Brigitte Lace Overlay Teddy with Keyhole Front Premiere FL1704

What the Brigitte FL1704 is

The Brigitte FL1704 is a one-piece halter teddy from the Premiere collection, built from sheer black mesh with pale rose floral lace panels set down each side of the front. It fastens at the throat with a single button on a black neckband, opens down the centre front, and finishes in a high-cut brief. It is a one-garment outfit rather than a bra-and-brief set, so there is nothing to coordinate and nothing to match.

Two fabrics do all the work here. The body is a fine, semi-transparent mesh in black, and the decoration is a scalloped floral lace in a soft dusty pink, placed rather than printed — the lace is laid over the mesh in defined panels with its scalloped edge left visible against the darker ground. That contrast of pale lace on dark mesh is the whole idea of the piece, and it is what separates the Brigitte from the all-black and all-blush teddies it sits beside in the teddies range.

The front, panel by panel

The front is built around a long open centre. A narrow black band forms a collar at the base of the throat and closes with one small round button; directly beneath the button sits a small opening, and below that the centre of the bodice runs down as a plain mesh channel outlined in black binding, reaching the waist in an elongated V.

On either side of that channel is the lace. Each panel is a broad vertical strip of the floral lace, its scalloped border facing inward so the two scallops frame the open centre symmetrically. The lace runs the full height of the bodice, from the shoulder line down past the ribs.

A solid black band crosses the natural waist and divides the piece visually into bodice and brief. Below it the lace reappears across both hips and the front of the brief, in the same floral pattern and the same placement on each side, while the centre front of the brief stays sheer mesh. The leg openings are cut high and bound in the same black trim used at the collar, the centre channel and the waist — that repeated black binding is what holds an otherwise soft, open design together.

The back

The back of the Brigitte is plain sheer mesh with no lace at all. The black neckband continues around the back of the neck, the armholes are cut wide and deep so the shoulders and upper back are bare at the sides, and a broad panel of sheer black mesh covers the shoulder blades and spine down to the waist.

The same black waistband carries around the back, and below it the brief is cut as a narrow, rounded rear panel in sheer mesh with black binding at the legs. The result is a piece that reads quite differently from each side: decorated and framed from the front, simple and transparent from the back.

How to wear it

The Brigitte is designed to be worn on its own, and the halter neckline is the detail to work with. Because the collar sits high and the shoulders are bare, hair worn up shows the neckband and the button; hair worn down largely covers both. Simple earrings suit it better than a necklace, which would compete with the collar.

It also layers. Worn under an open robe or a soft kimono, the lace panels and the black waistband are what show; worn under a sheer or dark slip dress, the scalloped edges read as a pattern through the outer layer. Hosiery is a natural pairing given the high-cut leg, though the teddy has no suspender fittings of its own.

Lace and fine mesh snag easily on rings, bracelets, watch catches and rough nails, so handle the lace edges rather than pulling the garment on by them. Wash instructions and fibre percentages for this style are printed on its own sewn-in label rather than on the product photography, so follow that label when you launder it — fine lace generally prefers cool water, a gentle hand wash and drying flat away from direct heat.

Who it's for

This is a piece for an adult shopper who wants one garment that is finished enough to stand alone. It suits anyone who likes a high neckline rather than a strapless or balconette shape, and anyone who prefers a teddy to a two-piece set. The lace-on-dark-mesh contrast makes it a reasonable choice for a gift, an anniversary or a photography session, and the neutral black base means it works with hosiery and heels you probably already own.

It is sold as adult apparel for customers 18 and over, and it sits in the Premiere line alongside the collection's other styles if you want something with the same finish in a different silhouette.

Good to know

• Fine lace and mesh are delicate by construction. Keep the garment away from velcro, zips and jewellery when storing or washing it.
• If you have a known sensitivity to synthetic fabrics or garment dyes, check the sewn-in content label before wearing.
• Sizing on lingerie varies by maker and by style, so check the size options on this page before ordering and contact us if you need measurements for a particular size.
• Store it folded flat or hung loosely rather than crushed, so the scalloped lace edges keep their shape.
• For hygiene reasons, intimate apparel cannot be returned once worn or once the packaging is opened. Please check our returns policy before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Brigitte FL1704 made of?

It is made of two fabrics: a floral lace used for the decorative panels and a fine sheer mesh used for the body of the garment. The exact fibre percentages are printed on the garment's own sewn-in content label rather than on the product photography, so check that label for the full composition and wash code.

Is the Brigitte teddy see-through?

Yes — the mesh body is sheer, and the garment is designed that way. The lace panels down the front of the bodice and across the hips are the most opaque areas, while the centre front, the whole back and the centre of the brief are transparent mesh.

How does the neckline fasten?

It fastens with a single small button at the front of the black neckband, at the base of the throat. There is no zip and no back fastening on the neckline; the band simply closes at the front with that one button.

Does the back have lace on it too?

No — the back is plain sheer mesh with no lace panels. The lace appears on the front of the bodice and across the hips only, so the decorated side is the front and the back is left transparent and unadorned.

How is this order packaged and shipped?

Every order ships in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product images or descriptive wording on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name, so nothing about the parcel identifies what is inside it or which shop it came from.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

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.