Dreamgirl Raspberry Charmeuse Cami Set

I have been really liking cami sets recently as I think they're great for sleeping, lounging and even seducing, depending on the style, so when I saw this one I couldn't resist and it was added to my basket that very evening.

I was drawn to it because of the colour. Although pink isn't typically my shade, raspberry is an exception I'm happy to make. I also really like Dreamgirl products and have had great experiences with all of the items I've purchased from their brand.

The set arrived in a huge plastic packet with a tag attached. I think it could have been folded into one of the small pouches that Lovehoney use for their own-brand items, because the big one they went for just seemed like a waste to me. It's probably so that the items didn't crease, but they're folded up in a box during transit anyway, so it didn't really make a difference.

I was expecting high quality from this set and that's what I got. I did find one or two loose threads within the lace trim, but these can be quickly removed with some scissors. The rest of the camisole was well made and it seemed that the lace had been attached well to the satin. Both materials were soft, smooth and comfortable on the skin. The shorts appeared to be well made too, but my first impressions were that the cut had been done slightly too wide, as the shorts looked more flared than the photos suggest.

I purchased this set in a small (6-8) and I'm a size four to six for reference. I love that these shorts have an elasticated waistband as this makes them fit better than I had expected, holding up nicely. As I expected, the cut is too wide for me personally, which gives the shorts a weird shape from the back.

I know they are supposed to be french knicker style, but there seems to be too much material in the back, which makes them sag slightly, ruining the aesthetics a bit. It does draw the attention away from my inner thighs though, which is one good thing about the shape.

The camisole is lovely. It has adjustable sliders on the shoulder straps, which I need to tighten to their fullest extent to enhance the fit, but once I have, it fits like a dream. It shows off the top curve of the chest but doesn't give the whole game away.

It obviously has no padding or underwiring, so it isn't supportive, but as it's not low-rise in the front or back, a bra can be worn underneath if you wish to do so. I personally do, because despite having a smaller chest (30A) I like feeling comfortable and supported.

Overall, I can't find any flaws with the camisole. It's great, but the shorts aren't perfect. If they had been cut better then I think they would be more flattering, but as it is the shape of the shorts are quite strange and not the most comfortable. I prefer to wear the shorts from the similar Shirley of Hollywood set that I purchased around the same time, as they match fairly well with the cami from this set. Despite the shorts not being right for me, I would still recommend the set as they may fit better on other body shapes.

Was very disappointed with this.

Quality and colour are both fab. The top is very short and the shorts are a very strange fit with a big piece sticking out the back. Disappointed as I loved the picture. Definitely will be returning.

The purple satin bow set is a much better fit.