This is the item I've wanted the longest---from the first day I joined Eden, I knew someday it would be mine. That day has finally arrived, and not a minute too late. This bustier incorporates all of my favorite things: it's a bustier, it's black, purple, and it has pyramid studs! All things that, when put together, make something truly irresistible to me. As usual, I've been fiendishly waiting by the door ALL day for this to arrive.



Packaging: This bustier came packaged in a basic plastic bag, wrapped in brown paper in the shipping box. Nothing fancy, but nothing chintzy, either. The tag contains all the stock photos we have here on Eden, as well as the chosen size, and color. The straps and garters are each packaged in their own Ziploc baggies, and are attached to the hanger strap (along with the tag) by a little black safety pin. Cute, and I love that it's color-coordinated. No plastic thingies to worry about creating holes in the garment!



Appearance: I couldn't love the looks of this bustier more. Black pyramid studs line the cups, and 5 lines of them go down the length of the front, on top of the bones. My camera flash makes the bustier look blue in some of the pictures, but really it's the exact color pictured in the stock photos...a gorgeous, sexy, regal purple! The fishnet overlay is stretchy and well-attached. The quality of this piece is fantastic, though, a few of the pyramid studs on the cups seem a little bit loose. Hence, the 4 star rating instead of 5.

Material & Care: Except for the trim, this is made of 80% Nylon and 20% Spandex; so even with the boning, this bustier has some stretch. The care instructions read: Handwash only. Hang to dry. Nothing complicated, and more or less what you would expect from any bustier or boned item.

Size: This bustier definitely runs a little big, in my opinion. I bought this in a medium due to the molded cups, (see my review of the Coquette wetlook molded cup dress, which is a PERFECT fit) and while it fits well, I think I could have gotten away with a small. The cups are actually adequate on this for my 34D chest, maybe a small would be a little too small in that area, but I can't imagine by much. If you have a large chest, this might not offer the most bust support - but don't quote me on that, I'm no expert.



On the tightest settings, I can still feel the bustier slide around a little bit. Not too big that I can't wear it, just enough to make it probably less slimming than it has potential to be. Also, it gives me that little gap that I hate -- when the bustier isn't flush against your stomach, and instead hangs over just a little bit. I assume with real pants on, this will be less noticeable. If not, I don't know what I'll do. Just make do, I guess, this bustier is too hot to not wear everywhere.



Ignore my Ninja Turtle pj pants, will you?

For a bustier with such flexible bones, it actually does a pretty good job, while maintaining comfort. Also, something I love: this bustier is long enough on me! I'm 5'7" with a long torso, and I rarely have that happen. Typically, corsets and bustiers hit just below my belly button and I can't wear them out of the house, which is my main goal when buying one. Not a problem here. Thank you, Coquette!

Overall, this is a fantastic piece and I couldn't be happier that it's FINALLY in my collection after nearly a year!

Still loving everything about this bustier, wearing it tonight to a friend's party as a matter of fact. They don't get any better than this!