This bombshell was a bust
If you are a plus sized woman STAY CLEAR. Otherwise, a wonderfully colored piece that would look great on a smaller woman.Published: January 2, 2012
Pros:
beautiful colors
Cons:
does NOT run true to size
I was completely excited to get the chance to review the Bombshell Bustier and Thong. I mean look at it, it's gorgeous! I checked the size chart for Seven Til Midnight on their website and saw that the 3x-4x would be the best choice for my sizes which are as follows:
Bust: 45in (C cup)
Waist: 41 1/2in
Hips: 53 1/2
Seven Til Midnight claims their 3x-4x has the following measurements:
Bust: 48in-54in
Waist: 40in-48in
Hips: 50in-56in
As you can see, my measurements clearly fit in those parameters.
Normally, I am able to comfortably fit in a 1x-2x so this immediately told me their lingerie runs small. Anyway, I placed my order and began the tedious wait for it to come in. I figured since it should arrive right after my 1 year anniversary, it would be a good 'gift' for my BF. Well, it came in and I literally ripped open the box, ran into the bedroom, stripped off my clothes and -attempted- to put it on.
There are 3 rows of hooks. I was attempting to put it on with the LAST set of hooks, making it the biggest it could be... I couldn't hook them all the way down. It took me almost 10 minutes to get it twisted around (if you've ever put on a bustier, you'll understand...). When it was in place, the plastic boning bubbled out in random places, it was so tight I couldn't breathe (mind you, I wasn't even fully buttoned!), and it just didn't look good.
Even the boyfriend who usually says everything looks good on me said it looked bad. I took it off (after taking the 10 minutes to get it turned back around) and tossed it frustratingly on the bed.
If my horror story hasn't turned you off from this piece, I'll give you some specifics. Here are the measurements of it laying flat.
From one side to the other it's 15 inches.
From top to the bottom without the ruffle it's 15 inches.
From top to the bottom with the ruffle it's 17 inches.
The ribbon straps are 27 inches long.
Garters are 13 inches long.
Thong is 18 inches across and 9 inches down the middle.
The piece (if it came in the size it claimed) would be a magnificent piece. The colors mesh so well together and I am sure it looks amazing on a smaller woman. On a woman of my 'girlish figure' however, it looks bad.
Final note, don't waste your time if you are over a size, oh let's say 14. Unless of course, you like looking at it hanging up on a hanger in your closet!
Bust: 45in (C cup)
Waist: 41 1/2in
Hips: 53 1/2
Seven Til Midnight claims their 3x-4x has the following measurements:
Bust: 48in-54in
Waist: 40in-48in
Hips: 50in-56in
As you can see, my measurements clearly fit in those parameters.
Normally, I am able to comfortably fit in a 1x-2x so this immediately told me their lingerie runs small. Anyway, I placed my order and began the tedious wait for it to come in. I figured since it should arrive right after my 1 year anniversary, it would be a good 'gift' for my BF. Well, it came in and I literally ripped open the box, ran into the bedroom, stripped off my clothes and -attempted- to put it on.
There are 3 rows of hooks. I was attempting to put it on with the LAST set of hooks, making it the biggest it could be... I couldn't hook them all the way down. It took me almost 10 minutes to get it twisted around (if you've ever put on a bustier, you'll understand...). When it was in place, the plastic boning bubbled out in random places, it was so tight I couldn't breathe (mind you, I wasn't even fully buttoned!), and it just didn't look good.
Even the boyfriend who usually says everything looks good on me said it looked bad. I took it off (after taking the 10 minutes to get it turned back around) and tossed it frustratingly on the bed.
If my horror story hasn't turned you off from this piece, I'll give you some specifics. Here are the measurements of it laying flat.
From one side to the other it's 15 inches.
From top to the bottom without the ruffle it's 15 inches.
From top to the bottom with the ruffle it's 17 inches.
The ribbon straps are 27 inches long.
Garters are 13 inches long.
Thong is 18 inches across and 9 inches down the middle.
The piece (if it came in the size it claimed) would be a magnificent piece. The colors mesh so well together and I am sure it looks amazing on a smaller woman. On a woman of my 'girlish figure' however, it looks bad.
Final note, don't waste your time if you are over a size, oh let's say 14. Unless of course, you like looking at it hanging up on a hanger in your closet!
Follow-up commentary
2 months after original review
It still doesn't fit, even though I have lost a few pounds and sucked in my tummy as much as possible!
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good review, thanks for sharing.
did you try to return it and order the 3x, we have had issues with sizing and EF is awesome at returns/exchanges. They sent us the correct size and a prepaid packing slip. We got the size we needed and were very happy.
Thanks for the review. sorry it didn't work out!
Oh no - I have this on order in 3x/4x and am waiting for it to come in.
Should be interesting...
Good review.
Great review!! Thanks for all the info, so sorry it did not work, try returning it!! EF is wonderful about that!!
I'm sorry this didn't work for you. Nice review.
Sorry it didn't work out for you.
Sorry you had no luck either. My first piece by them wasn't successful. The piece I reviewed by Seven 'til Midnight should fit you, though. The cups should fit a C cup and it was adjustable around the band, and stretchier and comfy around my 39 inch waist and my slightly larger hips. Check out the Pink Babydoll and Thong
Thanks for the tip winterseve! I'll check that one out. =)
I wonder if you got a mislabeled one. I just measured my 3X/4x and from side to side it is 18" wide (from black boning to black boning). My lengths were the same.
It sounds like maybe you got a 1x/2x?
Possibly.
All I know is that it was WAY too small haha
Same story over here with my Solitaire bustier. The thing actually got SMALLER at the hips. So annoying!
great review
TY!
Thanks for the review!!
Thank you!
thanks
Thanks for the review!
nice review