Lovehoney Plus Size Empress Red Satin and Lace Chemise Set

This piece of lingerie looks amazing from the second you release it from its packaging. I held it up and had to have a good look at it, because it is really striking. The Shiny reds, and lacy blacks go together really well and make this something to behold. When it comes to fit, i would say that the 1x/2x size would be closer to a size 18, as whilst there is a good stretch to the material, there is a limit to it, and the cup sizes arent massive. The set comes with a lovely thong in the same back and red detail, with adjustments on the side to help with correct fit. All in, this looks as good as it feels, and is a joy to wear. Its incedibly sexy.

I thought I'd won the lottery when I was asked if I'd liked to review this set as a chemise has been on my wishlist forever. Thank you, Lovehoney. It arrived in the normal plain and easily recycled cardboard box and was packaged in a clear plastic bag.This chemise is from the Empress range and as soon as I took it out of the bag I could see and feel that it's a lovely item. The chemise is a stunning mix of black and red satin, lace and mesh. The bra cups are well padded (so smaller busted ladies will adore this set). The bra itself is fastened with an adjustable double hook and eye like a normal bra. I must admit I do prefer this type of fastening to a slider type. The cups themselves are a gorgeous pleated red satin with lace trim and a sexy little tassel between the cups. There are little gold Lovehoney symbols where the adjustable straps attach to them. The straps are adjustable with little gold sliders.The chemise material is a fine black mesh that's floaty but has a bit of stretch to it. There's a shaped panel of lace-covered satin down the centre that accentuates your shape. Unusually, the matching lace g-string is adjustable with sliders on both sides. This is great for ladies with bigger hips like me (I'm an 18/20 for comparison) as it means there's no annoying elastic cutting in or twisting. I love the mix of the red straps with the black lace. Very sexy. The Empress range has amazing attention to detail. From the materials and trimmings used to the range of adjustments to get the right fit for you just elevates it above normal. This is something I'd save for a special occasion. The only little hiccup for me is the sizing of the bra cups. They're too small for my 38DD breasts. There is a lot of padding but also the wires seem too small. However, this is bedroom-wear and my partner is a fan of overspill so I can forgive it that. This is a stunningly sexy set. The floaty body is see-through, the red satin an eye-catching contrast and the padded bra shows your breasts to their advantage. If you're looking for a luxurious set for a special night, look no further.

I do love a chemise. There's something about them. Soft. Sleek. Great to run your hands over.I'm 5ft 11, size 16 top 18/20 bottom with 36Ds.Love the black and red combo with the lace design. It clings to your curves but in a good way.Not loving the cup design on this one. They're small and they feel almost too close together? It's really hard to describe. I feel I've got side boob sticking out with this one, it's like they're not wide enough. Even after trying different hooks on the back and adjusting the straps a few times, there's definitely something up with the design.Actually a really nice piece, but because of the extremely poor fit of the cups, I'm sorry to say this won't be getting worn again.

My guilty pleasure is a chemise.. They have to be my most favourite things. I love how floaty and and pretty they are. So you can only imagine how excited I was when I got my hands on the Empress chemise.At first glance, the red and jet black combo is really striking and eye catching. It gives me a little bit of a burlesque vibe and I love the red satin piece to the center, its a little bit different but it's really gorgeous and oh so sexy. Starting with the bralette part, the majority of this is made from soft red satin and edged in the stunning floral lace and a tiny red tassel, the bra itself is padded and underwired (which is amazing if you love a push up bra).The rest of the chemise is made from the soft black material trimmed with the same beautiful lace and red panel to the front. When it comes to sizing I have gone for a medium, so you can get an idea I am a 10/12 and a 34E. I've had no issues with the fit of the chemise or bra cups, I alway appreciate a little boost in the boob area too and I was really happy when I found out this was underwired.The g string is the perfect fit too, it's not my thing sadly however its really nicely made, I also like the red strapping to it, just a shame its not more of a knicker.SummaryI absolutely adore this chemise, I don't think I own anything as lovely. The colours are a such a good combination together and I feel totally sexy while wearing it but also very feminine at the same time. It's lovely to wear too and feels so soft on my skin but also keeps everything in "one place" with the padding and underwiring of the cups, which is something I need being a larger size cup (but also who can say no to more boobies?). I really can't wait to try this out for my husband this weekend, im super excited to try it on again for him now.