Livia Corsetti Satoko See Through Babydoll Set

Sexy lingerie always has a fine line to walk: cute or slutty? Simple and refined or elaborate and extravagant? Thankfully, the Livia Corsetti Satoko See Through Babydoll Set manages to get all the best parts right without succumbing to too many of the potential pitfalls.

Firstly, it does a good job of balancing between 'sexual' and 'adorable'. There's no doubt that that the pink detailing has a certain cuteness to it, but it's offset by the rich black: it might not be a full latex catsuit, but this is a product that's designed to be sexy, and it works. The mesh is borderline transparent, so it lets you show off exactly what you should be proud of without getting in the way, acting as a frame for your... well, let's say 'natural talents' without feeling redundant. Certain lingerie items feel a little like the sprig of parsley on the side of a restaurant dish, but this has a value all of its own.

The slight ruffling at the sides is just enough to be noticeable without it seeming entirely deliberate, which throws off the aesthetics a little, but it's a minor quibble on what is generally an extremely sexy little number that is likely to spend a lot more time on a bedroom floor than it is wrapped around you or your partner.

Is it expensive? Surprisingly, not really: you could do a lot worse for the money, especially given the fact that it comes with a pair of underwear (a little too flimsy to be worn outside the bedroom, but still -- it's a nice touch, and it's a shame to break up a matching set anyway).

The verdict? It's more than up to the job, and it does great work in highlighting exactly why your lover should want to take it off you - a wonderful tease that promises a lot more.