Booties's review of Sweet Streak Royal Brocade Lace-Up Corset Style Bustier Set

What more could I ask for?

Reviewed: 18 Feb 2011 by Booties, a Going Steady Straight Female

I ordered this as a cheaper alternative to a pricier corset I had my eye on, though I had my doubts about purchasing something so much cheaper.

I was absolutely 100% wrong to worry!

In my experience, Sweet Streak are a fantastic brand. I have bought a good few things from them and have never once been let down. Like all my other purchases, this bustier looked exactly like it does in the photo (though the "red" described is definitely pink, as shown), was great quality and absolutely gorgeous!

I am a size 10-12 depending on the store/brand/design, and ordered this in a size 12-14 for fear of the 8-10 making me look like a squashed sausage! The item fit me brilliantly, though even laced as tight as possible it would not completely hug me at the bottom. I have a feeling this is just the style of this particular bustier though. If you're between sizes, I would say it's safe to get the bigger size as I did, though if you want a really tight fit, the size down would be your best bet (this said, it could be uncomfortable).

The boning in the bustier is fantastic, it draws your waist in, though not uncomfortably, following your natural shape. You can definitely feel the tight hug of the bones, but they don't dig in or hurt. If you do it up too tight and start bending down, etc, I shan't deny it'll take your breath away, though! Otherwise very comfortable. The material is lovely, the OH just held me and stroked me for a good while. The ribbon lacing is good quality too, unlike a lot of products!

So! Overall, a sexy but elegant little number in either colour, I chose pink (red). Goes lovely with the thong (which was actually a tiny bit too big for me, but they always are) or a pair of jeans. It can be outerwear or lingerie depending on your preference! Very good quality and does its job!

My only qualm with the thing is that the clasps at the front are the kind that require careful pulling, positioning and sliding. You either need to unlace it and have someone pull you in or somehow try to get the lacing right first, or you'll never get those clasps done up! So make sure you have a minute to yourself if you want to surprise someone with this!