Zebra lace and microfiber thong - sexy panty discontinued by Baci - review by ~LaUr3n~

*Intro:

If you love Victoria's Secret lacie thongs, you'll be a fan of these too. At nearly a third or half the price, these are very affordable, but the quality is compromised. I love zebra, so I had to get these. I own at least three dozen or so of the VS lace thongs and they are so comfortable. The lace is also seamless under dresses, so it's a must for my collection.

*Contents/overview: One piece panty

These panties are from Baci. They are a lace thong with thick band. They should come in more sizes, but for some reason Eden only has them in large at the moment. I wasn't worried since my last pair was fine as a large, but these are a bit stretchier. They are also available in a leopard print.

*Material: Mixed, good and less than amazing



From the white label collection by Baci, this is from the Animal Inside line.

These panties are made of 90% polyester and 10% spandex. The lace feels like Victoria's Secret lace. It's really soft and stretchy, not at all scratch. The lace has a typical floral design The printed portion, however, is less impressive. It feels cheaper because it's not as soft, but it is smooth. It feels a little starchy.

*Design/craftsmanship: Good, but might have defects

These panties are pretty much exactly like the Victoria's Secret ones I mentioned earlier. For the large the band measures 14 1/2" from end to end. It's about 1 7/8" thick with a scalloped edge on both sides. There is an obvious seam in the very center back.

The crotch portion is where the defects are, but first I'll describe the size. The top of the crotch panel is 5" across. Laid flat it's 5 1/2" long. This is a little small compared to average panties. The back is 2 1/8" across. It's 1" at the smallest part of the thong. There is a very small black panty liner but it is really low and placed far back in the panty. It's closer to an ass hole liner. Eww.

The defect mine has is that the crotch portion is not property sewn all the way onto the lace. The zebra portion isn't cute cleanly on the inside of the panty, but that's not seen so it's not a big deal. However, it does show the lower quality.


Here you can see the flaw. They were like that right out of the package.

*Cleaning/packaging: Machine wash, cardboard fold

Thankfully, these can be machine washed! I hate hand washing undies. It's so tedious. These should be washed in warm water, according to the tag. Tumble dry on low or hang to dry. The panties come pressed flat around a thin cardboard sheet placed in plastic, sealed, and then slid into a cardboard fold with pictures of the model on the outside. There is a holograph proving it really is from Baci. Inside the panties are laid flat on a white cardboard piece that is slid and sealed inside a plastic sleeve.

Designed in Paris, but made in China.

*Sizing: Fairly true to size, but fit the lower end better

I got the L in my first pair of Baci panties, and I feel those ran small. In this design of lingerie from Victoria's Secret, I wear a M and the OS is actually a little too big on me. I only had the L as an option, but I wasn't worried since the last L fit well.

According to the US chart, these L should fit a woman who weighs 140-160lbs, a size 10-14 dress, with a 38-40" hip. I fit in the M size measurements, but my hip is in both M and L. I'm a size 8 in jeans and my hips are about 38.5". I weigh ~144 pounds which is on the low end of the size range.



For those of you who don't live in the US, here is the international size chart:


The band is really stretchy! I would probably have been fine in a M. If I get another pair of this style, I'll be getting that size. I'll be a little worried though. This is because the band can start to bunch under jeans or a dress. Arg! I won't be wearing this as a seamless panty option. My VS ones don't do that. Speaking of, these are bigger than the M, but a little smaller than the L of the same style they carry. The band never rolls or bunches on me in those, though. So, while these will stretch easily to fit the higher end of the size chart, I fear they will have an even harder time staying flat the more they are stretched. It probably won't cut in, though. These slide around on me, another indication I might be better in a M.

I really like the look. They are really cute! Not to mention, they are also really comfortable. I just won't be wearing them under a dress.

*Re-done Sizing/BEST fit:

Dress size: 10-12
Hip size: 39"-42"
Weight: 155-175 pounds

*Conclusion: ★★★★

I am giving these four stars because I am assuming all of them don't have the same defect mine do. The large seems like it will fit the women I the size chart well. It's just the possibility for rolling that is an issue on larger frames. The lace is thin. That might be the problem. However, the price is right, so I'm not docking these any lower. I'll be buying more.

I do still like these panties, but not quite as much as before. After getting some new VS lace underwear I've realized just how weak this lace is. It's almost too soft and will bunch under my jeans which can be really annoying sometimes. They are a sexy fit for sure, but not as nicely built as other undies. But then again...can't beat that price!