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Review: Bow Mesh Corset

I requested one of the new corsets by Coquette from EdenFantasys for my latest review. I purchased a similar corset right before Christmas and I loved it, so I was pretty sure I would like this one too. I was right.

The Bow Mesh Corset by Coquette is gorgeous. It’s red with lots of pretty black details. The boning is black. There are little black bows randomly scattered all over the place. There’s a lot of thick, ruffling around the bottom of the corset and along the cups. Plus there are 3 larger black, satin bows. One of them is centered between the breasts and then there are two at the bottom over where the garter straps hook on. All of these ribbons and ruffles might be overwhelming or unappealing to some, but it suits me just fine. I love the really feminine look of this piece.

The Bow Mesh Corset is very well made. It’s on the higher end of the spectrum for plastic boned corsets. The plastic boning isn’t as supportive as a metal boned corset is, but it’s flattering to most body shapes. The cups are not very supportive, which was a common complaint about the Polka-Dot Mesh Corset by many. I had the same issue with that corset, but this one seems to have larger cups so it doesn’t make it look like you’re crushing them with your breasts.

The sizing seems to run a bit on the large side, which would be great if this didn’t have hook and eye closures. It would be a bit more customizable if there was a traditional ribbon closure. With the bra style closure you’ll have to be more attentive to the sizing. I wear a 42DD bra and a 16/18 shirt. I picked the 1X/2X size and it’s a bit looser than I would like, but it gets the job done regardless. I feel like if it was just a little tighter, or even if they added one or two more sets of hooks (it’s got two sets about 1/4″ apart) that it would be perfect. The way it is now it just doesn’t quite have enough shaping.

Ruffling along the bottom

The length is perfect for me. I have a long torso and find myself complaining a lot about t-shirts being too short. I’ve also got the dreaded mom pooch and stretch marks. You know, the one where you’ve got this extra skin left over from pregnancy? The length of this and the ruffling along the bottom really help camouflage this area. It’s the only place on my body that I’m terribly self conscious about, and I know that a lot of women are concerned about their bellies too. This corset is flattering and should boost the confidence of any woman. If you’ve got the same sort of body issues that I have and you’re looking for a corset, this style by Coquette is the one I would recommend. Hands down.

Measurements
Bust: 39″ (laid flat and unhooked) stretches to about 44″
Length: The hooks and eyes are 13″ long, with the extra ruffles it’s about 16″ long. From the top of the cup to the bottom in front is 18″ long.

Even with the measurements, it’s very forgiving. I would say that it would fit someone who wears a 46/48 bra size easily and comfortably. I wear a 42 and it’s fairly loose on me.

The Bow Mesh Corset is made of mesh and satin. It’s delicate, like most lingerie, so you’ll want to hand wash it or wash it on the delicate cycle. I would recommend draping it over a shower rod or lying it flat to dry. The plastic boning will conform to your shape after enough wear, and the dryer, even on low, may warp the plastic rods. It comes with 4 garter straps that attach to via these little rubber and metal clips. I’d remove the garter straps when washing and hand wash them separately, just to keep the metal bits from rusting. Also, the hooks and eyes are coated with a black paint that will scrape off with enough fastening. I don’t think that it will take away anything from the aesthetics of the piece, but machine washing may quicken the wearing off of that paint. Store it in a drawer, loosely, to avoid flattening the ruffling and the bows. They’re not very pretty when they’re squished. Other than that, just enjoy how great this corset will make you look!

Why don’t you head over to EdenFantasys check it out? If it’s not quite your style they’ve got a great selection of lingerie to choose from.
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Review: FBI Costume by Leg Avenue

Since my husband was so receptive to my most recent costume purchase, I couldn’t resist this sexy little number while it was on sale at Eden Fantasys. It didn’t come in a 1X/2X but I figured with my recent weight loss I’d be alright. I added it to my order with a few other things and crossed my fingers.

There are three pieces to the FBI Costume. A hat, a belt and the ‘romper’.

The hat: It’s basically a black baseball/trucker style hat with the letters “FBI” embroidered onto the front. There isn’t anything particularly fascinating about it. It’s actually pretty cheap looking, but it’s effective in getting the costume across. The back of the cap has velcro to help adjust it to fit the size of your head. You could easily wear your hair down or up in a pony tail through the hole, depending on your preference. I am assuming it’s made from polyester because the packaging says “100% polyester”, though there is no tag on the cap anywhere.

