Stretch lace corset - corset discontinued by Coquette - review by J's Alley

Let me begin with the fact that I love a good corset. The unfortunate part of that is I am hopelessly addicted to metal boning, so plastic boned pieces are hard-pressed to make me happy.

That is what was so impressive about the Stretch Lace Corset. Not only is it beautiful, but functional as well. I will go from the moment I just had to have it:

My best friend helped me decide on the specific corset with a "you're joking right? The pink one, hands down." So I bought it. Like all lingerie from Eden it came in the signature pink wrapping tissue. The shoulder straps and garters came in a very small baggie attached to the corset...when I put them on I did so backwards (nice!). The entire corset is covered in pink lace with black lace and a pink ribbon covering the boning (which is awesome because it draws attention to the areas slimmed by the corset). The ruffles are black (they aren't lace though) and they line the top of the breast area and the bottom of the corset in three layers that accentuate the thighs and rear-end. The three bows are located at the top between the breasts and on the hips just over the top of the ruffles. The back is a hook and eye closure with two settings, so don't expect custom sizing.

The sizing of the corset is a little wonkey. The size chart claims that a medium corset will fit a 36-38 bust, but I am barely a 36 and that sucker was tight. To top that off the cup was way too small for my breast. I am a C cup, and apparently that needs to be the factor in choosing your size...so note that. Aside from those two small things I am beyond happy with this corset.

The boning (even though it is plastic) does an amazing job of cinching in at the waist and slimming the tummy. Even if the corset doesn't slim you as much as you would like the detailing does a great job of making you look slimmer. I really recommend having someone help you get the corset closed. I tried surprising J with the corset and it took me 45 minutes to get it on because I couldn't see the closures. The corset can't really be put on backwards and twisted like a bra because of the tightness and materials used.

The corset can be cleaned by hand-washing and laying flat to dry, but I will be having mine dry cleaned to be sure I don't ruin it.

Additionally: This would make a great bridal shower gift! Just a little note.