Wallstreet babe reversible corset - corset discontinued by DreamGirl - review by ~LaUr3n~

I love corsets that are modest enough to be able to be worn out. I love to pair a corset with form fitted jeans and sexy heels. I thought since this corset is also technically a costume, that it would work well for this. I was sort of right, but disappointed in some ways. You will see why.

*Contents/overview: reversible corset, belt, straps, garters, stockings, and thong

This satin corset from Dream Girl is unique because it is reversible! It comes with a matching belt for extra cinching, stockings, thong, and removable straps and garters. There is no breast padding or underwire. Due to the rigid fabric, it isn't great for curvy figures or hourglass shapes. Those who have defined waists may find that the material doesn't lie flat. I also cannot recommend this for those with small chests. It will flatten you even more and make any definition disappear. It even did a number on my D cups!

*Material: rigid but smooth, plastic boning

This corset is made of 100% polyester which feels like a smooth, shiny satin. It's rigid however, and reminds me of thin cardboard. One side is a powder pink while the other is black with pinstripes. The ties are satin and the pieces of the garters are plastic and metal. The thong is made of 100% polyester. It also feels smooth and satiny. The body does not stretch at all. The stockings are made of nylon. I am unsure of the percentage since the package does not say. The material feels durable, stretches only a decent amount, and retains shape very well. The belt is made of a spandex/polyester blend. It has a vinyl band and also has some metal pieces. It is also very durable and feels well made.

*Design/craftsmanship: well made does not mean comfy!

The Wallstreet Babe Reversible Corset is boned with ten plastic pieces. The boning in the front is closer together than in the the back. The back laces up through small, metal grommets. It pulls from the center so it can, in theory, cinch the waist if your dimensions are right. There is a good amount of ribbon, but it is not extensive. On mine, it tied on the black side. This means that if you want to show the pink, you have to either take the lacing out and reverse it or just tighten it before putting it on. The front has one row of eye and hook closure. Again, from the pink side, putting this together is a bit more difficult since it is backwards. There are no cups which is also due to it being reversible. It is not easy to put padding, underwire, etc. into a corset that has to be seen from both sides. The rigid material helps provide some support, but will flatten smaller chests.

The garters and straps unhook easily from the top and bottom of the corset and can be reversed when the corset is flipped. The garters have traditional attachments and feel decently made. Both the straps and garters are adjustable.

The stockings are very simple. They are see-through nylon like most stockings. They have closed, non-reinforced toes and a reinforced upper thigh band. The band is duo-tone which the upper most portion being the thickest and darkest.

The matching thong is a g-string type with a cloth pantie liner.

The belt is more like a wide waist band. It is almost 3" wide. The middle part of it is a large spandex band. On one end of this is the large rectangular buckle with vinyl pleather backing. The other side has the holes for the different sizes. The band stretches very well. My waist is about 30" and I had it on the smallest setting with no discomfort. There are three more holes so it would fit at least 3 or 4 more inches more.

*Cleaning/care/storage:

You can't put this corset through any type of washing or drying machine. The fabric is very durable so it can be washed by hand in cold water or even wiped down. You might also be able to take it to a dry cleaner. The nylons could go through a washer and dryer in a lingerie bag with cold water. The same goes for the panties even though they say hand wash only, just make sure you use very low heat on the dryer or take them out to drip dry. Spot clean the belt. For storage, you can hang the corset up by the straps. The entire thing comes in a cheap plastic bag where you could fold it all up and keep it together in a drawer if you'd like.

*Sizing: band size is very accurate, if anything-runs slightly large

I had never tried one of Dream Girl's corsets before. What is cool is that this corset is sized by band, not waist which is what most corsets go by. I searched for evidence of this, but could not find any, so as usual, I made my own damn chart! I wear a 34 or sometimes a 36 band size. I ordered the 36 and with the laces all the way done it fit me perfectly, but there was no way to cinch me because the backs were already touching. If I'd ordered the 34, it would have been more of a corset. So, don't be afraid to order your actual band size. If anything, go DOWN a size if you are in between. The corset has a nice length. It hits right below my hip bones. The thong fit well and didn't dig in either! The stockings run very small and are probably the same size no matter which corset you get.

There is a line of skin in the front, so if you want to wear a bra, it can be seen. I was actually surprised with how my breasts look in this corset. They do feel squished-up instead of supported, but it creates cleavage just the same. Small chests will drown in this fabric though.

It takes away the definition of the bottom of the breasts. Even on me as you see in the picture below, it makes them look smaller from the side. This does make the torso look longer however. I did find another issue. The fabric is so rigid that it will fold strangely if you have an hourglass shape (also seen in the pic). If I ordered a smaller size, I don't think this would go away entirely.

Below is a picture of the back and how it could not be cinched more. Also when you remove the corset, a crinkling will occur.


Re-done sizing charts:
S/M 32: 32-34" band, B-C cup
M/L 34: 34-36" band, C-D cup
L/XL 36: 36-38" band, D-DD cup
Xl/1X 38: 38-40" band, DD cup (I noticed this corset is offered on other sites in plus size, the 38 may actually be the 1X)

If you want to cinch and you are on the border, go down a size. If you want it to fit more like it did on me and followed a more natural waist line, stick with your actual band.

*Conclusion:

I'm giving this corset 4 stars because while it does look pretty good, it will not flatter small chests. The materiel is also far too rigid. It may not lie flat and will crinkle if it doesn't. I think it's awesome that it is reversible, but the design might not work for everybody.

I still like this corset a lot, but feel pretty much the same about it. The fabric has not gotten less cardboard like with time as I had hoped. It keeps the kinks in it (like in the picture I posted) for a long time. I have found that hanging it in a bathroom when you take a hot shower does help some.