After I reviewed the Fetish PVC Mini Skirt, I was extremely eager to get the matching top. I tend to have a tricky time with tops like Coquette’s Fetish PVC Corset. Although I have no complains in the bust department, I certainly don't have a Barbie waist.

DESIGN:

Just as with its skirt counterpart, the quality of the craftsmanship stands out. This corset should hold up wear, after wear, after wear. The only place there is a raw edge is on the white gathered ruffle trim. The pink PVC material has been stitched completely over (even on the inside) to prevent fraying. It doesn't stick to itself and is comfortably stretchy. It's 80% Nylon and 20% Spandex. The reverse side of the pink PVC is a white Nylon fabric. A total of four white satin bands have been invisibly reinforced with what I assume are plastic strips. The bands wrap around and hide the plastic strips and provide boning support. This prevents the corset from rolling up. There are two additional boning supports covered in the pink material, directly below the cups. Underside these cups and on the inside of the corset are two underwire supports, gently padded with white satin.

Between the cups of the Fetish PVC Corset is a single white bow. It's been sewn into place, although I still find it twisting about on occasion. At least it will not come untied! Matching the white ruffle trim are the adjustable, though not removable, shoulder straps. While the front half of the straps are the same material and ruffle pattern, the back portion of the straps are a plain, wide banded elastic. It may be of interest to note that the adjustment clasps are a white plastic which match the heavy and sturdy side zipper.

There are three white satin ribbons on this perky and feminine item. Two in the front, beneath the cups, and one in the back! Each ribbon is pre-laced through metal eyelets. As with the skirt, the straps are the same width as the satin boning and the straps, boning, lace up ribbon and bows are also all made of the same satin material! All of these small touches make for a wonderfully designed piece.

WEAR:

After loosing the back ribbon and unzipping the side, I lifted this corset over my head and felt…awkward. The elastic materials make for a very comfortable fit, but it is really is somewhat difficult to climb into – especially when doing the climbing alone. The non removable elastic straps cause the corset to pull upwards, making zipping up (which starts literally at the bottom of the item) very difficult to do. At least for me, since I do not have three arms. Especially when trying to avoid pinching my skin. I need one hand to hold the corset down and in place, another to zip, and another to gather the material close together, but away from my skin to make the zipping pinch free. I did also have to remove my corset several times to loosen the ribbon enough to zip up without pinching. I would suggest loosening the ribbon all the way to the ends and adjust as needed after zipped tight.

Once I had this spunky top on, I absolutely loved how it framed my body. My breasts filled the cups nicely and the material is thick enough that while it hugs my skin, one cannot see my imperfections. All the boning support helped to make my tummy look flat and I absolutely love the way I look from the front!

From the back, I do have a few small complaints. For one thing, the front of my corset covers the top of my skirt. But, that may have more to do with my 5’3” height than anything. Also, the ribbon is not long enough to lace up the entire back and when I wear this with the matching skirt, the materials do not meet in the same place. Kind of like ‘\/’ and ‘/\’ (hope that makes sense). Of course, I did go with a large skirt and a medium top, so maybe if I had a large top instead of the medium, these things would actually add up. I’m going to check with EF and see if it can be exchanged.

Overall, I love this top. The lace up back make it highly adjustable and the materials and detail really make this corset a winner. How could I complain about a top that made my tummy look flat? Plus, the lollipop top makes my lace up candy ass look even hotter. What can I say?


CARE:

This Corset is a hand wash item and care should be taken. I suggest storing this flat to prevent permanent wrinkling of the material. I hang mine.