The red is striking. The corset comes with removable garter straps and matching red tights. It even features a matching thong! Looking at the product image, there isn’t much not to like and I wanted to like the Red Rose Satin corset set, I really did. However I quickly found out that unless you are similar in body shape to the model with no plans of moving during wear, you may be left disappointed.

It is my belief that because the only boning in the corset is located on the sides of the piece with no way to tighten the corset with the hook and eye closures to match your shape is where the problem lies. The plastic boning tends to bow in and out causing an unflattering look as well as an uncomfortable feeling when the boning digs into the sides of your breasts. The bowing causes the satin-like material to bunch up and I think that if the designers would have added boning under the breast seams and the back it might eliminate part of the problem.

The corset features an attached mesh underwire bra. The cup size depends on which bust size you order and can be found in the sizing information. While the bra is a nice touch, it only added to my problem list. Every time I would adjust the corset it would move the bra placement. I was not able to get it to look like the product image, much less look right. The mesh material of the bra was also scratchy and offered no lifting properties like a real bra.

The included garter straps were the only part of the corset that seemed to work right. In total there are four straps. Two in the front and two in the back to hold up the front and backside of the tights. The traditional tab style ends hold the tights well without much slippage. If you decide that the straps are not your taste for the evening they are easily removable.

Not often will a manufacturer include tights as part of an outfit. I was expecting a cheap set that would run the moment it caught on a fingernail. Instead of disappointment I was a little shocked to find that these seamless red nylon tights featured reinforced toes and tops. Even without the use of the garter straps they stay up on their own when pulled up to your mid-thigh.

Last but not least we have the thong. Generally included thongs seem to be an afterthought of the product that gets quickly tossed in the trash as it is not functional. Unlike most however this thong is well made and large enough to cover your pubic area. The back is made from the same satin-like material as the corset and keeps to the traditional T back thong style. The front is made from mesh featuring a lacy design with no lining in the crotch like with normal panties. The sizing of the thong depends on the size of corset you get. I ordered the 38” and my best guess is that the thong is a American size 6/M from the way it fits.

Washing and care is the same for all the items. Hand wash in cold water and line dry. If you’re bold and daring like me you can machine wash with cold water on the delicate cycle and line dry. I haven’t experienced a problem with washing this way, but if you’re skeptical stick to the tag instructions of hand washing.

In the end I’m sad to say that I cannot in good conscience recommend this product to anyone. I really wanted to like this, the color and design are beautiful, but there are just too many little problems that add up to a big problem.