I've bought a few commercially available corsets in the past and have always been disappointing with their quality and shaping properties. I was beginning to think that to get a good corset I would have to drop some serious cash on a custom job from some classy craft shop. But reading the reviews for this cinch from Leg Avenue gave me some hope that I might find something worth owning for a decent price. From what I can tell from the site this is the only corset on Eden that has some metal boning in it.

This corset is much better made than the other 'cheaper' corsets I have bought and the metal boning, while not throughout the piece - there is plastic boning in this corset as well from the feel of it - adds a very different feeling that I quite enjoy. It feels like body armor, it makes your body rigid and the unnatural cinching effect makes me feel like I'm in a vampire movie. The boning and seems are sewed in very well, I think it could last under quite a few cinching and uncinchings but on some spots the boning seems to be wearing through the bottom already, only time will tell. The lining feels fine, doesn't itch, and might actually keep you warm.

I'm not quite sure how the sizing works but I figured for a corset the smaller the better so I ordered a small. I have a 31" waist and it seems to fit pretty well, it's actually a little big on me.

Putting this on is easy with one person but if you really want to tighten the ribbons tight I think you'll want a partner to help out; it can be a fun submissive act, getting all cinched up for playtime. First you should get in and fasten the clasps then tighten the ribbons from the middle and tie the ends into a bow.

While attractive and classy this corset isn't necessarily erotic. It is pretty plain and utilitarian; the color is kind of a shiny black. It serves to make showcase your curves and that's where the sex appeal comes from. It'd be fine for bedroom use but it could also be worn over clothes if you want to look like a vampire - great for Halloween or ren faire costumes.

I feel like you won't need to wash this often, if you're wearing it out it'll be over something and otherwise I think it should stay fairly clean, maybe just a wipe down and a febreeze every once and awhile.

Overall this is a very versatile piece that will see more use in your wardrobe than most lingerie because you can easily wear it out to a club as an accessory.

We still like this item it looks great but it is starting to fray just from casual wearing. I don't think its meant to last forever.