B'ham and so forth will stay open. I have never really brought anything from la senza if I am honest with you... "

Swimwear from them is usually quite good as bikini's tops can be bought in bra size and the bottoms in different sizes and styles.

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By *edhotminxWoman
over a year ago

Turn left at the Singing Ringing Tree

I find that most stores lingerie is fairly boring and the bra parts full of padding. I really don't need any more help in that department. Usually I buy something I like and then take a pair of scissors to it to remove the padding.

Just bought myself a DVD showing how to make corsets. It has 20 different styles of corset patterns to choose from, so am looking forward to giving it a go.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you liked La Senza, but can't afford Agent Provocateur, try Figleaves.com xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just a suggestion but have bought some great stuff from love honey great sale on at the mo

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By *oddyWoman
over a year ago

between havant and chichester

was told the origanal la senza stores will stay open just closing the ones they took over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hmmmm, not good for those of us with larger busts. Lasenza was perfect and affordable. Now Debenhams seems the next best choice, only most of the bigger busted stuff isn't nice and sexy...but frumpy. "

Check out Bravissimo for larger size's

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Think of all the people that will loose their jobs, first peacocks now la senza... The one shop that I do think will never go bust is primark...

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

The funny thing is i only just started to be able to get my fat arse into la senza clothes lol. There are lots of places that do do some nice lingerie, but i guess it depends on what you wear, i like my babydolls and chemise, ive seen some nice ones in places i wouldnt have thought to look. Next had some nice ones online. The joys of the internet is being able to shop around.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Tell you what my bloody problem is at the moment. FAT BACK SYNDROME. Im a size 16 in babydolls and knickers ect, but still 42d in bras. If i want a pretty bra and knicker set i cant get the normal ones to fit me because majority of the bras only go up to 38in.

Its strange cause normal size 16 tops fit perfectly sometimes a bit big. It literally just seems to be the bra bit of my back thats still 42 in

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By *empting Devil.Woman
over a year ago

Sheffield


"Tell you what my bloody problem is at the moment. FAT BACK SYNDROME. Im a size 16 in babydolls and knickers ect, but still 42d in bras. If i want a pretty bra and knicker set i cant get the normal ones to fit me because majority of the bras only go up to 38in.

Its strange cause normal size 16 tops fit perfectly sometimes a bit big. It literally just seems to be the bra bit of my back thats still 42 in"

I have a similar issue from the other side. I'm a 34 ee and hardly anyone stocks my size in the pretty and sexy stuff. Bravissimo are good and recently discovered a store called (I think) boux.

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By *emima_puddlefuckCouple
over a year ago

hexham

sadie the bra lady

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Beux Avenue has been set up by Theo Paphitis the origional owner of La Senza. Poached half the old La Senza staff when he set it up a while back. Stock is remarkably like the origional La Senza! They have one at Bluewater for those that go there... X

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By *evilwolfCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire


"I find that most stores lingerie is fairly boring and the bra parts full of padding. I really don't need any more help in that department. Usually I buy something I like and then take a pair of scissors to it to remove the padding.

Just bought myself a DVD showing how to make corsets. It has 20 different styles of corset patterns to choose from, so am looking forward to giving it a go.

"

Any chance of a link to where you got the DVD from please

Devil

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just raid a neighbours washing line... like I did.....

But dont get caught wearing them....like I did

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

Figleaf......

What Katie Did....

or if you are really adventurous....

Westward Bound.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aww, La Senza had pretty stuff. Sadly the back size never went up high enough for me, even though the cup did.

I get mine from George (shush!!). They've started getting really nice and pretty sets in. Plus, matching frilly knickers!

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By *ath-N-DelCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow area

So many places to buy from now...

Just sad to see another one bite the dust though....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Beux Avenue has been set up by Theo Paphitis the origional owner of La Senza. Poached half the old La Senza staff when he set it up a while back. Stock is remarkably like the origional La Senza! They have one at Bluewater for those that go there... X"
had a look at there online shopping site, not very interesting i thought

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By *ytraCouple
over a year ago

Wrexham

This is a list of the stores that are supposed to be closing:

Andover Boutique Store

Aylesbury

Ballymena

Banbury Boutique Store

Barnet Boutique Store

Barnstaple

Bath

Belfast Castlecourt

Belfast Victoria Sq

Bexleyheath Boutique Store

Blackpool

Bolton

Bournemouth

Bridgend Boutique Store

Broadmead Bristol

Bury

Camberley Boutique Store

Cambridge

Castleford Clearance

Cheltenham Boutique Store

Cheshire Oaks Clearance

Chichester Boutique Store

Chippenham Boutique Store

Cirencester Boutique Store

Clacton Boutique Store

East Kilbride

Eastbourne Boutique Store

Edinburgh Gyle (Edin)

Evesham Boutique Store

Exeter

Fareham Boutique Store

Farnham Boutique Store

Fleet Boutique Store

Grafton Street

Harrogate

Harrow

Haywards Heath Boutique Store

Hemel Hempstead

Hereford Boutique Store

High Street Kensington

Hitchin Boutique Store

Hove Boutique Store

Inverness

Leamington Spa

Letchworth Boutique Store

Liffey Valley

Londonderry (Foyleside)

Lymington Boutique Store

Mahon Point

Newcastle

Ocean Terminal (Edin)

Old Broad Street

Pavillions Birmingham (Sale store)

Poole Boutique Store

Preston Boutique Store

Rugby Boutique Store

Rustington Boutique Store

Salisbury

Shrewsbury

Skegness Boutique Store

St Albans Boutique Store

St Pancras

Staines

Stirling

Stockport Boutique Store

Street (Clearance)

Sutton Coldfield

Swansea

Swindon

Wakefield (R)

Walsall Boutique Store

Warrington

Waterlooville Boutique Store

Weymouth Boutique Store

It is little known but LaSenza first announced the administration back in Aug but didn't publicly announce it until Dec. There is a shop called Aislings that has larger back and cup bra's, not sure what they have online but they will order in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thought La Senza was owned by Theo Profiterole? Isn't he minted?

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

what about bravissimo for larger sizes

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"Thought La Senza was owned by Theo Profiterole? Isn't he minted? "

bought it in the 90's and sold it on to an equity company in 06 for 100 million...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have never bought anything from La Senza as I find it quite flimsy, but very pretty, but I prefer more firmer garments.

I don't buy underwear from one particular place but my fave is buying items from old lady underwear shops. I like brands like Playtex and Doreen, very structured and I like old fashioned corsetry, it suits my figure rather than tiny little gstrings (which I obviously can't wear)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Boux Ave looks good but wow, they need some larger busted models! lol...

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