Birdies

So I should start by saying I am really curvy. I’m not bragging, in fact it’s the bane of my existence. It dictates the clothing options I have. I haven’t worn jeans in over 10yrs because I can’t find any. 46 hip and a 33 waist/​32 inseam doesn’t exist! The combination of obnoxiously large and petite components make shopping not very fun. So I wear dresses and skirts in the 50 – 60’s style. I was recommended to try Birdies out by the gals over at Retro Vixen. I rushed over because the store was closing in 40 mins.
As soon as I walked in, the store reminded me of Oliveander’s in Harry Potter. Lovely chest of drawers and cubby holes with bras and panties everywhere. It’s extremely charming. Anyway I had the intention of asking for a high impact sports bra but I didn’t make it that far. Besides I knew as soon I walked in, sports bra don’t exist here. There were two lovely women behind the counter and customer with her husband being serviced and the most charming little dog running in and out of the dressing rooms. Did I mention this place was charming?
Well after we each said hellos, there was a woman and her name escapes me, (short reddish brown hair, ballerina figure, warm eyes.) she looks at me and exclaims 32 G! Excuse me? I have never knew what my bra size was, let alone so big. I typically wear sports bras and sleeping bras because bras are just so uncomfortable. Next thing I knew I was in a dressing room with 3 different lace bras! Seriously who knew there was such a thing as Turkish lace? Wait am trying out a see through dress (lingerie thingy?)
Then out come a swimsuit. She saw my tribal spine tattoo and found an ethnic print colorful bikini… I have never wore a bikini in my life. Both girls came in the fitting room and gave me so much love that it made me see my body in a different light. My portions are unusual but because my bra size and hip combo are rare and should be celebrated. I bought the suit! Yes, it was expensive but seriously your paying for the experience. Yes the product is amazing as well. I had no idea what my bra size was and it made me speechless. But I left feeling a little cheeky and more like a vixen which those feeling don’t come naturally to me. My only complaint is I wouldn’t have them to follow me around to keep me from chickening out.
I sent a picture to my fiancée and he says that I stumbled into finding my suit for my honeymoon! He loves it and he wants to be a part of the next visit. Thank you for selling more than pretty things. Thank you for being kind to me, and helping love me a little bit more.

I have always wanted the type of experience that Birdies provides! I wish I had started shopping here sooner! I’m not a mall lingerie store type of girl. When I walked into Birdies I was immediately relaxed and felt well cared for. Kelly helped me find exactly what I was looking for (sexy bra and panties set and a beautiful silk robe). She made me feel beautiful and grateful for my shape. Lots of choices for small chests and voluptuous hips (I’m 34B and solid size medium). The fitting rooms are amazing! This is lingerie that I will love wearing! I’m looking forward to my next visit.

My friends and I came in on first Friday because it seemed to be getting a lot of traffic so we figured we’d stop by. Most of the staff were friendly if not a bit pretentious. But then there was the woman with short curly brown hair, I don’t know her name. I was planning on coming back to get a bottle of their perfume but wanted to try on a few bras first, because they had my odd size (30e). The woman looked down her nose at me when I asked for my size and said «that depends are you actually shopping.» Once I finally got a few bras and tried them on, I wanted to show my friend I was with and get her opinion. Again we got screeched at by the unpleasant woman with short curly hair. I understand not wanting multiple customers in a changing room but I cannot understand not letting a friend of mine peek her head in. How else do I get someone’s opinion? Showing myself to the entire store? We will not be going back to such an unhelpful, pretentious store

I needed an unusual size, and was told they didn’t have any in store, then persuaded to try some on anyway. Nope, still not quite right. To boot, the woman handed me a bra that was obviously a much larger cup size than my tiny titties, which I can only assume is either incompetence or some sort of passive aggressive insult.
I’ve never had a bra I loved, so I resigned myself to another ill-​fitting but at least beautiful bra. If my bras is going to be ill-​fitting and uncomfortable, I may as well get one that doesn’t look like its from the juniors department (because it is from the juniors department.)
Because it was in a color I didn’t care for, I asked if they had one in black, which they did not. Just a «No, we don’t have that.» So I asked, do they offer them in black sometimes (thinking that bras typically have a black option)? «Yes they make them in black, but we don’t carry them.»
«Will you ever get them in black at some point, I really don’t care for this color, maybe I can come back and purchase?»
«They offer black, we only carry this color though.»
At that point, the attitude was so thick I decided not to waste any more time with someone so thoroughly unhelpful. I thought for sure that a specialty store would offer to order something in my size (I know they exist), or to order a color that is in production. Friend confirmed after leaving that the lady was being a b*, so that’s that I guess.

