I have two things to say about this outfit and both are equally important:

1. Never, ever, in the long and colorful history of me and sexy outfits has my partner gotten so riled up upon first sight. I descended the staircase wearing this jawn and his reaction was of the sort one would expect of a man just released from prison.

2. Good thing I know how to sew. Because the shorts were delivered to me all jacked up. The fix was easy, but the error was mind-boggling. I don't know how common this issue will be for buyers, but it presumably could be a concern, so beware.

So here's what happened. I pull out the top, which actually might work both forwards and backwards for you, depending on whether you want it to look like a sports bra with a sexy back or a lacy tube top. I was filled with great trepidation that because I am a Boob-less Wonder, it would be tragic looking. I suspected it would smash in what little I have for breasts, leaving me looking like a little boy in drag.

The reality was far from that. From the side I still look flat-chested, but from the front, it was flattering as hell. For those with actual breasts, I am certain you'll be impressed with the look. I warn the very large chested, though, that this won't be the most support-providing top and you may feel like you're going to fall out. There's not a lot of margin for error and nipples may pop out if you're particularly busty.

I ordered this outfit in large because, at the time, it was the only size available. I'm pleased with this choice, in retrospect, even though I am not normally a wearer of large sizes. Because of all the strings, there is the potential for your skin to get squeezed in unflattering ways. By ordering a size up you will find that you can move comfortably and not feel like a little sausage roll squished into some netting.

Then we come to the bottoms. At first I thought I might be retarded because, try as I might, I could not get them to straighten out evenly. No matter how I turned the shorts, one side was inevitably twisted. The effect was like that of a Mobius Strip. Due to sewing mistakes, it was an eternal figure eight loop of fabric. I ended up having to (after close examination) cut the string on one side near the base, unlace it, turn the fabric correctly, re-lace it and sew the string back to where it was originally placed. This was not an awful task and it saved a great deal of time over sending it back. But it kind of blew my mind for a minute.

Once the Mobius Strip shorts dilemma was solved, I was back in business. The fit was phenomenal. As a girl who prides herself on her booty, I was pleased as punch at the way my goods were framed and displayed. My partner, pressed to explain his overwhelming ardor, said it looked sexy without being costume-y and it showcased all of the best parts of my body. He suggested that it might only be useful for wearers who are "ab-licious," with torsos they are proud to display. I leave that for you to decide.

So, for the record: I would give this a five were it not for the manufacturing error!

I can't express how much I love this still. I got more comments on it than anything I've ever worn before. It's still comfortable, washes through the laundry fine and looks HOT as hell.