I love the lingerie by Baci. It is affordable, comfortable and well made. The side-tie bikini set I recently purchased was no exception. The photo on the box is what first caught my eye. It features a cute blonde wearing the bikini. The photo stylist paired the set with a black fedora, long pearls and spectator style heels. A black lace garter and cigar finish off the gangster moll look. The back of the box shows off the set from behind. Sadly, the garter, shoes, fedora, pearls and cigar are not included, but that would be quite a bit to fit into such a tiny box!

Packaging:
The two pieces come in a plastic bag with a cardboard insert, which says "Congratulations, you have purchased a truly authentic Baci Lingerie product." The phrase is listed in 25 different languages. If properly handled, the plastic sleeve and box can easily be used for storage. The set can also be folded in a drawer if you choose to discard the packaging.




Material/Construction/Style:
I chose the sheer black version of this set, but it is also available in leopard print with pink trim. The top and bottom are quite sheer and both are trimmed with lace. The top features gathers along the bottom, giving it a bit more shape. A sweet little black satin bow accents the center of the top. There is no underwire, so the support offered is minimal to none. The halter style neck and adjustable back closure make it possible for a variety of sizes to wear. The bottoms tie on either side and feature a thong back. There is no stretch to the bikini ties. It is made from 90% Polyester and 10% Spandex, giving it a nice amount of stretch. I would suggest removing the tags, as they are poorly placed at the thong back and in one of the cups, so they will show when wearing. I did not find any construction issues such as loose threads or poor stitching. It is very well constructed for being an inexpensive piece.




Fit/Measurements:
As with most Baci pieces, this set comes in only one size, which is supposed to fit up to a size 14. There is not a plus size available. I am a 34D, size 8 and it fits me well. It might be a bit baggy on very slender frames, but should work for anyone up to a 14, as suggested. It looks very nice on and is suprisingly comfortable to wear.



Cups: 5" across the bottom; 6" at the sides
Halter Ties: 18.5", not stretched
Back Strap: 18.75" at the largest; 10" at the smallest



Bikini Front: 7" across the top; 7" from front to crotch
Bikini Back: 3.25" across the top; 5.75" from back to crotch
Bikini Ties: 18" each



Care:
The packaging states that it can be machine washed in warm water and tumbled dry on a medium setting. I usually hand wash my Baci pieces and let them air dry to extend the life of the product. This can be done with a gentle soap or lingerie wash. Hang it to dry or lay flat on a towel after washing.

I found this set to be very comfortable and sexy. My boyfriend enjoyed it as well, although I had to send him a photo, as he is out of town at the time of this review. He is very excited to see it in person. I look forward to wearing many times in the future.

This little set is still a hit. I have gained a touch of weight, but it still fits well and is comfortable. While it might not withstand years of wear, for the price it can't be beat!