Overview
While perusing the Spring sales I came across the Vintage Doll Corset and Vintage Doll Bra & Mini Skirt at 50% off. They were not high on my list of wants but, unable to resist a good sale, I decided they were worth a try. These items are available in purple & black as well as light blue & white while supplies last. Personally I don’t regret obtaining either of them and recommend getting both in either color while you still can.
Material and Texture
Corset
According to the products tag, this corset is made of 92% nylon and 8% spandex. But it also contains a black lace overlay surrounding the upper half and mid-section of the garments front. While sturdy enough that it will be able to handle some wear the lace of this garment is a bit rough. Not to fret though because it barely touches the sides of your ribs while wearing it and this was not at all itchy when I wore it. The purple portion of this corset only lays on the front of the garment. It is not spandex or nylon but has a soft satin finish on the outer portion of the garment and a rougher inner shell. Around the corset there are four boning strips; two in the front abdomen and two in the back near the closure. As for the back I would say this portions contains most of the nylon and spandex of the corset. This leaves room for some give but also helps to keep all of your curves in order fairly well.


G-String
The tag of the g-string states that it too is 92% nylon and 8% spandex. I would say this isn’t quite the truth. This contains a lace V shaped front cover which matches the corset's lace and a spandex string that goes around your hips and butt. Within the garment lays a tiny patch of cotton at the crotch to protect against potential bacteria. I don’t know how well this would hold up however since it is rather small.


Design and Craftsmanship
Corset
For those of you who might not be aware the upper sides of this garment near the rib cage are not lined giving the garment a peak-a-boo feel in the front and back. Meanwhile the rest of the front contains a the shiny purple satin with the lace overlay surrounding the bra cups and half of the front portions mid-section. Halfway down the lace starts going toward the middle, settling between the front boning. One should note that the lace is a bit uneven on the right side, it is stitched closer to the boning and breaks off later than the left side.
Even though there are only four strips of boning provided in the garment I have to say that these strips plus the built in push-up bra does wonders to give me curves that I didn’t even know I had. Speaking of the bra, the lace at the front of the garment continues up a bit past the cups adding a bit of frill to the bust. For those of you looking for an item with removable bra straps you should know that these are firmly attached to the garment and cannot be removed. They can however be adjusted if you choose to do so.
To put this corset on there is an easy to use hook and eye feature in the back. It contains two adjustable rows equating to 12 eyes in each and 12 hooks across. The rest of the back is made up a nylon and spandex material that is sheer enough but show some skin but thick and dark enough to leave a bit to the imagination, which seems to be the theme of this set.



G-String
Simple in its design if you are looking for an item with some bootie coverage this isn’t the panty for you. However, the g-string is an optimal alternative for the crotchless panty. What is nice about the Vintage Dolls g-string is that the lace is simple but lovely since there is not much in terms of fabric to work with. The design features flowers spread out with stems and leaves sprouting out the sides.



Packaging and Cleaning
Packaging was nice and simple. This set came in a clear plastic back on a white, nondescript hanger. To clean the tag says to “Machine wash warm gentle wash darks separately tumble dry low, remove promptly do not ring or twist.” This is an accurate description of how to handle this garment although I would recommend using cold water to wash since warm will fade the color faster.

Sizing
My Measurements
110lbs, 5’3 height, 28 inch waist, 38 inch hips, 34C bra, dress 4/6
Fantasy Lingerie Size Chart

The Vintage Doll Corset and G-String is available in sizes Small-3X allowing for it to be available to a multitude of women. Since I have chosen the small I can only speak for those in a close range to my measurements with surety when I review this item. That in mind I would say this set find me pretty well. Although I would note that I don’t think the small would fit anyone with a waist past 29 inches comfortably. However something with breasts slightly bigger than mine, I consider myself a small C/large B cup, should fit comfortably.
Likes and Dislikes
What I wasn’t so fond of
My complaints for this corset are few and far between but I do have some in regards to the craftsmanship. Given the original cost for this set I would expect more from Fantasy Lingerie in terms of craftsmanship but they do not quite deliver here. The bottom hemline is not straight across the edges but rather the spandex stitched into the front hem causes the hemline to go inward. This leads to a slight puff, that plus the thin layer of material up front makes this garment feel cheaper than it should.
What I liked
Before I forget to mention it this g-string is great. I think it might be a feature for this product line because I also received the exact same panty with the Bra and Mini Skirt. Anyhow it’s not every day that I finds a g-string out of all underwear that they like but I have. It’s stretchy, comfy, pretty, and I forget I'm wearing it.
As for the corset I think it’s pretty amazing. From the picture below you might notice that my sides are curved in and cleavage amplified. I didn’t realize what kind of miracle this set worked on my body until looking at the pictures and was amazed. I consider this garment to be an exemplary item for those that are interested in spreading a positive light on their attributes without cosmetic surgery. Sets like these are true gems.



Product Line
Garter Chemise with G-String



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