These aren't a glamorous show for an under garment, but they're cute enough for a little understated statement in the bedroom and comfortable enough to wear around the house or underneath your clothes. These Annabelle Panties made by Ooh La La Cheri are part of a collection and have a matching bra with the same trim and pattern. As a set, it's definitely something I love to wear when I feel more casual sexy and just want to feel good for me versus anyone seeing my lingerie.

The cut of these panties is a bikini cut, which means the sides taper to a narrow bit of cloth and the back covers all of your booty almost. They're definitely low rise and fit me oddly, so if you're heavier, they may feel uncomfortable in the hip area. The sizing is absolutely awful, and an XL usually always fits me more than okay. I weigh 160lbs and the XL did not fit me without a struggle, and once I had them on, they dug into my skin and simply looked awful. These panties run about a size and a half too small and definitely bummed me out when I tried them on!

My measurements:
Waist: 38"
Hips: 41"
Legs: 21"

The material is 85% Nylon and 15% Spandex - so you won't have a lot of stretch to these, unfortunately. Overall, they're very well made and there doesn't seem to be any loose strings hanging about. The material feels smooth against skin and shouldn't irritate a wearer. Cotton material, of course, give the most breathing room, but this material didn't give me much trouble with air flow when I wore them out for several hours. The edges of the panties have a black lace with some elastic to it, and the front has a standard, satin bow. The design theme of the piece is black netting across the back and front, and a floral design over that. It's definitely not for those who want something as elegant as actual lace - as the pattern is just a print and is only there to suggest a lace look. These definitely won't be up everyone's ally.

The washing instructions included on the tag are really easy: Hand wash only in cold water, Hang dry only

I basically ignore those washing instructions when washing this pair of panties and they've done absolutely great in my loads of laundry. Though for those who are stead fast to tags and what they suggest to do, it can be a bit of a drag to hand wash only and hang to dry. Thankfully since there is no cotton in the blend of materials, they won't shrink! You could also put them in a pillow case if you're terrified they'll get damaged on a normal washing cycle.

I'm not sure what happened with the sizing on the panties, as the matching bra works wonders for my chest. The sizes seem to be okay for the upper portion of the set, but the panties are made so small that I can't even comfortably wear mine. The bra is still gorgeous, but it's tough to find other panties to match it as well. I have roundness in all my body areas, so the XL may fit someone with slightly less exaggerated curves a lot better than they fit me.

This bikini is just too small for me! I thought the sizing would be correct, but it's by far the smallest Large I've worn in underwear. The quality is decent, but I couldn't even wear them because they were too tight around the hips. The design is lacking a bit, and overall, the cut isn't all that flattering on those with a little extra in the hip/tummy area.