Lovehoney Plus Size Underwired Lace Triangle Bra & Crotchless G-String Set

The product came in a discreet box as expected, and when I opened it, I can't lie I was a little confused by all the strings and attached bits. Turns out, it was the thongs that were attached to the bra, and because they both have stringy like features it looked a little confusing.

But as soon as I put it on, I fell in love. I felt so sexy, The bra and thongs fitted perfectly and felt so comfortable, yet looking so sexy. Thank you, Lovehoney, once again very happy with the purchase.

What a set!

I must admit, I was rather skeptical at first with the sizing. I purchased the Queen (18-24). I am a size 16, but have GG boobs, so always have to purchase larger sizes so the top half fits! This set look absolutely amazing on! Perfect fit for my particular size and shape. There were still on the larger size for the underwear, but they didn't look silly!

I took a photo wearing this item, and sent it to my husband. Needless to say, he arrived home for lunch rather soon!

Finally something to fit my bottom half as well as the top without having to purchase individual items, which can become pricey!

Great quality item. Washes lovely!

Would definitely recommend!

As the title of the review indicates, I myself am very pleased with this little number, but I can definitely see it is unlikely to work for everyone. Why? Different body shapes simply require different lingerie. Let us explore this product a bit more.

This naughty black set comes in a simple, cellophane bag, with the bra attached to the thong - be careful when removing the little plasticky whatsit, you certainly do not want to ruin your lingerie before you even get the chance to try it on.

The quality of the product is fine in my book, there are no loose threads and, mercifully enough, it is easy to cut off the labels without leaving any frayed bits that would spoil the overall look of the set. The lace is relatively minimalistic, yet lovely. Even though it is recommended you only hand-wash these undies, I opted for the Hand-wash/Delicates cycle, because the dry and a tad psoriatic skin on my hands does not agree with actual hand-washing. I obviously set the lowest temperature available and, thankfully, I can vouchsafe that this procedure is perfectly safe for this lingerie set. So far so good.

Let’s move to the size and fit paragraphs. Well, I usually wear size 14 or 16, but I have a simply massive ribcage and broad shoulders which, when coupled with my wide-set boobs, means I go for 38DD bras. And this lovely set was introduced as being suitable ladies who wear this particular size. When set on a fairly tight setting, the band fits me just fine - I think it can accommodate a fairly wide size range (I imagine that it should be okay even for those who need a 42” circumference) because it is fully adjustable. Tying the halterneck-style straps is also easy, and fine for a number of sizes.

But there is one problem - it becomes very obvious that the overall effect will greatly depend on the shape and size of your bosom. As I have mentioned before, my breasts are quite widely set - some triangle bras are a complete disaster (some time ago, I bought and reviewed one of Lovehoney’s own triangle bras and I was unable to give it more than two stars because the fit was just awful), and some, thankfully enough, make this unfortunate feature of mine look surprisingly good.

I am happy to report that this bra qualifies for the latter category. Some ladies may want to “wow”, others are bound to feel like “ewww”. Not every body shape goes well with certain clothing designs. While my body is generally horrific (as you would expect in a 30-year-old who has never been on a date), there is thankfully still a good bit of firmness to my boobs. When it comes to this bra, this is fortunate, because the underwiring provides only very little support. Ladies with heavier bosoms may find this design lacking, though.

The lace thong is quite large (I would say it is best suited to those who consider themselves between “a larger 16” and an “average 20”). I can say the thong straps sit quite well on my rather generous hips but prior to my abdominoplasty, I would have surely been horrified by the fit. If your extra poundage is relatively “equally distributed” around your hips and midsection, you will like the thong, but if you, for instance, have relatively trim hips but a bit of belly sag, the straps may, sadly enough, accentuate just those bits you want to keep hidden.

To sum things up, I can say that while I was pleasantly surprised by this lingerie set, I also see possible issues other ladies may have with these particular pieces of lingerie. Some will think that the straps work miracles for accentuating their hips, some may find the straps cutting into their skin in a decidedly unflattering way. Some may find the lacy bra great and seductive, others may be depressed by the fact it does not give them enough support. Some may think the general effect is stunning, others may find everything all over the place. This set is simply bound to be a hit-or-miss product; and this neither a fault on the part of Lovehoney, nor anything we should blame our bodies for - it is all about the simple fact that different styles work for different shapes.