I never wore a corset in my life before discovering the BDSM scene. When I first started attending play parties and slowly built my fetish wardrobe I did invest in 2 real, steel boned leather corsets. They are gorgeous. But I really, really hate wearing them. I am all about comfort and in a scene I need my full range of motion to play. Too bad in a way because I love the look of a corset! So when I saw that the Black license to thrill bustier was offered in plus sizes and was listed as comfortable, I had to try it.

Keep in mind, this is lingerie under $25. A real leather steel boned corset is around $200, a real good quality cloth steel boned corset will run you $100 . You will get what you pay for: the look of a corset, not the function of a corset. I knew and expected this so I was not disappointed…but be warned. This bustier, made by Seven ’til Midnight, arrived in a clear thick plastic bag with a carton showing a picture of a model wearing the item. There is a hook at the top of the bag so you can store it in your closet hanging on the clothes pole. The set includes the bustier and a basic thong.

As suggested on the other reviews here, I chose a size smaller than my measurements because it is very stretchy. I was very happy with this decision. Normally I would have ordered a 3X/4X (size 20 – 22, bust D – DD 46 – 50, waist 40 – 44, hips 50 – 56) but I went with the 1X/2X (size 16 – 18, bust D – DD 40 – 46, waist 36 – 38, hips 42 – 48). The length from the center, top to hem, is 15 inches. This will sit high on the hip bones, not go below them.



The main body of the bustier is made of an extremely stretchy microfiber material. The material is quite thin and the lining is not much thicker. If you put it up against a light you can see through it (see pic), but do not worry once it is on you it is not see through. The overall look of the black bustier is extremely feminine, with a black soft mesh ruffle all around the top and bottom edge, three satin ribbons (front: 1 middle top and 2 bottom where garters would be), boning part covered with a black satin and 2 decorative corseting rows in the front. The closure system is the standard three rows of hooks and eyes placed in the center length of the back.

It is really cute overall but it is not top quality. All the materials used are cheap. The bustier will hold up for a while but this is not a long term investment. Anther complaint is that there is no bust support, no underwire, only strapless, no cup shaping…nothing. Finally, the boning used is very flexible plastic: again it is strictly for the look, not to keep your torso in.

As with basically every plus size costume I have tried, the tiny thong sucks. The basic design and size is a fail: one tiny triangle and two strings attached for the voluptuous. It is like they only made the waist elastic bigger but did not adjust the inseam. Also when you make a bigger size you need to compensate by enlarging the material going around the hips. This was not done so basically the panties dig into the hips, no smooth lines at all.



The main body material of the Black license to thrill bustier is made of 90% nylon and 10% spandex. As the cleaning tag suggest, the best way to clean the bustier is with a hand wash in cold water and then dry it flat or hanging. Do not use hot water, bleach it or iron it.

Like I said earlier, you will get what you pay for: the look of a corset, not the function of a corset. If you are looking to jazz up a clubbing outfit or a bedroom costume to look sexy in, it’s a great buy. If you want sexy mid section control…get a real corset.

You can purchase this item at EdenFantasys in black or in pink. It comes in regular and plus sixes, from S to 3x/4x.

I wore it to a house party with a pair of jeans. I chose to wear a black bra and it looked like one piece but my partner did not think it made a difference for the look as far as chest support. The plastic boning may be to week to give curves but it is solid enough to flatten the chest in a boring way. A least with the bra I did not feel like my boobs were flopping. Standing up it looked great but when I sat the boning bent in under the boobs and bent way out at the stomach height: I felt like a Michelin tire guy a bit. I did find it extremely comfortable to wear for an entire evening and the boning did not dig into me at all. After one wear, the thin plastic of the boning molded to my shape and could not be straightened. I might remove two of the back boning as they bend and curve out. It’s fun for a party outfit where you won’t sit much, or for the horizontal Mamba.

This bustier has become a favorite for certain events. It is so comfortable and sexy. I did remove the 2 back bonings though to get a smoother look as he plastic was bent.