by @For_Your_Eyes_Only_x, 13/01/25
Lovehoney vintage Bliss Ivory Lace Open-Back Basque Set
As an owner and lover of the Vintage Bliss skirted body and bra set, I just had to complete the collection and get the basque set too.
At size 10 on top, 12 bottoms, 36C and 5ft6, I received this set in size Medium. Although the basque is boned and has a beautiful mix of different delicate materials, it has a good element of stretch and fits just fine! The back has a number of hook and eye fastenings which supports getting on/off easier and allows some adjustability, along with the shoulder straps and band on the g-string. For a lingerie piece that isn’t size specific, I found my boobs fit the cups well and even appeared a little boosted, as well as well support by the underwire.
The basque is beautiful; it’s classic, it’s elegant, it’s incredibly feminine and soft. The gentle lace and mesh materials, the scalloped detailing and the pearlescent “buttons” all add to the overall demure look. The colour scheme is soft and beautifully pairs with a pair of white or nude stockings.
The overall shaping of the basque enables a very snug fit; it sits tight against the body with the boning adding structure. The boning isn’t uncomfortable or too stiff unlike some other basques.
The open-back is a lovely feature, particularly the corset-style detailing. I would prefer this if you could tie it with two ends, however it does work how it is and still looks divine.
Overall I really adore this set, just like I have with the others. I’d personally only change the strip of ribbon that sits across the waist; it almost appears unfinished and a little out of place compared to the high quality standard of the rest of the set.
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Pros: theme, materials, colours, fit, open-back, adjustability
Cons: A couple of bits I’d change but nothing I don’t like!
Bottom Line: A beautiful lingerie set. The Vintage Bliss collection doesn’t fail to impress!