Although I have worn corsets in the past, this is the first one I have ever bought for myself. I was a little skeptical at first, but eventually I took the plunge and purchased it and I am so glad that I did!

I ordered the small. This corset measures 13 inches down the front at the hook and eye closures and 17 inches from the peak of the cup down. It measures 14 inches down the back. Each panel measures a little less than 12 inches horizontally. The laces in the back provide plenty of room for adjustment.

The corset is made from 100% polyester. The material is completely opaque, even when held up to the light, and it will not stretch at all. The outside of the corset is a dark emerald green with a fine black net stitched over it. There is black lace detailing at the top and bottom. This all looks very well stitched and I have no worries about it becoming loose or pulled over time. The inside of the corset features a softer material that is very comfortable against the skin and not itchy at all. The front closes with 14 standard hook and eye closures, like the kind you would find on a bra. I did not find them very difficult to do and undo, and yet they hold together nicely and do not pop out while moving around. The back is lace up with a strong ribbon. There are 13 metal grommets on each side for the ribbon to go through. The ribbon is all one piece and is tied together at the bottom with a tight knot, so you don’t have to worry about the lacing coming out. The lacing forms a loop in the back underneath the fourth grommet for the top, which makes it easier to alter the bust and the waist part of the lacing. The corset features 10 plastic bones, which everyone knows is not as good as metal boning, but this plastic boning is still very sturdy and does provide both shaping and support. The back is open and there is no modesty panel.

This corset also comes with a black sash. This sash is not removable, but it can be tied in the back if you do not want to wear it in the front. It also comes with 2 black detachable straps and 6 black detachable garters. The adjusters and clasps on theses are made of plastic. The shortest and longest measurements the straps can be adjusted to are 9 inches and 16 inches. The shortest and longest measurements the garters can be adjusted to (including the clasp) are 5 inches and 7 inches.

Since this is a longer corset, it will probably look awkward on someone that has a shorter torso. I was going back and forth about whether to order a small or a medium, but I decided on the small, because I figured that I would be able to adjust the lacing enough to make it fit me. I wear a 34B and have a 29 inch waist and this corset is a near perfect fit for me. The only fit that is a little off is the cup size, because I don’t fill it up quite as much as the manufacturer intended, but I was expecting that. A small would be a perfect fit for someone with a 30 inch waist and a C cup and anyone smaller than that.

The sweetheart neckline makes what cleavage I have look great and it sits on my waist perfectly. I could not be happier with this corset and I plan on buying more Coquette corsets in the future, and I hope that they all fit as great as this one. I plan on pairing this with a black lace thong and some black lace-top fence net stockings.

This corset has held up really well. The ribbons are still intact, and the fabric has not torn or pulled. This corset was really worth the money, and I fully recommend it to anyone.