Birdies, where have you been all my life? As a small chested woman the thought of beautiful lingerie that fit and looked good on me has been a far and distant dream. I seriously should of gone here sooner… how have I not tried this place?! There is a reason so many recommend it. Danielle was top notch and made me feel so comfortable. She listened to my needs and brought me items at a perfect pace. I bought several pieces and I am already thinking about what I’ll buy next. Thank you Danielle!

I’m am woefully small chested, so finding suitable undergarments has always been a challenge. I even once had a «bra specialist» in LA ask me if I had ever tried «surgical bras» as in bras for people who’ve had a mastectomy and no longer have any breast tissue. Enter Birdies, with Danielle and Peregrine at my side, I couldn’t help but feel sexy. They piled on the undergarments and lingerie that worked best with my body and they were also able to find great things for my friend who was with me and very not small chested. Those ladies are passionate about what they do and can find the perfect peace for every body type.
The only issue is its nearly impossible to walk away without buying something. They are good at finding you great pieces and those piece are pricey. Worth it. But pricey. Be ready to spend a pretty penny.
They also have fun underwear for guys.
Oh and side note: even my real estate agent loves this place. If you are female and haven’t checked it out, you should.

My husband and I just left here (this is his wife writing this)… We had popped in earlier during a busy time and it was too packed to look, but decided to come back. When we did, the owner immediately acknowledged that we had been there earlier and was glad we stopped back (recommended so the can get the attention deserved).
The owner is nothing short of amazing. She gave great suggestions for me and continually brought stuff to try on. I’m a very shy person and I’ve never felt more at ease showing what worked and what didn’t. If something wasn’t great, she quickly moved on with a totally different style. I walked out with 2 new beautiful sets and couldn’t be happier… truly was ready to drop more because the quality is amazing and there were so many special pieces.
If you pop in while Beignet is there, you are in for a for a treat! He’s the cutest Chihuahua/​Pom/​mutt who is so sweet. Icing on the cake– their business card is hilarious!
We were visiting from Minneapolis to KCMO for our anniversary and are so glad we stopped in… Would not miss this place in future visits. Must see!

Birdies is the best lingerie store in Kansas City. Peregrine and Danielle, the owners, are the sweetest ladies ever. They stock beautiful pieces that are imported from all over the world. All of my favorite lingerie has been hand picked by the ladies at Birdies. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Went with my girlfriend, the staff was incredibly helpful, the selection was hot, and I felt at ease. What a great and sexy experience for the both of us.

I can’t say enough good things about my experience at Birdies. Peregrine spent an hour with me and helped me find the perfect bra and swimsuit!

I’m writing this review for my lady. She’s a terrible Unilocaler, but she wouldn’t stop telling me how great her experience here was.
We walked and were greeted by two awesome ladies. They immediately started going to work, finding things they’d think would look great on the girlfriend. She tried a few on, fell in love with one, and off we went! Le gf really liked the feel of the lingerie and how the ladies made her feel while trying them on. They really took pride in the quality of their products. She even got hooked up for checking in on Unilocal.
While I was waiting around, the shop keepers gave us suggestions on where to go around KC.
¹⁰⁄₁₀ would come back.

I believe this is the only store in the KC area to carry The Little Bra Company bras. I am fairly flat chested and have always, always, ALWAYS found bra shopping to be tedious and difficult. I usually come out of most undergarment stores with a lowered self esteem than coming in because nothing ever fits correctly! My friends surprised me with a giftcard for my birthday, so we all headed down to find something for me. The women there were so helpful and always happy to give you positive vibes. They had me try on padded bras, along with bralettes. Any embarrassment that you have about your body? Leave them at the door. I don’t think the ladies there would have cared if I walked around the store in the complete nude! Some of the bralettes were definitely see through, and the women here are like your bffs, so they insisted on seeing it on me and complimenting my ‘cupcakes’ – which, by the way, I loved. because I had always called them mosquito bites prior to my visit. I’m looking forward to returning here soon. I’m going to request that any wedding night undergarments be purchased here, I have confidence that I wouldn’t need to return anything now that I know my size, and know that my ‘cupcakes’ will fit.

