Visually, this piece is stunning. The idea of having panels on the front and back made of a sturdy, stiffer material with a corset design and playful mesh along the edges is fairly unique. Unfortunately, it runs smaller than usual (curse you, Dreamgirl!) and this causes the cups to be unforgivably small. They just aren't deep enough for the D-DD cups the size chart claims to cover. Believe me when I say, there is a difference between a cup that is designed to be a demi style and one that just sort of unattractively smooshes your breasts against your body.

The front panel is nice because it can help hide any bumps or bulges you might be self conscious about. One complaint I do have about the design is that aside from the cups, there is no liner. The panties are awful. I would much rather have a mesh string than a panty made out of the same stiff material used in the panels of this piece. It feels like formal curtains, and who wants that up the crack of their behind and rubbing against their labia? Not this girl.

The sheer sides allow for a little more wiggle room if you have a thicker midsection and offer a little peek-a-boo as well. The look of the piece is really gorgeous. It wouldn't win any awards for comfort though and you should definitely order a size or two up, depending on your cup size. Larger busted ladies should probably just avoid the piece all together.

Measurements are as follows: XL

Bust: 20" (max) laid flat and stretched (40" around)
Waist: 19" laid flat (38" around)
Hip: 20" laid flat (40" around)
Length: 23" down side seam.
Thong waistband: 30" stretched (max 60" around)
Thong length: 20" max.

The bust isn't going to stretch. The corset lace only goes to the band and there's a piece of satin connecting the cups together. The waist and hip area are more forgiving of sizes, due to the mesh and corset lacing being adjustable. The length is a little on the short side, but it's obvious from the photo that your booty is going to be poking out of the bottom. The waistband on the thong, as you can see, is very stretchy, but the other part is a stiff material. If the length of your crotch is longer than 20", the panties won't work.

As far as care goes, you're going to want to be careful with this piece because of the mesh and ribbon. Hand wash it and lay it flat to dry. The stitching is very sturdy, but mesh and lace rip easily, and you don't want this snagging on anything in the wash.