Lovehoney Cherish Me Crotchless Suspender Shorts

The Lovehoney Cherish Me Satin & Lace Crotchless Suspender Shorts are both elegant and erotic.

As usual, the briefs arrive neatly folded in a clear plastic bag to ensure that they get to you in pristine condition. Once out of the wrapper, you can really appreciate the beauty and soft touch of the materials.

The satin is plain but compliments the floral lace which shimmers beautifully in the light. There is a pretty little bow on the front with a small gold Lovehoney charm in the centre and let’s not forget the open crotch and removable suspender straps.

The boyshorts were sent to me in a size M as I am a size 12/14 and the stretchy material hugs my hips and bottom nicely. The shape and scalloped edge across the back frame the bum and the wide sides give a flattering look.

The open crotch starts just above the labia on me providing a good front coverage while still being easily accessible as the back is open. The removable suspender straps are adjustable and have metal clips which show quality and provide a good grip on suspenders.

These gorgeous ivory boyshorts give you an elegant sexy look and feel, with or without a silky pair of stockings, and are perfect when paired with the matching Longline Bra. I have hand-washed and dried them as recommended and they are as gorgeous as when they arrived. (I guess that this is obvious but do not wear under or wash with darks as it will discolour or stain your beautiful lingerie!)

Also consider how you store them for the same reason. The only fault that I found is the information label. It is in the centre at the back so isn’t too much of an issue, but it is Black so is visible through the material. Very minor and can be carefully removed if you wished to do so.

I would recommend the Lovehoney Cherish Me Satin & Lace Crotchless Suspender Shorts to bride-to-be’s, any women who want light coloured lingerie and of course anyone who wants to treat their partner to a super sexy surprise.

I'm not a bride, but wearing these very girly boyshorts, along with the Cherish Me satin and lace longline bra, the SO was all but ready to propose! (I encourage you to read my review of said bra for more on that).

The knickers came neatly folded in an itty bitty cellophane square. Even in the same pack as the bra - which was also folded flat - it fit easily through the mail slot. Instead of the usual purple, the tag was a warm vanilla cream colour which really plays up the presentation.

These naughty but nice knickers take the core basics of the ever-popular Lovehoney lace boyshorts and jazz them up for the big day in all the right places. (If you're not familiar with the phenomena of the Flirty knickers, they are frequently in sales and deals, and there is no shortage of rave reviews about them.) There's a panel of smooth satin that rests over the Venus mound, allowing a wandering hand to glide right where you want it.

The boyshort or French knicker has always been one of the more comfortable and flattering fits for me. I have big boobs and a big bottom and due to the places my body distributes weight. My underwear sizes don't fluctuate as wildly as my actual size does. I prefer something like 12-14 knickers at the moment, although my jeans size would be more like 16-18. I tested the size M. Like any good boyshort should, these ones gently hugged the curve of my hips without cutting in and causing unsightly bulges. The cut likely isn't the only factor here - I'm sure the soft stretch lace has a hand in it as well. They sit on the skin, lighter than air, but not loose. Divinely comfortable.

The anti-crotch consists of two stretchy spaghetti string straps that ideally sit to either side of the pudenda. This is the only part of them, sans perhaps the suspenders, that is likely to cause you any bother. For yours truly, I only felt them about twice in a 12+ hour outing, which is on par for any knickers really, and easily and discreetly readjusted by shifting positions.

Now, these knickers come with detachable suspenders, and I wanted to try them both with and without before reviewing. The first wearing, where I wore them out for a long session (as mentioned above), I went without the suspenders. It being January, I thought I'd better wear my 100 denier tights instead of thin, laddered ivory stockings. Turns out, we were having a warm spell and I could have, but knowing what I know now I have to say I'm glad I didn't. Without the suspenders and under tights, they pretty well stayed put and were comfortable all night.

I love suspenders, but I have to say this time I preferred it without. I have always had an issue with suspenders that are attached to knickers or even to corsets/bustiers. For one, the detachable ones often just hook into a little loop (like on these ones), which can work themselves back out again while walking or playing. For another, they often end up not holding the stockings up, but instead being pulled down by them! A well-fitting garter belt is highly preferable.

The next time I tried on the set, I put the suspenders back on and attached the only pair of ivory stockings I have at the moment. It may be worth noting that they are in fact hold-ups (I have trouble finding non-hold-ups these days) and maybe a decade or so too small for me at this point.

But whether that was the cause or not, I felt an immediate shift in the comfort and fit of the knickers. They rode lower and threatened to drop with each step. (If I had worn them out like that the first time, I'm certain they would have.) The suspenders, however, did hold both to the stockings and to the knickers, so there's that. Again, it's possible that this could be remedied by a better fitting pair of non-hold-up stockings, but I don't have the means to test that theory right now.

Of course, these are definitely knickers made for show, so the bottom line is how they look. They look incredible. Satin and lace as a combo is a no-brainer, and the design is divine. The satin panel draws the eye to the juicy bits while the lace frames them, also accentuating the curve of the hips and buttocks. The little Lovehoney heart charm adds a little spark of gold, complementing the warm colour of the material. Being a connoisseur of white and white-ish lingerie, I can be picky about what a colour is labelled as. These are called ivory, and I fully condone the use of that word in this case. It is a shade or so away from white, but nowhere near the beige/nude colour that so often masquerades as ivory or cream or champagne.

