This set from Leg Avenue caught my eye when I first got on Eden about 5 years ago. It remained in my wishlist until I decided to buy it when it was put on sale at deep discount. It sat around my apartment for the last 6 months or so because when I got it I was dissapointed. I tried on the top and it didn't fit my chest. I never even bothered to try on the bottoms. I'm de-cluttering and rediscovered this set. I'm smaller now, so it fits better, but I found out that while the tag says L, it's actually a M! It's good to know that I can wear a size M in Leg Avenue. I just wish my boobs were just a tad smaller. Then this would be perfect! The panties fit great and so does the rest of the top.

*Contents/overview: Two piece set

*Crop top
*Panties

This set is from Leg Avenue. It comes with a crop top with underwire and padding. The bottoms are a matching pantie brief. This set is available in S, M, L.

*Material: Soft, stretchy

This set is made of 100% nylon. It's all mesh with varying layers. There is some elastic and a small satin bow. The padding in the cups is thicker than I would expect from Leg Avenue at a price like this. There are metal underwire pieces and eye and hooks. The mesh fabric is soft and very stretchy, but it is also thin and breathable. It's comfortable for the most part. I experienced some irritation around the sleeves. The bottom part of the top is see through and so are the panties.

*Design/craftsmanship: Well made

All measurements are for the medium.

The company describes the top as an "underwired mesh peasant top cami". I consider a crop top. It's 11" long from the middle of the chest to the bottom and 15" from the top of the shoulder to the bottom. It's 15" from arm pit to arm pit and 12 1/2" across right below the bust. The bust is designed very much like a regular bra. It has underwire but the pieces don't come up all the way on the sides of the cups and there is 1 1/4" of separation in the center. The padding is mediocre, flexible, and soft. It doesn't really add bulk, but it smooths things out and hides nipples. On top of the cups is a layer of mesh that is sewn so that ruffles occur. This portion of the top is the only completely non see-through area. In between the cups is a tiny bow and at the top is a layer of ruffles that runs into the cap off-shoulder sleeves. There is a band just like a bra that has the other parts sewn to it. The band goes all the way around to the back and closes the top with a double row of eye and hook closures. There are three sizing choices. Right below the closure is a small key hole opening.

The sleeves are a bit poofy and when worn off the shoulder the top looks like a peasant top. I suppose it has the same sort of look with them higher up too. It's classic, cute, and feminine. The sleeves has a elastic bands in them that might be scratchy or too tight for some people.

I really like the panties because they are not a generic after though thong. They are perfectly matching with ruffles to boot. The general style is a brief but they are cut a bit in the back to show some cheek, at least they do on me. There is a large panty liner and they are see through. There is a small black bow in the front, but it's off center on mine.

*Cleaning/packaging: Hand wash, Hangers

The set came on black plastic hangers and was wrapped is pink tissue paper that reminds me of Victoria Secret. There are also cardboard tags attached that need to be removed from the garment before wearing. The fabric isn't too likely to snag, but I would remove them with scissors.

To wash, hand wash in cool water. The tag says it can be tumble dried on low. I wouldn't lay out to dry because of the padding.

Made in Taiwan.

*Sizing: Runs small according to chart, but good for a medium

At the time of buying this, I wasn't as in shape as I am now and almost always ordered large from Leg Avenue. In my experience of the leading lingerie brands (Coquette, DG, and LA), it runs the smallest usually. I ordered the large...or so I thought. The cardboard tag says large, but the tags on the inside of both items say medium! YEAY! I dropped a size in LA lingerie, apparently.

According to their size chart (on their website) a medium should fit a dress size 8-10 (small range, right?!?!), B-D cup, 34-36" band, 25-27 waist (the reason I usually order up), and 36-38" hips (another reason...). At the time of the this review, I am about ~145 lbs, size 8 in most jeans, 34 or 36 D breasts, and 38.5" hip. You can see why I'd order the large even though, I fit in some of the measurements for the M.

Lets start at the top. The top itself fits me well. I wear the eye and hooks on the smallest choice in the back with no trouble. The trouble for me is that I spill over the cups. The underwire doesn't go all the way up on the sides. If it did, this would work better for bustier women. This is the only place I wish I had the large in. The rest is great. However, I don't think it will fit the high end of the M range well. So it is slightly inaccurate in that regard.


Too much unstable cleavage for larger breasts to wear out...at least for me to feel comfortable.


The panties fit so much better than I thought they would. The fit very well on my hips and butt. If I were larger, this would dig in. Currently, it's a good tightness.

*Re-done Sizing/BEST fit:

Dress size: 6-10
Cup: B-C
Band: 34-36"
Waist: Don't really need to worry about it much
Hips: 36-38"

Accessories:

I you like showing your mid drift, pair this will a low rise pair of jeans. Otherwise, a simple pair of solid thigh highs will do.



*Conclusion: ★★★★

Leg Avenue failed to correctly label their item, but I'll put that aside. Even though I don't fit the cup fr the range, I still think the bust on this isn't the best it could be for design. The padding and underwire is a great thing to have, but since it doesn't line the entire cup, it ends up being flimsy and not that much of a help. While this is also cute, it falls somewhere between intimate wear and something that can be worn with clothes. I don't feel very seductive in it, just meh... I guess it's just not my style. Since I'm betting this one is on its way to being discontinued, I probably won't return this even though I printed a label. I'll probably decide to just sell it at a local consignment shop or on Eden Classifieds.

I think I wore this once, maybe twice. It's cute and all, but I just don't think of it when I'm choosing among my many pieces of lingerie. It doesn't stand out much. However, because it isn't hugely unique it can be matched with other things.