Lovehoney Midnight Mirage Black Lace Basque Set

Thanks to Lovehoney for choosing us to review this new basque set, sent as usual in their discreet packaging by 48 hr tracked mail.

Once opened, the wife was very keen to try it on! This is an all black lace and mesh basque set, which has a slight sparkle to the lace, in the right light. Putting the basque on, you have 5 non-slip adjustable shoulder straps with a 3 row hook and eye full length back fastening. Also, with this basque you get a lace choker effect halterneck, that sits comfortably around 3/4 of the neck. The lace on the halterneck, along with the lace underwired cups has a subtle eyelash style effect edging. T

he body of the basque is provided with boning which is reasonably firm, but soft and pliable enough to prevent any cutting into the skin. Then finally to complete this garment, there are 4 removable suspender straps, plus a matching cotton gusseted lace G-string.

How did it feel to wear? Well, the wife is a size 12 with a 36c bust, and she found it very comfortable to wear, once she had adjusted the various straps and rear fastening to her liking. There was enough stretch in the lace and mesh to provide a very comfortable fit, without any unnecessary pinching or digging in. It was good to have the choice of wearing stockings or not doing so, by removing the suspender straps. Then finally, she was quite impressed by the G-string, which was decently made and comfortable, so it didn't cut in!

All in all, a well made worthwhile addition to her sexy wardrobe collection, and one she'll be proud to wear time and again. And, hubby agrees .This set is called Midnight Mirage and, with the wife wearing it, yes, my mirage!

Lovehoney always send everything out in a plain box, so discretion is assured.

At first appearances the basque is so pretty, delicate flowery eyelash lace, soft to the touch. Already loving it and haven't even put it on yet.

Starting at the top and working down. It has a delicate eye lash lace collar that sits round the front of your neck leading to the shoulder straps. There are three straps running down at the front from the collar. Two run at angles to the outer corners of the cups and the third runs straight down through the cleavage to the centre where the cups meet. The cups are 3/4 with the eye lash trim on the edge, and a little LH charm at the cleavage.

It has six flexible plastic bones, giving it a lovely curved shape. Down the back there are three rows of hook/eye fastenings, 14 of them top to bottom. The flowery lacing of the body is only at the front of the basque, the back, has soft sheer plain back panels.

Four detachable adjustable suspenders complete the basque. They have metal clips. They are a good length.

Finally the panties. They are made of the same flowery lace at the front. The gusset is cotton lined and the back is bottomless. Just a strap running across each bottom cheek. The waistband has adjustable sliders to achieve the perfect fit.

I am a size 8/10 with 30F boobs. We received the medium fit basque. Its a lovely fit in the body but my boobs don't fill the cups, so feel a small might have been a better fit, but probably would have had to use the outer hook/eyes rather than the inner row which I used for the medium. The back panels have a little stretch in them.

The build quality is exceptional, no loose threads or pulls. It's hand wash only (cold) and line dry.

This is a very sensual ensemble. You could not fail to feel sexy wearing it. Add those black stockings to your order and you are in for an evening of fun and frolics. A 10/10 on the phworrrrr scale.

Add this to your sexy drawer and you won't go far wrong, highly recommended.

I'm a big lover of lingerie, and out of the popular styles basques tend to be my favourite.

This one has a lot going for it visually, though the fit leaves a few things to be desired (for my body type and preferences.)

I loved the collar neck and adjustable cage straps. The lace pattern, eyelash edging and all around design are just lovely too. And the companion thong - often afterthought and very basic - is sexy and fresh. The two straps that climb over the buttocks instead of between them accentuates the bum in a different way, which I found very flattering.

The material is comfortable enough not to distract you from your fun. I wore it under some loose clothing while dancing in a very warm room and didn't find it overly sweaty or itchy. It's not the softest to the touch, but I didn't find this to be a problem.

It's stretchy, but supportive, giving the bodycon effect.

As a bonus, I was surprised to find that it didn't cause too much fleshy overspill at the armpits as sleeveless items are often guilty of, even despite the cups being too small for my ample boobage.

That, of course, is one of the drawbacks, though being familiar as I am with Lovehoney sizing, it was neither a shock nor will I hold it hard against them.

With that said, the soft, 3/4 cups were impressively capable of (albeit barely) containing my breasts without looking weird.

Another drawback is the fact that it is secured by hook and eye fastenings all the way up the back... Looks nicer, but is fiddly as heck and harder when you have over a certain level of curvature. I have to fasten it carefully with it on backwards and under my bust, then awkwardly shimmy it around and up into place. Not ideal.

The other negative is the plastic boning. While I love the look of the piping and appreciate the attempt at adding shape and support. I find plastic boning always defeats the purpose. It warps without fail, and eventually if not immediately permanently changes shape. This effects the line of the lingerie, can cause discomfort, and affects one's ability to wear it again after a change in size. I may try removing them and see how that suits.

All things considered, this basque set holds up quite well to criticism. The few flaws it has are outweighed by the general sexiness of the design.