Celeste High-Neck Floral Lace Teddy Keyhole Back Curve P273

What the Celeste P273 is

The Celeste is a one-piece floral lace teddy from Curve, the plus-size line made by Fantasy Lingerie, and it carries the style code P273. Bodice and brief are joined as a single garment rather than a matching set, so there is nothing to pair up and nothing to sit at the waist. The lace is sheer and black throughout, the shoulders are bare, the neckline rises into a high stand collar, and the back is cut away into a wide open scoop. The hanger card it arrives on carries the Curve wordmark, the line's strapline "Sexy is for every BODY", the Fantasy Lingerie script logo, and the caption "Celeste High Neck Lace Teddy" along its spine.

It belongs with the rest of our one-piece styles in Teddies, and alongside the other plus-size pieces in the Curve by Fantasy Lingerie range.

The lace and the cut, up close

The fabric is a fine floral stretch lace, black on black, patterned with large open rose and ribbon motifs across a sheer net ground. Because the motif is worked in the same colour as the netting, the pattern reads as texture at a distance and as distinct flowers close up — which is a large part of why this style photographs the way it does. The lace is sheer across the whole garment: there is no lining, no cup structure and no padding anywhere in it.

The front is a continuous panel. Rather than sitting on shoulder straps, the lace carries up from the bust in one piece and gathers into a narrow band that closes high on the throat, leaving both shoulders and the upper chest at the sides completely bare. That collar is the detail the style is named for, and it gives the front of the piece an unexpectedly covered-up line for something this sheer.

Turn it around and the balance reverses. The collar band fastens at the nape with a self-tie that knots into a soft bow, and from that single point two slim lace panels run outward over the shoulder blades and down to the waist. Between them the back is left entirely open in a deep rounded cut-out. Below the waist the lace picks up again and covers the seat fully, finishing in high-cut leg openings over the hip. Every raw edge — collar, armholes, back opening, legs — is finished with a narrow flat binding in matching black, which is what keeps a stretch lace this fine from rolling at the edge.

Product specifications

How to put it on and look after it

Step into the Celeste and draw it up before you fasten anything at the neck, because the collar closes at the back rather than pulling over the head. Settle the front panel across the bust first, then bring the two ties together behind the neck and knot them into a bow; that tie is also where you adjust how high and how close the collar sits. Once the neck is tied, run a finger around the bound edges of the back opening and the leg openings so the binding lies flat rather than folded under — fine lace holds a crease from the packet for a while.

Lace this fine is easily snagged, so take rings, bracelets and watches off before handling it, and keep it away from hook-and-loop fastenings and rough timber or wicker drawers. As general practice with delicate stretch lace, hand washing in cool water and drying flat away from direct heat is gentler than a machine cycle, and a mesh laundry bag is worth using if you do machine wash. Follow the garment's own sewn-in label for its fibre content and laundering instructions — that label, not this page, is the authority on how this particular piece should be washed.

Who it suits

The Celeste is intimate apparel for adults 18 and over who wear plus sizes and want a one-piece rather than a set. It suits someone who likes a contrast built into the garment itself: a high, almost demure collar at the front and an open back behind. Because it is a single piece with a tie closure and no hooks, clasps or boning, it is also one of the simpler styles to get into and out of, which matters more than it sounds if you are buying your first teddy. Anyone who prefers opaque coverage, built-in cups or adjustable shoulder straps should look at a different cut — this one offers none of the three by design.

Good to know

• The lace is sheer across the entire garment, front and back. There is no lining and no cup padding.
• The shoulders are bare and the neck is self-tied, so there are no adjustable straps.
• The back is cut open between two narrow lace panels; the seat is fully covered.
• One garment is supplied on the Curve hanger card. There are no separate pieces or accessories.
• Check the sewn-in garment label for fibre content and laundering before the first wash.
• Intimate apparel for adults 18 and over. Keep out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Celeste P273 one piece or a two-piece set?

It is a single one-piece garment. The lace bodice and the brief are joined, so the Celeste goes on in one movement and there is no separate top or bottom to match.

Is the lace see-through?

Yes — the floral lace is sheer from the collar to the leg openings. It is unlined and has no cup padding or structure anywhere in the garment.

How does the high neckline fasten?

The collar fastens with a self-tie at the back of the neck that knots into a bow. That tie is the only closure on the garment and it is what sets how high and how snug the collar sits.

Is this cut as a plus size?

Yes. Curve is Fantasy Lingerie's plus-size line and the hanger card for this style is marked "Plus Size". Choose your size from the options on this page.

How is the order packaged for delivery?

Orders ship in plain outer packaging with no images, branding or description of the contents on the outside. The carrier label shows a neutral sender name.

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.