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The Pinstripe Chemise and Thong, is a 2 piece set by Dreamgirl. Wear this little number for that special someone, and you will make their heart melt. This would be perfect to wear in any weather, as it's light weight and perfect for any occasion. Valentine's Day, Christmas, Anniversary, or any other day, wear this fine lingerie and feel like a princess for your prince! With the slinky feel of the fabric, this chemise is perfect to wear to bed, and actually sleep in it!

Design / Craftsmanship / Material / Size / Fit

The label on the babydoll says it's made up of 90% polyester, and 10% spandex and is made in China. There are three labels in total: The "Dreamgirl" logo label, the washing instructions and fabric content label, and a small label stating "Made in China". Starting from the top of the chemise, the bust area is a lace material in a flower pattern. It's black and is quite stretchy. There's no border on the lace cup area, so there isn't that much support. The length of each triangle cup is 9" in height, by 9" in width (1X/2X). The bra strap portion is adjustable, so you're able to make it tighter to add a little extra support. In the middle of the bust area, where each triangle shaped cup meets, there is a small black satin bow, with a small diamond like jewel.



This lingerie doesn't fasten like a bra, you just slip it over your head and shoulders to put it on. The design of the bra portion doesn't adjust at the back like a bra, in fact, there's no adjustment there at all. It's just a long elastic that's sewn around the bottom of the bust, all the way around to the back. It gives a fair amount of support, but isn't adjustable if you want it tighter.



Below the bust is the skirt portion of the chemise. This area is made of a nice slinky fabric, that feels wonderful against your skin. It's black in color, solid, and has white pinstripes that run verticle in a slimming pattern. The length of the skirt is 22" in length, which includes the 3" lace border at the bottom.



Dreamgirl lists this item: (1X/2X), equaling a size 16 - 18, Bust: D - DD, Bust: 40 - 48, waist: 36 - 40, hips: 42 - 48, thong inseam: 36½, rise: 9 - 9½, and weight: 165 - 225. Dreamgirl fits small, so you will want to get one size bigger then what you normally wear. I normally wear an XL, size 14, and the 1X/2X fit me perfectly. When I say perfectly, it hugs my body and curves just right, and is fitted. I have purchased other items from Dreamgirl, and knew that they always fit a size smaller.

The thong portion of this piece actually fit perfectly for once. The inseam was perfect, and didn't fit too low on my body. It's soft and silky against the body, and is the same pattern and color as the skirt of the chemise. The same type of elastic borders the whole thong: the waist, as well as each leg. The panties have one tag that you may want to remove prior to wearing, as I personally find it annoying. The tag states the same information as the tag on the chemise, the washing instructions and the fabric material breakdown.



Care and Maintenance

This item you will want to wash by hand in cool water, and use a detergent that is mild. I personally like to use zero for my lingerie. You will want to hang this item to dry. Since this item is delicate in nature, you will not want to toss this in the washer or dryer. Even though there are products out there that you can put this in and wash in the washer, I wouldn't recommend it, as the chemise could shrink.

Packaging

Everything came wrapped in bright pink tissue paper, but no plastic wrap. On the label it had the washing instructions stating to hand wash the item. The washing instructions are little pictures, one is a washing machine with an "X" through it. When it comes to packaging, I would have liked it in plastic, and then the tissue paper. There was a cardboard tag with a photo of a model wearing the lingerie, that was pinned to the outfit. The packaging isn't very professional, unless it came in a clothing gift wrapped box already.

Overall, I'm in love with my new chemise. I'm a plus size women, and I was glad to see that Dreamgirl actually offered bigger sizes. This feels wonderful against my skin, and is comfortable enough to actually wear to bed. This isn't just a piece of lingerie that you would model for your partner, this is something that you can actually sleep in.

I would recommend this item to anyone who is interested in getting it. It's slimming, and comfy, and so pretty. Make sure to read the size chart for your proper size, as Dreamgirl fits small. Get the next size up from what you would normally wear. I normally wear an XL= 14, and their 1X/2X was the perfect fit.

I love how this makes my figure look. With the verticle pinstripes, this chemise hides your tummy problem area. It doesn't completely hide it, but it camouflages it quite nicely. I love the feeling of the fabric against my skin, and my fiance LOVES this lingerie on me! This is a regular item that I wear to bed, and actually sleep in!