My SO was enthralled the first time he got the full dose. We'd been out a long time and it was late, though, so we only fooled around some. The second time around, he went from zero to rock solid in a matter of seconds (not that that is unusual for him - lucky bunny that I am) and we got busy immediately. We were given little to no grief by the crotch straps and didn't have to take them off.

These are sure to make your bridegroom blush!

Cherish Me is a brand new range from Lovehoney and is part of a new bridal lingerie line to provide you with the perfect underwear to wear for your wedding night as the range comes in the classic wedding colours of ivory/cream for a sexy but sophisticated look.

I was invited via-email by Leanne to test the Lovehoney Cherish Me Ivory Lace Crotchless Suspender Shorts in exchange for an honest review. So thank you very much for the opportunity.

The lingerie Arrived via Royal Mail using the tracked 48 service that Lovehoney provide free with orders over £30. With all Lovehoney orders. You have complete discretion as the parcels are delivered in plain sealed packaging. You are kept informed by email of when your order has been dispatched and you are kept informed of the parcel delivery journey via email by Royal Mail.

The packaging that Lovehoney Lingerie arrives in is perfectly suitable as the boyshorts comes in a clear cellophane packet. It is simple, no frills packaging which you simply dispose of. The boyshorts are folded up neatly in the packet. You simply pull open the sealed flap and remove the boyshorts. There is a little beige and gold cardboard tag attached with care instructions printed on. Just snip to remove

I feel there is only one way to start the description of the boyshorts is to say many congratulations to the Lovehoney design team as the boyshorts have been created to perfection.

The ivory lace really adds so much beauty to the lingerie that we both fall more in love with the boyshorts every time we view them. The lace has a delightful scalloped edge that gives a lovely all around design to the edge of the shorts.

The front of the shorts has a deep waistband of lace which narrows as it reaches the centre of the shorts, where there is a perfectly-placed small satin bow which has the gorgeous Lovehoney gold heart embellishment set into the bow.

The lace waistband continues round to the reverse of the shorts where the lace deepens to clearly emphasize the shape of your bum, as the lace finishes into a V-shape to create a lovely view of your bum cheeks as the lace flows over your skin, while still managing to leave enough of your bum cheeks exposed for your lover to have a pleasurable view.

Sewn into the front lace is a cream satin panel with two strips that run from front to back to create the crotchless element. The panel is placed perfectly to keep the crotchless element of the shorts a surprise until you reveal all to your lover. There are four detachable suspender straps, which have a cream ribbon to cover over the clips which you securely attach the stockings to.

As I was waiting for my wife as she was getting changed into the boyshorts, I did have high expectations of the lingerie, and when my wife was ready as I opened the bedroom door, not only were my expectations met but by far exceed them as I first viewed her in the lingerie.

She did combine the boyshorts with the matching longline bra and attached a pair of white stockings. She did inform me that the stockings were very easy to attach to the suspenders straps, and they did stay secure during our lovemaking session.

I'm glad the shorts have been designed to be crotchless as it would be criminal to have to remove the boyshorts during a session. The crotchless area is the perfect size to comfortably perform oral sex or, when it is time for making love, for a smooth feel and no catching the strips during thrusting motion.

The shorts do look truly wonderful to view for me on my wife. As I was making love to her, the Cherish Me boyshorts did give my wife an extra special appearance, as she truly did look like a beautiful angel, and I would marry her again so she could wear this gorgeous lingerie to experience her wearing it on our wedding night.

I wasn’t the only one impressed with the bridal boyshorts, as my wife did love the feel of the lovely soft lace and smooth satin against her skin. She very much also enjoyed how the shorts were making her feel, as not only was she feeling particularly sexy, the whole ivory lace did give a virgin bride look, and feel the boyshorts would be very suitable for brides who have their wedding upcoming. If you are like us and you are already married then the Cherish Me range would be suitable for celebrating your anniversary or special nights away. My wife also wore the shorts without stockings and they do still look good but don’t give off the same effect as when worn with stockings.

The quality of Lovehoney lingerie has always been made to a high standard and the boyshorts do match the quality I have come to expect from Lovehoney, as the lace and satin material of the boyshorts is proof of this as they look and feel very well made, and I can't fault the stitching as there is not a loose thread in sight. The suspenders straps are also great quality as they are strongly sewn into the boyshorts and the suspenders clips hold the stockings in so they don't come loose during the rigorous of a passionate lovemaking sessions.

I was sent the Medium to test, which is a 10-12. My wife is a size 10 and the boyshorts fitted her perfectly as there is good amount of stretch in the shorts to provide a secure and comfortable fit. This does give you the choice to plan on wearing the shorts all day under your dress or just in the bedroom for the duration of your session.

To wash the boyshorts, Lovehoney recommended to cold hand wash only. This is how we wash all of our Lovehoney lingerie, and the boyshorts are no exception as we washed them and placed on the radiator to dry. During washing there were no changes to the quality of the material or fitting of the boyshorts in any manner.

As the boyshorts are a tester item, there is no fixed selling price yet. I have always found Lovehoney lingerie to be reasonably priced and good value for your money.

Overall Lovehoney have designed the Cherish Me wedding lingerie to perfection as it really does have everything you need as the perfect sexy knickers to wear on your big day. Comfortable for all day wear and perfectly ideal for your wedding night with being able to remain on, with the added sexiness of the knickers being crotchless, and even more striking with stockings attached. The beautiful look of the lace and satin combined gives a sweet bridal look while still remaining stunningly sexy for a first night of husband and wife lovemaking.