I love lingerie! But not all lingerie loves me. Especially after what four kids and getting older has done to my body. That’s why I get super excited when I find something that is forgiving and adjustable, and fits me well. And it really gets bonus points if it makes me look good on top of all that. And I would definitely say the Belle de Jour Bustier does all that.

This bustier is truly lovely! I especially like the fact that it has a little bit of boning, There is one on each side of the diagonal lace in the front and two that come straight down on each side of the back. It does just enough to hold everything in somewhat, but not too much that it’s uncomfortable. It also is mostly made of a very stretchy material that is 94% polyester and 6% spandex. This allows it to be a bit more adjustable and makes breathing a lot easier. This material is extremely soft and has just the slightest bit of a sheen to it. It is clasped in the back with 10 small hook and eye closures. There is a double row of eyes giving you even more ability to adjust it to your size. At the front of the bustier, in a diagonal pattern that starts wide at the top and narrows at the bottom, is a beautiful sheer fabric inset that looks it has tiny polka dot running through it. This is not only gorgeous but also helps to make the waistline appear thinner. And I need all the help I can get with that! Covering that is on each side and across the bottom of the front is a beautiful wide lace with a rose design on it.

I bought this in a size Medium and I would say I’m on the larger end of a size 6 right now. It fits me well except it’s a tad big in the bra area, which is to be expected because I’m rather small chested. I wear a size 32 C bra. The bra part of it is underwire and has full coverage. From the pictures I thought there was a bit of padding or contour to the bra, but alas, there’s not. So like I said, the bra is a tad big, mostly because of my size and the fact that it is full coverage (I usually buy demi bras for that reason). But it still looks pretty good on. The bra straps are adjustable and there is a pretty satin bow at the front and center of the cups.

The bustier has four adjustable and removable garters. The fabric is stretchy and very shiny. It looks like elasticized satin strips. The hooks for the hose are the regular sliding type with the loop being made of metal and the tab piece is made of what looks like plastic or rubber. These are very well made and the length of them was perfect for me.

The bustier comes with thong panties that match the sheer fabric and lace design in the front. It has the rose pattern at the top, with the sheer fabric coming down from there all the way up the back. This is all bordered by a thin elastic that also goes around the hips. These are really pretty, very comfortable, and even have a nice little cotton crotch panel.

This bustier outfit also comes with a nice pair of hose. I love that! It’s so much nicer to not have to go out and buy separate hosiery, at least not until I run them. And believe me that will happen quick enough. The hose are a very soft nice sheer black. The tops of them have a wide elastic band similar to the tops of thin trouser socks. They are tight enough to be worn as thigh highs, but work well with the garters too. I really like these hose and wish I could actually buy back ups of them. They’re actually as nice as the ones I pay $10 a pair for.

The cleaning instruction for this bustier set is to hand wash cold and line dry. I have already done that once, and everything came out good as new.

Overall I really like the Belle de Jour Bustier. It is extremely well made, has a bit of give and looks gorgeous on. I felt beautiful and sexy wearing it. And by the look on my husband’s face when he saw me in it I assume he agreed.

So I guess you could say this little outfit is……wife tested, husband approved!

This is still one of my favorite corsets! So far there is no sign of wear and tear. I have washed it several times already and it is holding up very nicely.