Seven 'til Midnight Wine Velvet Longline Bra Set

I saw this set for the first time on Instagram of all places and that was quite a while ago, so naturally, I forgot all about it. Then I started watching an episode of Undie Mondays where it was featured and I fell for it all over again. It appeared on the site later that week and it went straight into my basket without so much as a second thought or a blink.

It arrived in a clear plastic packet, which is not unusual for this brand. Sometimes things come in pretty pink boxes, but this was not one of those times. I purchased this for myself so I didn't really care, but gift-wrapping would be appropriate if you're buying for a partner.

Quality wise, this set was flawless. The standards from Seven 'til Midnight seem to be increasing and I'm really impressed with them as of late. There were no issues with either of the pieces in this set and both appeared to be made well. I'd never thought of velvet as a lingerie material before but I actually loved it. It felt nice and soft to the touch and worked beautifully with the supple lace and mesh. None of these materials caused irritation or discomfort.

Starting with the knickers, I was really impressed. I know a number of forum members have been asking for high-waisted knickers for months now and this is the perfect pair. I love high-waisted styles because they frame the butt, elongate the legs, pull in the stomach and draw attention to the smallest part of my frame which is the waist. I feel like these knickers will suit everyone regardless of body shape or size and I honestly wish they were sold alone as I'd buy several pairs.

I'm a size four and purchased the small size and the knickers fit perfectly. I didn't feel as though they would fall down or slip off, but there was enough room for someone who's a size eight to get in them comfortably. I'm really glad these knickers have a crotch as it's becoming quite difficult to find bedroom undies that don't have an opening and I honestly think coverage can be sexier sometimes, especially with retro styled sets like this one.

Another favourite style of mine at the moment is longline bras, so I think I hit the jackpot with this set. The one included is absolutely stunning and I'm really struggling to find anything to dislike about it. It fits my band size (30) well on the tightest hook-and-eye setting and I can see it accommodating for those up to a 34. If you wear this band size and have anything bigger than a D cup then I'd recommend sizing up to make sure you're comfortable.

I wear an A and I'm always cautious that bras could flatten the little bust I do have but this one didn't. I see no reason as to why it won't fit other cup sizes though as there seems to be plenty of room leftover. Having said that, there's no gaping in the cups whilst I'm wearing this bra and it's not obvious that there's room remaining. It's incredibly flattering and I think quite supportive due to the fact it has underwiring.

Overall, I think this is one of the most beautiful sets that I own. I'm going to treasure it for a long time. I'm really hoping that Lovehoney will continue to add more longline bras to their lingerie offerings and hopefully, some more high-waisted knickers. I really need more styles like this in my life. It's practically perfect. I wouldn't have minded if the shoulder straps had been a tiny bit thicker for additional comfort, but that's really a minor afterthought rather than a criticism.

As soon as I saw this on the site I fell in love with it. I thought that it was rather a surprise for Lovehoney to bring something like this onto their site. The long line bra style, the velvet material and the retro high-waisted knickers are a match made in heaven - basically the only style I'll go for.

They're packaged in clear plastic. You can see straight away that the images on the site simply do not do it justice. The quality is probably the biggest thing to note here. It felt so expensive. It's so cheap for an entire set!

The colour of this is an intoxicating red wine - a little deeper than it would seem in the pictures. It is complemented by gold accents in the strap detailing and the suspender clips.

It fit really nicely considering I find it really hard to find anything that does. This style will be really flattering to many shapes and sizes.

This set made me feel really beautiful. More of this stuff please!

Fits perfectly as I am a 10-12. Looks stunning and feels wonderful!

I had bought it as a Christmas surprise for my boyfriend (to go in either the Naughty or Nice box), but I can't wait to share it with him.

Lovehoney come up with something else, or the box will be empty!