Philadelphia - June 30, 2009

Under Cover Lovers

Notari Lingerie Debuts

You know how it goes: You’re sporting either some uncomfortable mesh lace skankiness or busted-up Hanes Her Way.

In the war between you and your underwear, no one’s a winner.

Except perhaps Glassboro-based designer Michele Notarianni’s debut collection of custom underthings, Notari.

The Moore student designs feminine unmentionables that fit you to a tee. They’re all made to order: E-mail her and she’ll send you a form showing you where to measure. Then she constructs every piece from hand-dyed silk charmeuse. The results are sexy without a hint of strumpet.

We’re partial to the onesie with a low V-neck. Bras and panties are based on vintage designs and have subtle stretch. Short kimono robes with hand-painted gold details are simply perfect. As for colors, they’re unabashedly bright and happy: sunny yellows, chartreuse, peony pink.

And pretty enough to come out on top.

Available at Behind Closed Doors, 752 South Fourth Street (215-238-9055 or behindcloseddoorsinteriors.com); by e-mail order (notari.lingerie@gmail.com).

Photo: Jennifer Kupstow / Courtesy of Notari Lingerie