This is one of the first things I discovered in the Crossroads. I can’t even remember how I heard about Birdies, but I have been shopping here for special occasions and gifts for 4 years. If you have a bride, girlfriend, or any special lady that you need to find a gift for try out Birdies. The selection is amazing! They have unique beautiful pieces of lingerie, so don’t expect to find your 5 for $ 25 deal. Don’t get me wrong, they have a wide variety in different price ranges.
The staff is super! I wasn’t too keen on someone looking at me after trying on my lingerie, but they really do have good advice and give you suggestions on what might flatter.
Just wish I could afford to shop here more often… Maybe I’ll start saving for next year’s swimsuit now.

This has got to be one of the sweetest, most delightful shops around! I have been in to Birdies a few times over the last couple of years, and each time, Danielle and Peregrine have been gracious, warm, welcoming, and the best hostesses to a panty party any gal cod ever hope to have! I feel pampered, appreciated, and excited to see goody after delectable goody that they pull out one after another. This seriously has to be how Charlie felt when walking into that chocolate factory. I squeal, I gush, I coo, I think I might have clapped my hands. I have never felt pressured, ever, and I also never feel like I have to figure things out by myself.
I recently emailed Danielle with a request for assistance while still out of the state for a sort of clandestine purchase for a special bride to be, and Danielle was not only immediately and enthusiastically responsive to my request, her ability to accommodate changes in my schedule and original plans, find the perfect piece (in fact, the first option she showed me I loved for the option for the gift and I took it — their attention to detail and to listen to what their clients describe is en pointe), AND… Danielle’s follow through was impressive and professional. She actually followed up with me the morning I to which I changed my appointment to confirm if I still was coming in, and she was ready for me, exactly as we planned through the emails. The purchase was flawless, and the bride, who was right next to me through the entire transaction and conversation, was never wiser. Thank you, so much, Danielle, with your help in me getting the perfect teeny bridal gift!
This example is one of a few of wonderful experiences I had at Birdies. It’s probably a good thing I live in Phoenix, for I would surely ruin my budget if I lived in closer proximity! Whether treating yourself, finding sweet nothings for your sweet heart, or seeking the perfect sassy shower gift, or any occasion in which macaron-​tinged lacey delights are appropriate, seek out this gemstone of a boutique!!!

I read ALL of the Unilocal reviews before booking a trip for my wife and I in KC over Memorial Day weekend. Our trip was a romantic get away just for the weekend while the kids stayed with the inlaws. I wanted to treat my wife to something new and she (we) were NOT disappointed.
We didn’t have an appointment but were helped prompted and even had the place to ourselves for two hours. I saw «ourselves» however, my wife was on the receiving end of 99% of the attention. She had never been to anything fancier than Victoria’s Secret so the initial «hands on» approach took about 10 minutes to get used to. The other 1hr and 50 minutes were a lot of fun. She tried on everything from functional to fun, to swimsuits and even an incredible silk swimsuit cover up.
The ladies there made my wife feel like a queen! And yes, somethings are expensive there, a $ 180 bra for example (which was paired with equally expensive panties — which she bought the set of) HOWEVER, she also bought a pair of panties for cheap along with a $ 38 bra. We left with just under $ 500 of items.
My wife has mentioned several times since then that everything she bought there is so incredibly comfortable and wearable, even the super expensive bra and pantie set, but that’s usually saved for a special occasion :)
Ladies, go here, I think you’ll like the pampering and the selection they have that actually fits your body.
Gents, treat your lady (or ladies), go here, go quickly, you won’t be disappointed in what she picks out!
I waited too long to write this and can’t remember the owners name who helped us, but she was great, even recommended we try the Rieger Hotel & Exchange for dinner. We typically stay on the Plaza but wanted to have a different experience this time. The Rieger is not a hotel :) its a fabulous destination of fresh ingredients, local produce and meat. It was wonderful!
Thanks again Birdies, we’ll be back!

