Rene Rofe Plus Size Rene Rofe Long Sleeve Chemise Dress and Thong Set

I have ummed and ahhed over this dress for some time. I was desperate to find something like this but not sure if it would fit. I am at the upper end of the size range for this item.

But, worried that one day soon it may not be available, I bought it. And so glad I did.

I have other negligees and lacy items and some of them can be a little stiff but I was so pleasantly surprised when I opened this. As with all Lovehoney deliveries, the overall box was discreetly labelled and quickly delivered. The dress itself is in packaging showing the product picture as you see it here, nothing tacky.

With the dress there is a matching thong. I have found that thongs you receive with chemises and basques tend to be minimal to say the least and they aren't practical really but this one did at least match the fabric beautifully and presuming you aren't planning to wear it for long, it does the job.

The dress looked slightly different on me than the picture and that is really down to it being one size to span the range it fits. If you are around a size 16 I would imagine it would look just like the picture. In my case, it was very fitted but not overly tight. My partner actually commented that it looked intentional to be that way and was surprised when I showed him the product photo. It looked a similar fit to some of the more 'fishnet' dresses I have seen on the site.

The neckline is lovely, stays in place, and I would only make one comment that it could be longer for me. I am 5ft 8in and it barely comes to below my bum cheeks. Not a problem but worth knowing so you can decide if you like it. The sleeves were a perfect length for me.

All in all, a fantastic item and one I could wear for hours.

There was really the ONE feature of this lingerie piece that really appealed to me - the full sleeved arms! I have always preferred clothing that were either capped sleeved or longer but almost all of the lingerie pieces have the usual thin straps.

It had been a good while that this item had been sitting in my long listed wanted lingerie items and I finally went for it. I shouldn't have taken so long.

Style, Look and Quality:

This is one of the most demure styled lingerie pieces on offer in Lovehoney. However as you can tell from the photo the see through lace design is far from innocent. I love how simple this looks as well as the loose fitting feel to it.

The quality of the lace is well made. It is very soft and silky-like. So you don't have to worry about it scratching onto your skin.

A simple laced G-string is also accompanied with the top.

Fit, Support and Comfort:

As a size 18 I found that this was a little more fitted than how it is shown of the woman in the picture provided but still loose all in all.

With a big bust at cup size DD/E I wasn't too happy about the fact that there isn't any support however it did its job in being what it is; something non-restrictive and subtly sexy. It really emphasized my boobs. A simple black bra compliments this perfectly though.

The neck is beautiful but I found that it was higher than I wanted which didn't show off my bust as well as it could have. The sleeves don't come up right down to my wrist and are short by 2/3 inches. This didn't detract from the intricate laced edges that are also seen on the neck and base. It fit up to just above my bum. I am 5'4 in height too, so if you are looking something that was longer in length then this may be too short.

Packaging and Delivery:

Delivery is fast and discreet as always even with the free option! The babydoll itself is folded into a little box. The chemise is clipped into place on a single cardboard sheet inside. I'd advise extra gift wrapping if intended as a gift, however I found the minimal packaging eco-friendly.

Verdict:

I recommend this jewel to those that are quite shy or self conscious about showing all yet want to feel sexy and appealing. This garment lets you feel slinky, sexy and exposed without really having to bare all. It's also probably the only piece that has long sleeves- so if you don't like showing off your arms- this is for you! On a negative though, I do think it is a little pricey for what it is. A basic and simple designed lingerie made from lace.