iCollection Plus Size Lace Overlay Satin Halter Neck Corset

I got this this morning and with eager anticipation nipped off into the bathroom before Mr J woke up. The Lovehoney packaging was as inconspicuous as always. The set was wrapped in a clear plastic bag giving me a tantalising glimpse of the wonder inside.

I ripped the plastic off whilst still locking the bathroom door and retrieved the pants from the packaging first. This is something I always do as many companies will send you some size 8 pants with a size 18 corset (oh lovely a wrist decoration?!). This was different, good quality well fitting matching skimpy knickers. I knew the corset was going to be lovely just based on the quality of the knickers, beautiful, silky with no loose threads and very well made. I quickly pulled them on and checked myself out in the full length mirror and they look fab. I'll probably wear them without the corset as they are comfortable and look great.

Next I held up the corset and had a good look at it. The first thing I noticed was the good thickness halter strap, beautiful quality with a nice feel and very well stitched and finished. There are no loose threads and all stitching, edging and finishing are absolutely faultless making this set feel very high end. I have had some shockingly low quality pieces from other vendors and this is in a whole new class of luxury an style(at a lower price I might add).

The waist ribbon which is often missing from most articles is of excellent quality, well stitched and very supportive; it sits perfectly at the waist pulling you in very well and really giving that hour glass. The next thing I noticed was the flap to cover the skin at the back by the lacing. This is an invaluable addition in my opinion as often the skin can wrinkle under the corset giving a poor appearance between the lacing, this covers it perfectly and the lovely silky material slides over the skin. It also avoids the ribbons rubbing at the skin. The corseting ribbons are already inserted and pulled through in the correct way i.e. they are tied in the middle of the back rather than the top or the bottom, this gives the optimum waist squishing ability. The hook an eye fastening is so well hidden at the side that I honestly wondered how on earth I would get it on! Then I found it perfectly hidden with 2 columns of eyes. My preference is always to use the set closest to the fabric as it looks better on.

Right then the next test getting it on! I set to work loosening the ribbon and opening the side closure and fastened it up. Even before pulling the corsetry tight it looks wonderful the lace panel to the front is very slimming and it gives you an hourglass appearance. The next part was to pull! So I dragged it tight and wow the shape the corset gives me is absolutely wonderful! The re-enforcing ribbon really supports and draws in the waist and the corseting ribbon at the back is well spaced on me. It doesn’t gape at either the top or the bottom and is pretty even all the way down which looks great.

The sizing is perfect and it honestly feels like it was made for me which is brilliant. The colour really compliments my hair and pale skin. As with all corsets when you first put them on the body moulds to the shape and after 30 minutes or so you can untie the ribbons an pull it tighter, this looked amazing and was still comfortable.

I am 5'5" and this corset is the perfect length for me so some taller women may get a gap between the knickers and the bottom of the corset but I imagine that this will still look good.

On fastening the front ribbon in a beautiful bow and re-adjusting my halter I was all set to go. Some harlot red lippy, a slick of mascara, my favourite "f*ck me shoes", my black silk dressing gown and off I went to surprise Mr J. I hit the remote on the stereo to wake him up and let the gown fall to the floor.

His face! To say it was a picture is an understatement, his jaw hit the bed and when he regained some consciousness he jumped up and bounded over obviously very excited. He walked around me dumbfounded appreciating the view, threw me over his shoulder and deposited me on the bed. The look in his eyes! Normally he is one for taking off the wrapper but not this time. He kept tracing the lines of the corset with his hands. Surprisingly it still felt very comfortable even in some pretty creative positions.

Afterwards I went for a quick shower and got it straight back on. I slipped into my black boot cut jeans, my black wedge pumps and a smart purple blazer. It looks classy and could probably pass in the office! The ribbon and the halter make it very effortless, not at all tarty and with the jeans it looks amazing. I honestly look like I have lost about a stone and it makes my boobs look great.

So far I have done some creative things in it with OH, had a little dance whilst doing my hair, walked to the shops and met a few friends for coffee (apparently MR J is a very lucky man!). If I can wear it in a coffee shop with no funny looks then it is ok as day wear. I really think this is my new favourite article of clothing, very versatile and I would not hesitate to pay the very reasonable price. It's not very often I get underwear that I can wear as every day clothing! Mr J is still looking at me like a wild animal, I keep telling him to wipe his mouth and I am really enjoying driving him crazy.

The bottom line is get this - Buy it! You will not regret it, it is beautiful, versatile, high quality and it will get your partners fire well and truly stoked! Well done Lovehoney you never fail to please!

This pulls you up and in! If you're a lady on the plus side, you'll appreciate this outfit.

It's made really well and holds you in, so you don't get that 'I'm about to fall out of this top' feeling that bigger girls tend to usually get with halter tops.

Flattering and really feminine, you need this outfit in your life.

My corset arrived and I couldn't wait to get it out of the wrapper.

It was of a lovely quality and felt great to the touch. Unfortunately, I had a few problems getting it on, maybe because I'm not used to wearing a corset. But once I had re-laced it, it looked great on!

The G-string that came with it didn't suit/flatter me, so am looking for a suitable re-placement.

The quality of the article was a very pleasant surprise, and in the future I would recommend this site to my friends.