The belt:  It’s approximately 41″ long total, but measuring from the belt holes to the buckle I would guess it would fit waist sizes ranging from 31″ – 37″ around. There are seven sets of metal belt holes, each of them about an inch apart. You might be able to squeeze into it comfortably if your waist is a little bigger, but it’s not very forgiving. I’m not sure what the belt is made of, but it smells like the costumey kind of belts you can get inexpensively at most women’s clothing stores. It’s probably some sort of synthetic leather. There is a plastic bag taped around the belt buckle with one of those little silica packets inside. I’m assuming that’s to keep the metal from tarnishing.

The ‘romper’: Ugh. I hate that word. Rompers are what babies wear around the house and I am so -over- the baby days. The tag says it’s 100% polyester. The majority of this part of the outfit seems to poorly mimic microfiber. It’s comfortable, it’s just not quite as soft and comfortable as microfiber. It’s fairly stretchy and form fitting. It’s suppose to fit a lot like those one-piece short outfits you saw all over skating rink movies from the 70′s. Long sleeved, shorts where your butt peeks out of the bottom, plunging v-neck. It’s accented with this strange, shiny material and silver plastic buttons. The collar, cuffs of the sleeves and several pockets around the outfit are made of this material. On the back the letters “FBI” are sewn on, letterman jacket style, though a very cheap imitation of it.

It’s cute and it serves it’s purpose, but the material just leaves a little to be desired.

So far as the fit goes it runs a little on the small side.

Measurements(when laid flat):
Bust: 21″ (26″ stretched and 42/52″ around)
Waist: 17″ (21″ stretched and 34/42″ around)
Hips: 22″ (27″ stretched and 44/54″ around)
Shoulder to thigh length: 28″
Zipper to crotch length: 20″

I tried it on and it fit comfortably, but unfortunately it was too short from the crotch to the chest. Instead of giving a sexy peek at my cleavage, it plunged awkwardly to the middle of my torso. It was very unflattering and would probably look that way on most women with a longer torso.

According to the tag and the packaging you should hand wash the outfit separately and allow it to drip dry. While the seaming looks sturdy enough, the material will probably shrink and lose it’s shape if you used your washer and dryer on it.

Overall, I wasn’t very impressed with the costume on the whole or the sizing. Had it not been on sale I’d have been a little upset at paying so much for it. Even on sale it was a bit pricey for the quality of the product. Eden Fantasys does have some better quality, sexier and more reasonably priced costumes for sale though. Why don’t you go and check them out?

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HNT: Dress-up

I chose this picture because I have literally been busting my ass lately with exercise. Unlike previous pictures, I didn’t have to photoshop my legs to look smoother. I’m pretty proud of this fact.This is the new maid costume we got from Eden Fantasys and I’ll be posting the review for it in a day or two.

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HNT #3

Chad was taking some pictures for my review of the “Office Tramp” lingerie set the other day and he snapped this one. He was trying to make me laugh because he said he could still see my mouth and I looked angry. He loves it. I thought I would share it. Enjoy. =)

Review: "Office Tramp" Lingerie by Dreamgirl

My first product to review for Naughty and Discreet is the “Office Tramp” Lingerie set by Dreamgirl. It arrived at my house in a plain envelope so the UPS man was none the wiser about the contents of my package. I waved at him as he left, and rushed into my bedroom to open it. The box the set came in could be wrapped or tucked into a gift bag to surprise that special someone.

This is a four piece set that includes a matching skirt, camisole, thong and neck tie. The skirt, camisole and thong are a chiffon blended from 95% polyester and 5% spandex, while the neck tie is 100% polyester. The material is very soft and comfortable with no itchy seaming, as some inexpensive lingerie tends to have. The garment is sewn very well, No stray threads peeking out from anywhere. Plenty of reinforced seaming and hemming. The sheer white material is gathered a bit to create a nice flattering ruffle over the bust and butt. There are even little strings sewn into the waistband like most skirts have for hanging it up.

The pinstripe pattern holds it’s shape and doesn’t distort when stretched as far as the material will allow, which is a considerable amount. A lot of times stripes are not flattering on women when they’re stretched and warped, but you won’t need to worry about that with this set.

