Under Wraps
A private place to buy luxe lingerie
Photo: Susan Ogan
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ictoria’s isn’t actually so Secret. But tucked away on Beacon Hill is a truly private upscale intimates shop. French Dressing sells lingerie brands including Hanky Panky, Huit, and Cosabella at a discreet location away from the bustle of the nearby shopping streets, with private dressing rooms and attentive personal service. In addition to essential underwear items for women, French Dressing also offers sundresses, nighttime garments, and socks, and can order almost anything. Canal
Shhh who knew
Boston cyclists, known at the time as "bicycle jockeys," who rode over the city's bumpy cobblestone streets, inspired the invention (and the name) of the jockstrap, originally called the Bike Jockey Strap, in 1897.
49 River St.
Beacon Hill
Boston,
MA,
02108
617.723.4968
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Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
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