I picked up this corset as a sexy outfit to match with a friend of mine. (As it turns out, neither of our men can resist us when we are clad in hot pink bows!) My measurements are: 34D Bust, 33 Waist, and a 40 hip. According to the size chart, the large would fit a 38-40 bust, 30-32 waist, and a 40-42 hip. I own other Coquette pieces, and since this piece is designed to stretch a bit, I decided to go with the large. It looked like the only thing that was going to be a bit of a squeeze was the bust, and I know for a fact that would not bother my partner.

When I got my corset, I was happy to see that it was wrapped in pink tissue paper. I just love how Eden always wraps their lingerie before they send it. Taking the tissue paper off, what I saw was a gorgeous pink and black lace corset which appeared to be very well made. It has ten plastic bones, which are flimsy until you put the piece on. It also comes with both stocking garters and straps you could use if you feel like the top isn't staying up very well. I didn't bother to use them, because the corset stays up just fine for me. The stocking garters work great, and they are even made with metal clips instead of the cheap plastic ones which don't always keep your stockings up. They are about six inches long (and adjustable!) as well as removable. I love removable garters because I don't always wear stockings, and this makes the top very versatile.

My D cup breasts do fit into the cups, but there is no support for my breasts whatsoever. This is not really a huge problem for me, however I think if I was a C cup they might have felt more at home in these cups. The cups are also lightly padded, so you won't need to worry about your nipples being seen through the fabric.

The very middle of the garment has a thick 1.25" elastic band that runs from one end of the corset to the other. The very top of the cups, and the very bottom of the corset have big black ruffles which compliment the three large pink bows nicely. The ruffles hang off the bottom of the corset about 2.5", and are very soft and not one bit scratchy.

If you turn the garment over, there are two rows (so you can choose whichever is more comfortable) of hook and eyes. The hook and eyes go the entire length of the corset and contain 18 hooks in each row. For me, I find that it is nearly impossible to get this garment on myself without any help. I just can't reach to do the hook and eyes, so my husband does it for me. It doesn't take very long, it is just one of those things where it is best to be able to see what you are doing.

I'm one of those girls who adores having big obnoxious bows all over my lingerie. I know that there are some of you out there who would love this garment if it weren't for the massive (about three inches wide, and three inches tall!) bows located in the middle of the bust and on either side of the hip. I've got some good news for you: these bows look like they could very easily be removed with a stitch ripper and some time. If the bows are preventing you from trying out this top, you needn't let them.

Unfortunately, because of the boning of this garment, it really is a hand wash only piece. Usually I like to just put my hand washable lingerie in a garment bag, but I wouldn't want to risk it with all the bones on this item. Hand wash and drip dry only, please.

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Once you get the item on, it is very comfortable to wear. The corset itself feels like a nice "hug", but it definitely will not cinch in your waist at all. The bones help give the item some shape, but I don't find them to make this uncomfortable to wear, luckily. This corset is very easy to move in and oh so comfy! My one major complaint with this is that one of the bones, on my lower right hip pokes me somewhat uncomfortably in my lower tummy. I feel this on the very end of the piece, as though the boning wasn't set into place quite right. I'm not entirely sure if it is just the piece I purchased or if other ones will have this issue as well. Still, I feel so hot in this little number that it doesn't prevent me from wearing it in the least.

If you are going to go with the large, I think it could fit an inch or two smaller than I am, but this really fits me like a glove. I think that the ideal measurements (for a most comfortable fit) for this garment in a would be: 34-36 B or C cup, 30-33 waist, and 38-40 hip.

While I do still like this, I've worn it a couple of times since the initial review, and over time it is getting loose on me. I haven't lost weight, but the fabric isn't keeping its original snugness. I just wanted to warn others about this as well, since I may need to get the next size down soon.