Black Floral Underwire Chemise with Matching Thong Curve P167

What this is

The Curve P167 is a two-piece black lingerie set from Fantasy Lingerie: an underwire chemise with a matching thong, packed together in a single hanging carton. The carton front carries the Curve wordmark, the line "Sexy is for every BODY", the Fantasy Lingerie logo and the words "Plus Size". Its printed spine names the contents plainly as "Underwire Chemise & Matching Thong". Every piece in the set is black.

A chemise is a loose slip-style garment that hangs from the shoulder straps rather than following the body the way a bodysuit or a corset does. This one is cut short, with a hem that finishes high on the thigh, so it sits closer to a babydoll than to a full-length slip. It belongs with the rest of the range in Chemises.

How the chemise is built

The body of the chemise is assembled from three distinct fabrics, and they are easy to tell apart in the photographs. A broad floral lace panel runs down the centre front, from the bust to the hem, with the lace motif large enough to read as individual flowers and leaves rather than as a flat texture. Either side of it sit gathered panels of plain, smooth fabric: the gathering, or shirring, is sewn in as a series of soft horizontal folds that run from the side seam inward, which is what gives those panels their rippled look. A narrow trim marks the seam where the lace meets the gathered fabric on each side.

The cups are the structured part of an otherwise unstructured garment. Each one is cut in the same floral lace, and the carton explicitly names the piece an underwire chemise, with the wire following the curved lower edge of each cup. The upper edge of each cup is broken by small open cut-outs, and a single small bow sits at the centre front where the two cups meet. The straps are thin and adjustable; a slider is plainly visible on each strap in the back view, so the shoulder height can be set where you want it.

At the hem, a gathered ruffle is sewn around the full circumference, front and back, in the same smooth fabric as the side panels. The back is a single sheer panel with no lace and no seaming through the middle, which is why the thong worn underneath is visible through it in the second photograph. The front lace panel is also semi-sheer; the gathered side panels are the most opaque part of the garment.

The matching thong

A black thong is packed in the carton alongside the chemise, and it is the second half of what the set sells. It is cut with very narrow side straps that sit high on the hip, visible through the sheer back panel of the chemise in the rear photograph. A coordinated bottom is the practical reason sets like this exist: the two pieces are made to be worn together, so nothing has to be matched by eye from the rest of a drawer, and the chemise can be worn over it or taken off without leaving you with a mismatched bottom.

Sizing

This set belongs to the Curve line and the carton is marked "Plus Size" on the front, beneath the brand's "Sexy is for every BODY" strapline. Use the size selector on this page to choose the option you want, and check the measurement guidance for Curve sizing before ordering. Two features give you a little room to fine-tune the fit once it arrives — the straps adjust at the back, and the gathered side panels have some give in them — but the cup wire itself is a fixed shape, so the cup is the measurement worth getting right first. You can browse the rest of the range under Curve by Fantasy Lingerie.

Looking after it

Lace, sheer knit and a sewn-in underwire all reward gentle handling, so follow the care label stitched into the garment itself before anything else. As general guidance for pieces built this way: hand washing in cool water with a mild detergent, rather than a hot machine cycle, is the usual approach; lace snags easily on jewellery, zips and hook-and-loop fastenings, so wash it on its own or inside a mesh bag; and laying the garment flat to dry away from direct heat keeps the elastic in the straps and the gathered side panels from going slack. Wringing a shirred panel out hard is the fastest way to lose the gathering.

Who it is for

This is a women's lingerie set for adults, bought for the same reasons most chemise sets are: it is quick to put on, it covers more than a bra-and-thong pairing does while still being sheer in places, and it arrives as a coordinated pair so there is no guesswork. The short cut and the ruffled hem make it a bedroom piece rather than a layering piece — it is not designed to be worn under clothes. If you prefer a different cut, a fuller hemline or an opaque fabric, the wider Lingerie department carries other shapes in the same sizing.

Good to know

A few practical points. The underwire means this garment is best stored with the cups unfolded rather than crushed flat in a drawer, the same way a structured bra is stored, so the wire keeps its shape. Lace against skin suits most people but not everyone; if you have a known sensitivity to lace or to metal trim, read the garment's own fibre and trim labelling before wearing it. This is an adult apparel item, sold for adults aged 18 and over. Orders leave here in plain outer packaging that carries no product name, no imagery and nothing on the outside to say what is inside, and the charge on your statement is worded discreetly too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Curve P167 come with a matching bottom?

Yes — a matching black thong is packed with the chemise and is part of the set. The carton spine names both pieces, and the thong appears in the rear photograph worn beneath the chemise's sheer back panel.

Are the cups underwired?

Yes. The carton names the garment an underwire chemise, and a wire follows the curved lower edge of each lace cup. The thin straps adjust with a slider at the back, so the shoulder height can be set to suit you.

Is the chemise see-through?

Partly, and it varies by panel. The back is a single sheer panel that a thong is clearly visible through; the floral lace down the centre front is semi-sheer; the gathered panels at each side are the most opaque part of the garment.

What does "Curve" mean on the carton?

Curve is Fantasy Lingerie's plus-size line, and the carton for the P167 is printed "Plus Size" directly beneath the Curve wordmark. The same carton carries the line's strapline, "Sexy is for every BODY". Choose your option from the size selector on this page, and check the measurement guidance for Curve sizing before you order.

How is the order packaged for delivery?

Your order ships in plain outer packaging with no branding, product name or imagery printed on the outside. Nobody handling the parcel can tell what it contains, and the wording that appears on your card statement is equally non-specific.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.