Aqua lace courtesan chemise - chemise discontinued by DreamGirl - review by SMichelle

As a collector of lingerie, I am finding myself a bit overwhelmed by the standard colors (namely, black and red) in my lingerie drawers. When I saw this, I couldn't resist. The form fitting shape, the beautiful lace, and the unique color... I just had to have it.

For those of you who don't quite love the aqua color way, have no fear! Dreamgirl has also made this piece available in red, raspberry, and black. I would love to see this made available in a pink and a purple, but the four color options available, I'm not complaining.

What's Included:
Included in this set is the chemise, and a matching thong. No hanger is included in this set, but for me, that wasn't a problem.

Material and Care:
Both pieces of this set are made out of 90% Nylon and 10% Spandex.

The floral lace material is surprisingly comfortable against my skin. I was expecting this to be a piece that I could only wear for short periods of time, but I was pleasantly surprised that the material feels comfortable enough to sleep in. The lace is also extremely stretchable, so this piece should fit a wide variety of individuals.

It is recommended that you hand wash this piece in cold water, and then line dry it. Personally, I have put this piece through the delicate cycle of my washing machine many times without a problem. If you choose to put it through the washing machine, I would recommend using a lingerie bag to protect the material. I would also recommend that you hang this item to dry.

Sizing:
Dreamgirl has made this piece available in five sizes; small, medium, large, 1X, and 3X. I decided to purchase the large.

According to Dreamgirl's size chart, a large should fit someone with the following measurements:

Cup Size: C-D
Bust: 36-38
Waist: 28-32
Hip: 38-40

I fit into all of these measurements, though my hips are just one inch larger. This chemise fit me nicely, though it is form fitting. If you're looking for a looser fit, I would recommend purchasing a size up; though I do think that this piece is meant to fit snugly.

Here are some measurements that you may find helpful.
Thong (unstretched, laying flat, across the waistband): 14"
Thong (stretched, laying flat, across the waistband): 22"

Personally, the thong was a little snug on me. I also found myself wishing there was more material to offer a little more coverage. That said, I'm not a huge fan of thongs, so I'm not the best judge.

Design:
The lace pattern of this chemise is a beautiful floral pattern. It's important to note that this piece is entirely see through, so it's probably not best for those of you that are on the shy side.

The back of this chemise has little elastic ribbons going in a crisscross pattern towards the very top. This is, in my opinion, very sexy. It's also extremely comfortable. The front of the piece has one little elastic strap going across the center of it, as well.

The straps on the chemise are adjustable, but not removable. The straps are where most of the bust support seems to come from with this chemise. There is a seam going right under where your busts should fall in the chemise, however it does not offer any support. Those of you who are a bit bustier will want to keep this in mind. As a large c - small d cup, I found this chemise still suitable, but I do wish that it has a little more support.

The thong is your basic thong. The straps of it are stretchy, but it's not going to fit everyone. If it does fit you, the thong is beautiful. The lace pattern matches the chemise exactly, and yes, there is a pantyliner. The pantyliner makes this thong suitable for everyday use. The pantylinder measures about 3 1/2" in length, and about an inch in width. The pantyliner is only sewn on one side, so you can insert a bullet if you choose to.

Packaging:
This piece arrived wrapped in pink tissue paper. There was a simple hang tag attached to the chemise. The packaging was simple, yet effective.

Quality:
Overall, this piece is of high quality. The lace feels sturdy, and I did not find a single loose thread.

I really do like this chemise, despite the lack of bust support. The color is absolutely gorgeous, though it did seem a bit odd on my fair skin at first. It's still absolutely gorgeous, though.

For this reason, I am rating the chemise as a 4.

This chemise is truly beautiful, though I do have some issues with the design of the bust. The bust just doesn't offer a lot of support. Still, it's gorgeous, and it has held up to a lot of use.