Spandex net crop top and booty shorts - bra and panty set discontinued by Leg Avenue - review by js250

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Manufacturer: Leg Avenue
Size: OSFM
Included:
**Diamond Net Bra
**Booty Shorts
Packaging: Clear plastic bag with cardboard insert.
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Design:
The net crop top is actually designed more like a sports bra in appearance, but without the ability to provide any bust support. The thin shoulder straps are geared more towards the lingerie design than a sports bra, however. I am not sure where the crop top description came in since it is more of a non-functional bra in both appearance and size.

The booty shorts are just that...booty shorts. Having more of a retro fit than other ones I have, this is a pretty cute and wearable set of underwear. You may want to add a panty liner for daily use, there is no crotch liner included in the shorts. I like wearing the shorts around the house paired with a tank top...

Quality:
The hems are even and there were no loose threads. The material is decent quality and the top is made well--if it will fit you. More on that later. I feel it is not worth the full price, but was a good bargain at $8.00 in the clearance sale.

Material:
The material is made of 90% nylon and 10% spandex. Usually this combination is very stretchy, but the shorts have a good amount and the top does not. Once the diamond net on the top reaches its fully opened netting size, there is no more stretch. It also will irritate and chafe your nipples when they poke through.

The bottoms are thicker than most of the items with this blend. They remind me of cheap, thin, swimsuit material. I have no ass, so they did stay in place fairly well and the stretch was a very good fit. I would suggest only those who wear under a size 12 to purchase this set, over that might not be happy with the fit.

Fit:
Top:
The top is not going to fit anyone with a larger bust size than a high B cup. You also need to have a very small frame for it to fit nicely and not cut into your skin. With this in mind, I did manage to wedge myself into the top--it took forever and was very painful! Due to this experience, though, I was able to salvage the top and make it work for me!

Cut the material evenly down each side and wrap each open side (4 total), with a pink ribbon. Add a black, pink or white ribbon to the left and right sides to draw them closed by corset lacing it from top to the bottom. Tie the bottom lacings together in a bow. You now have a much more versatile fit and even I am able to wear this and look cute in it!

Booty Shorts:
The shorts have a retro fit, similar to the old fashioned 'granny panty' style. These do have a slight ride up of about 1/2" on me--which was not too bad. The lack of a liner put me off, but I bought some panty liners and now have no issues. The side with the netting does need to be pulled down to evenly match the solid area, but after doing this a few times it will stretch down and stay there. These would fit many sizes up to about a size 12. Over that, it may bulge or ride significantly.

Care & Storage:
Hand wash in warm water with detergent. Line dry--no dryer! You can roll, fold or store them in the original box or bag. They will travel well, take up minimal room and not get wrinkled in a suitcase. They may also be stored in a drawer with the rest of your lingerie.

My Measurements 43D Breast - 30" Waist - 42" Hips - 28" Inseam - 22" Thighs - 5"2" Tall & 150 Lbs.

Leg Avenue sizing Chart: (Copied from the charts on EF)
Cup Bust (in) Waist (in) Hip (in)
Small 5 - 7 A - B 32 - 34 23 - 25 34 - 36
Medium 8 - 11 B - C 34 - 36 25 - 27 36 - 38
Large 12 - 14 C 36 - 38 27 - 29 38 - 40
X Large 16 - 18 C 38 - 44 29 - 33 41 - 44
Sm/Med 5 - 8 A - B 32 - 36 23 - 27 34 - 38
Med/Lg 10 - 14 B - C 34 - 38 25 - 29 36 - 40
One size 6 - 11 A - C 32 - 38 23 - 29 34 - 40
1X / 2X 16 - 24 - 39 - 48 31 - 40 41 - 50

I just was not a good fit for this set. It is pretty cute--but I had to completely alter the top to get it to fit. On both the pink and the blue sets....