Seahorse Shopping Guide - Lingerie and Breast-forms

Jan's Shopping Guide is a compilation of recommended tranny-friendly shopping places, mainly in Sydney. The list comes from various sources such as TrannyRadio, The Good TrannyGuide, but in particular from Jan's personal experiences. Additional comments and recommendations have been added by Christine.

Other sections:

  1. Fashion
  2. Shoes and Wigs
  3. Venues
  4. Other Services, such as make-overs, bookshops, etc.

Where possible, email and web links, and a contact person have been added.

Lingerie

Wearing lovely women's underwear is one of the great joys of crossdressing. Here are some friendly places to make your purchases.

A Touch of Glamour

359 Parramatta Road, Leichhardt NSW 2040
(02) 9550 9654
glamfo@glamourworld.net
www.glamourworld.com.au
Contact: Kaye Stevens

Comments:
"This shop caters for TV and TS clients. They have a wide range of lingerie, hosiery, shoes, boots, makeup and accessories. They manufacture their own line of clothes and lingerie as well as carrying regular labels like Elle MacPherson, Simone Perele, Lotus, etc. Larger sizes are a speciality. They also stock a wide range of leather, vinyl and latex outfits, maid and nurses uniforms and other accessories for those into BDSM. They have a catalogue /mail-order facility available. Service is personal and supportive of all gender persuasions." - Jan.

"I bought a crossdresser's corset there. The service by Kaye was discrete and very helpful" - Christine.

Bras 'n Things (BnT)

Direct Factory Outlets (DFO), Homebush Bay Drive and Underwood Road, Homebush 2140
(02) 9746 6099
mailorder@brasnthings.com.au
www.brasnthings.com.au/
Contact: Suzie

Comments:
"If you are needing a bra, baby doll or that lingerie outfit don't hesitate to pop out to the BnT store in the DFO centre at Homebush. I have now shopped there a few times and the staff are so friendly. Ask for Suzie, I think she could be one of the store managers or a senior salesperson. She is in her twenties but is wonderful with advice and help. She has helped cross dressers before and understands our needs and the situation." - Jan.

De Bras

Shop 1 & 2, 41 Dunmore Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145
(02) 9896 8134
info@debras.com.au
www.debras.com.au/
Contact: Debra or Kim

Comments:
"Went to De Bras the other day and the service continues to be fantastic. They are very helpful and make sure you are happy with your purchase. They have a great range of lingerie and if they don't have your size they will get it in for you. They certainly cater for all sizes, large or small. Highly recommended!" Extract from Trannyradio.

Simone Perele

Shop 14, Direct Factory Outlets
Cnr Homebush Bay Drive & Underwood Rd,
Homebush
Web site
(02) 8756 5254
Contact: Denise

Comments:
"Simone Perelle is top brand lingerie and more expensive than the usual brands but wonderful to wear. I like their motto " With a Simone Perelle Bra you will live your beauty for we always respect your femininity". They have some good specials on most of the time so with some smart shopping some lovely lingerie can be purchased at a reasonable price. Once you enter the store you can't resist buying something - Oh, the goodies are so lovely". (Extract from Trannyradio).

"Note: Denise hosted a classic lingerie evening for Seahorse girls last September'06, champagne, personal fittings, fun, laughter. Simone Perele were also a sponsor of the 2006 Seahorse Ball." - Jan.

Breast Forms

Silicone breast forms are one of the greatest inventions ever. They feel like the real thing and a must for the serious crossdresser.

The Breast Form Store

PO Box 236 Swansea NSW 2281
(02) 49720347
info@thebreastformstore.com.au
www.thebreastformstore.com.au/
Contact: Tanya and David

Comments:
"A service dedicated to the needs of the Transgender and Cross Dressing community. Exceptional level of caring, personal service includes a Certified Breast Form Fitter to answer Email or phone questions. Supply breast forms, adhesives, nipples and gaffs. Own brand of attachable breast forms made for cross-dressers! Gold Seal Breast Forms are available exclusively at The Breastform Store." (From their website) "Tanya and David are great. They are very welcoming and helpful. Expect to end up staying for an hour or so for a chat and coffee while you are there. They also have a large range of Henry Margu wigs, lingerie and body-shaping goods. Much more than just a breast form shop." - Christine.

You Really Are Beautiful

1/106 Elder Street, Lambton, NSW 2299
(02) 4950 9183
Contact: Penny Dudding

Comments:
"I met Penny when she came to a Seahorse meeting mid 2006. She runs a breast prothesis store in Newcastle and also caters for cross-dressers. She had a range of breast forms as well as bras and other lingerie on display at the meeting. She provides a specialised fitting service so the forms and the bra (and you) all go well together. This was all amazing and new to me at the time so I really appreciated Penny's help in getting me "fitted" with forms and a good bra!" - Jan

"I also bought my first set of breast forms there and would agree with Jan's comments." - Christine.

Next Section: Shoes and Wigs

Outreach and Education in Country Areas

Outreach is a new education program, started in 2007, to allow cross dressers from country areas, their partners or wives, counsellors, health workers and other interested parties to meet and discuss relevant issues.

The last seminar was held in Dubbo in March 2008. Read here for details


Joining the Seahorse Society

If you are a crossdresser residing in NSW and would like to have contact with other crossdressers, then you may wish to consider joining the Seahorse Society.

We have regular monthly meetings, occasional restaurant nights and the famous Seahorse Ball once a year. More importantly, we offer support and guidance for fellow crossdressers and their partners and families.

For more information, Click here


Next Seahorse Meetings

23rd January 2009: Committee Meeting.
30th January 2009: Social Meeting (the annual Australia Day Sausage Sizzle


The Breast Form Store

For all your feminine needs and requirements, from breast forms, underwear, body shaping, cosmetics, hair removal, wigs and accessories, and all other cross dressing supplies, contact:
www.thebreastformstore.com.au


Partners & Family Support Program.

We offer a contact phone specifically for for wives/partners and families of members of the Society. This phone is operated by the wives and partners of crossdressers.

These ladies have volunteered to try and help other wives, partners and family members to understand crossdressing.

To contact them, please phone:
0404 356 747.

This website was designed by and is maintained by Christine Parker (Member 704)