Inked intimates wraparound teddy - teddy discontinued by Cal Exotics - review by Timaree

Right off the bat, you should know this little number looks and feels like a swimsuit. It's the same smooth, flexible, resilient feel of the fabric. But due to the weather this week and my lack of a personal indoor pool, I don't know if this bad boy can be worn like one without the decals disintegrating or something. It's spandex and polyester, so my guess is it's possible, but not the intended use.

Not that you'd be able to legally wear this at a public pool, since the crotch is covered by little more than a string and a prayer. And your backside is entirely bare except for the two pairs of ties that keep the teddy anchored to your body. But still, it'd be nice if I could tell you for certain.

In any event, the wraparound teddy is hot! As my partner remarked on its ability to flatter, "it shows off all the right parts." And assuming you feel comfortable with having a fair amount of yourself bare, including your entire backside, then this piece will flatter you too. If, however, you want "flattering" to mean most of your curves are actually covered up, look into a fishnet body stocking instead. And if you're a itty bitty titty committee member, don't expect this to do you any favors. It will, however, draw the eye to all the other places you want seen.

The look is cute: it's got identical classic tattoo style decals on both the chest and lower abdomen to add flair to an otherwise solid black thong uni-tard. The aesthetic goes along with the whole Christian Audigier/Sailor Jerry trend but without being douche-y.

The tiny bit of fabric that is this teddy comes in only one size but stretches out to accommodate a variety of bodies. It works because the top is just a front cover that is held against the body by two pairs of strings that you can tie in the back (in any many you like) and the bottom is a tiny thong. For tall girls like me, far more of the chest above and to the side of the breasts is visible. And while this doesn't generally limit your range of motion, tall girls will have difficulty bending backwards without unlacing the ties. But it still fits comfortably. As with any one-size-fits-most lingerie, the reality is that it won't fit especially tall or large women, so be realistic about your expectations.

The fabric is wide enough on the hips to avoid creating unpleasant (looking and feeling) indentations into your skin. The appearance is that of a real wraparound rather than a tight suit. However, the fabric at the crotch is minimal. This means you need to stand relatively still... or be OK with some lip flashing. Movement in the lower body while wearing this almost guarantees some flashing, which may be exactly what you're going for.

Unfortunately, for all the inadvertent revelations of my vulva, the crotch of the teddy was surprisingly difficult to move to the side for play. The teddy is stretched tightly down the length of the body and doesn't have any give. So there's no moving to the side comfortably. At least not for tall girls. Maybe you 5 foot tall things will be just fine.