Now, onto the sizing. Unfortunately this cute set only comes in two sizes. One size fits most, and Queen. I obviously ordered the Queen which should fit anyone between 165lbs-275lbs (75kg-115kg). To give you an idea of the weight range, Tyra Banks says she weighs 165lbs so she would need to wear the Queen size. The model in the picture is likely around that weight as well judging from how the set fit my body. We’ll start at the top and work our way down.

The neck tie looks like the collar of a white dress shirt with a mini version of a black tie. It ‘s approximately 18″ across when laid flat. It fastens together with velcro, which is about an inch wide on each end. If your neck is any larger around that about 16″ you probably won’t be able to wear this part of the costume. The male (rough) side of the velcro is facing out so if you wanted to try to loosen it a little the female (soft) part is what would be against your neck. The entire collar is very soft and comfortable, reminding me of an expensive dress shirt. Both the collar and tie are sewn with two layers of the fabric. It could probably be worn with a variety of sexy costumes and outfits. I think it would be pretty sexy with a pair of black beaded nipple clamps, your choice of sexy black panties and thigh highs.

The camisole is made of the 95% polyester, 5% spandex blend. The pinstripe pattern goes all the way around and is accentuated by three white plastic buttons down the front, and cut similarly to an underbust vest and peasant top. The white sheer bust is gathered and should accomodate larger breasted women. I wear a 40DDD, and it’s not tight on me. The material is not very supportive, so if you’re self concious about sagging or droopy breasts you may prefer a different style lingerie. The bottom of the cami should hit at your natural waistline and expose your midriff. Having had four children and some laproscopic surgeries, I’m aware that this could be a cause for concern for some women too. If you’re more modest and prefer tummy coverage and breast support, it would be possible to wear a solid colored corset or waist cincher underneath this. Laid flat the top measures approximately 19″ across the bust (38″ around) and when completely stretched it’s 30″ across (60″ around). The waist measures 17″ across (34″ around) and 26″ completely stretched out (52″ around).

The skirt is made of the same 95% polyester, 5% spandex blend as the cami. The front is a pinstripe mini-skirt with a 6″ slit up one thigh, accentuated by 3 white plastic buttons, just like the ones on the cami. The back has 3 layers of gathered sheer white material, tiered so that they overlap each other, similar to a petticoat. There is also about an inch of the white material sewn around the bottom of the skirt as an accent. Each hip seam has 5″ silk ribbon sewn into it for hanging. Laid flat the skirt measures 17″ across (34″around) and 27″ when completely stretched out (54″ around). Including the ruffle along the bottom, the front of the skirt is about 13″ long. The back measures about 11″ in length. The ruffling and layering is designed to show off your butt.

Lastly, the thong is made from the same material as the skirt and cami.  It’s pinstriped to match the rest of the set as well. It measures 9″ from the top to the crotch. Laid flat it’s 15″ across (30″ around) and can be stretched to about 27″ or 28″ (54″-56″ around). This is actually the only part of the set that I don’t really like, but I believe it’s more a matter of preference. It’s crafted as well as the rest of the outfit, but I dislike a lot of thongs because of my stomach. The solid part of the front of the thong is about 5 inches across and tapers into the crotch, with string sides. I prefer a little more coverage on the front. Since I’ve had kids my stomach has a bit of overhang and I either wind up tucking the thong underneath it, or wearing it higher and having it show on either side of the solid material. I personally don’t think this is attractive and would prefer lingerie manufacturers make thongs that camoflauge the lower abdomen. I have seen their plus size models with similar tummies shown under the thong, so I guess that’s the intended way for it to be worn. It does fit well and would accomodate a wide range of sizes.

I wear a size 20 jeans, 16/18 dress, and 16/18 top. This set fits me alright, though it does bunch up a bit around my curves instead of lying smoothly over them. This may bother some women. The straps on the cami are a little long. They probably should have made them adjustable like most bras and camisoles are, especially considering the wide range of sizes this outfit is meant to fit. Overall the construction of the garment is very well done. If it had a few minor tweaks and offered a wider variety of sizes it would be perfect.

You’ll want to hand wash this set in cold water and line dry it, as you do with most lingerie, to keep it in the best condition. Thank you so much Naughty and Discreet for sending me this set for review. My husband is very appreciative of you right now.

*This item was sent to me free of charge by Naughty and Discreet for my unbiased opinion.*

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