I only came here on a whim. my car was getting fixed at a nearby autoshop so I thought I’d take a little stroll around the area to kill some time. I came across this cute little boutique and well, that’s where the excitement fizzled. The lingerie they had there was cute, but expeensive. They also had a cute selection of swimwear.
I wasn’t planning on trying anything on, but the sales gals insisted i should. OK, fine. So, they had me try a few different swimsuits, I was sold on one, but not by the price. $ 180? goodness.
I kept telling them that that even though I could afford it, I just can’t allow myself to spend that much money on a dinky little swimsuit. WELL, the associates did this reverse psychology method on me, «ohh that’s fine that you don’t want it, even though it looks amazing on you… blah blah» REALLY?
That put me in a real uncomfortable position. so i said to myself, F it, i’ll buy the d*amn swimsuit but I will never come back here again.
I did NOT like that the sales ladies were at my throat to try and buy something. I felt so pressured and I’m never usually sucked into pressure.
Anyways, this place ruined my entire shopping experience, and honestly I’m still traumatized by it.

I have been wanting to find some place that would truly help me find the right size bra. After a bunch of research, I decided to stop into Birdies. I have hated bra shopping all of my life and have never found one that fits well and is comfortable. All I can say is this has been the best bra shopping experience EVER!
Chelsea introduced herself and immediately made me feel comfortable. She effortlessly provided me with several choices in the proper size. She was super attentive and assisted me with straps and verifying the size was correct. She was also very complimentary and provided me with some items that I wouldn’t normally have chosen.
After I settled on 3 bras, Chelsea turned my attention to the selection of panties available. I was introduced to a pair of Mary Green silk panties which Chelsea referred to as their ‘gateway panty’. Gateway indeed! They are delicate and luxurious and I will be purchasing several more.
Know walking in that you are going to spend some money on these fine wares and they are 100% worth every penny!

When I travel, this is the kind of boutique I hope to discover. It is amazing that this place is in my own home town!
Many people think of Birdies as a lingerie store, but it is so much more than lingerie. Swimwear, cover up’s, loungewear, jewelry, accessories, gloves, stockings, corsets, body jewelry, socks, clutches… and a couple low key «battery operated» devices.
Local celebrity and national artist, Peregrine Honig and her business savvy sidekick Danielle Meister are the perfect team. This place is both quirky and sexy. I can’t think of what to compare it to– and that’s just the point.
Hit it up at the right time of day and you will enjoy the company of Bignet, the Birdies mascot doggie. The doggie that makes me want a doggie.

I can understand why a lot of people like this place… but it’s just not for me. I didn’t have much time and just wanted to come in and see what all the fuss was about. I’ve never been a «try it on» kind of person, but the saleslady begged me to try on one thing. After a lot of no’s, I gave in and said I would try on one. However, once I got into the dressing room, I got handed item after item. I got told «Don’t put on your clothes» and she acted hurt I had to go. I’m not a fan of pressure shopping and that was an experience I don’t ever want to have again.

Just for the record, I am a warm blooded heterosexual woman, but there are times when I see a woman wear something that totally rocks, and I think… WOW, I want to look like that. «I want to be THAT girl»!
Now, thanks to Birdies, we can all «Be that girl!». Not just the sweet lil’ things that need to eat a ham sandwich… even those of us, who have eaten a few. They have an entire store full of lingerie that is unique, luxurious, and will make any body feel sexy, slinky, seductive, or even demure. So whatever adjective you embrace… just decide right now to be «that girl»
Also for the record, neither am I another 20 – 30 something. I’m slightly more challenging, but with equally fabulous results. Trust me, you are never too old to be delicious! So… Treat yourself right.
Do prepare yourself for the experience… this is not the usual «May I help you?» or «let me know if you need anything». This is hands on assistance. They will ask questions about your tastes. The better you are able to articulate what you like, the better they will be able to delve into their treasure trove and pull out something magical or perhaps mindset altering. Do indulge in the attention… this is a service freely rendered.
Now, after my very productive trip to Birdies, I’m that girl, and I’ll be strutting my stuff out to dinner tonight with the man. Which by the way, didn’t take much effort after he saw the outfit, ‘cuz he wants to be «that guy» who gets to be seen in public with «that girl!».