by @Mint-Monster , 05/10/2021
Lovehoney Feline Frisky Leopard Print Catsuit Costume
Thank you Lovehoney for sending me this classic cat costume to review.
Off the bat, this isn’t really something I’d consider bedroom attire (nothing stopping it being, though) as it’s more in the Halloween costume department. There’s a very 70s Josie and the Pussy Cats vibe to it which is cool. A style gone by perhaps, but is nowhere near using up its nine lives just yet. There’s no secret zips or holes to be found so you’ll have to take most of it off if you need to use the loo or something more wild.
The materials are decent. Smooth and stretchy which is similar to leggings. I enjoyed running my paws across it. Mostly comfortable, but the only part that scritched and scratched were the inner seams at the top of the black legs. Pretty noticeable when walking and could be irritating after a while. Beware if you’re going to wear this out and about as it won’t keep you warm at all! BRR! From the backside it has some coverage but isn’t quite squat proof. Seamless underwear or a light thong should help. It may also be due to the suit pattern going paler around the ass area, too. Didn’t notice the surface seams that much as they tended to get blended out by the spots.
The ear headband is very basic, but goes well with the rest of the suit. Glad it wasn’t the fluffy kind. They arrived disassembled and you adjust the ears along the headband to get your preferred position. Pretty straight forward.
It comes with a collar and bell so people can always tell where you are. There’s two sizes to adjust to using the stud button fasteners. The largest feels too big for me, but the smaller one is fine. However, this then makes the back uneven. If you have long enough hair then you can cover up this imperfection. It may also just be me, but I think the collar would have been better in black to balance out the suit more? Imagine a cat having a collar that matches its fur. Odd, right? Anyway, nothing stopping you from switching it out with another one of your choice or even a simple choker.
I’m generally not a fan of low cut neck lines since all they do is remind me that I carry a Small Titty Committee member’s card. Maybe a good bra would help, but I don’t own any like that - just sports ones. Wearing one of my black sporties still seemed to balance well enough. I guess it’s always flattering to show off a bit of skin no matter what you have down them ways, right?
The stretchy belt completes the look and cinches in the middle. The suit looks a bit too plain without it - just adds that instant pizzazz, y’know? As the bold belt draws quite a bit of attention, it may not be best if you’re self conscious around the belly or hip area. Almost like it’s sitting on top of them. You can pull it down or adjust it, but it still tends to gravitate to the same zone regardless. I bet you could also mix the same snazzy belt with other pieces of clothing as well.
Love the tail and the way it hangs. It attaches to a tiny loop on the back so you can barely see how it’s staying there. It sits just at the right spot where a tail would probably be. I enjoyed making it move and shake a little too much. You have to be careful with it though because it wouldn’t take much to snap the loop or tear the back if the tail was pulled too hard. You could also turn the belt around and attach it to the straps if you wanted to for a higher tail, I guess? It has a bendable wire inside so you can add a bit of shape to it. Another fun factor it has is that the tail can be taken off and used like a whip! Don’t worry! The wire has foam around it so it doesn’t sting… much.
As a UK size 8 at 5’1, the S/M (8-10) suit fits for the most part. There’s some slight looseness around the shoulders and arms, but it certainly isn’t baggy. I also like the thumb holes for a sleeker and claw-like look. The fit was best around my ass and thighs which showed them off. It was everything below here that had issues. Afraid I’m a bit too short in the legs which is a common problem I have with pants and leggings. Anything south of the knees hangs loose with the feet parts being the most noticeable like giant socks. Even walking around made them limbo lower by themselves so be careful in case they get in the way. I thought it was an odd choice to have the feet sewn up (like tights). Having open ones may have made it slightly more fixable? Pulling them up would just make them fold around the thighs so that’s a no go. The suit looks amazing on the size 8 LH model, but she has an extra 9 inches on me. So I guess this won’t fit quite right if you’re vertically challenged or have short legs like me. You can try to combat this by wearing high boots to cover the loose areas. It may look like you’re wearing two sets of boots with the black designs on the legs, but it beats the other way I suppose?
It’s basically the same material as some of my leggings so I knew it would be safe in the washing machine. It doesn’t take too long to dry either. There was no noticeable change in the fit or quality afterwards. Only the main body requires cleaning as the rest of the accessories aren’t exactly in the firing lines to get dirty. A quick wipe over should do those. This is quite a sizable set, so you may want to think about storage options and keeping it together.
Overall, I think the set is cool and frisky. Adorable pointy ears that don’t grind my gears. Chest on show where it’s best. A collar and bell that don’t go so well, but at least the ass is class. And most importantly, excess fabric around the feet isn’t so neat. Even though my partner doesn’t like leopard print, he still admired how much you got in the set and the way it showed off my figure. He was in agreement with the leg parts, though. Sad meow. Just wish I was taller or had longer legs to fully appreciate the garment in all its growling glory.
Overall Rating: 4/5
Pros: Tail. That 70s vibe. Easy to clean. Cool belt. Cute, simple ears. Get quite a bit in set.
Cons: My legs aren’t long enough to appreciate it fully. Itchy seams. Collar. Low neck line.
Bottom Line: 80% PAW-some and 20% CAT-astrophic.