Kitten-Boxed Wetlook Zip Front Corset 11-8902K

What this set is

This is a two-piece black lingerie set from Kitten by Allure, style number 11-8902K: a strapless, corset-shaped wetlook top and a matching wetlook G-string, packaged together in a hanging presentation carton. The carton names the set Flirty Kitten Top & G-String, carries the Allure logo on its spine, and is marked one size in red on the front panel. Both pieces are black, and both are cut from the same high-gloss wetlook fabric, so the top and the G-string read as a deliberate pair rather than two separate items that happen to share a colour. It sits in our Corsets range.

A closer look at the top

The top is a strapless bandeau cut that runs from a straight neckline across the bust down to a straight hem at the waist. The outer panels at each side are smooth, unbroken wetlook fabric with a mirror-bright finish, and they are shaped with vertical seaming that pulls the garment in through the midriff — that shaping is what gives the piece its corset outline, rather than any rigid structure.

The centre front is where the design does its work. Instead of a solid panel, the fabric is interrupted by a ladder of flat, matte elastic bands that cross the body horizontally, leaving open cut-outs between them. The bands sit in two vertical columns either side of the centre line, so the effect is a cage or lattice running from just below the neckline to the waist hem. The contrast is a big part of the look: the elastic is matte and black, the surrounding fabric is wet-bright, and the two catch light completely differently under the same lamp.

Between and beside those columns there is a gathered, ruched strip of the same wetlook fabric, bunched into soft vertical folds. It softens the geometry of the lattice and adds a second texture to a piece that is otherwise all flat planes and straight lines. A further ruched detail appears at one side, where the smooth outer panel meets the cage section.

Worn, the top stays up on its own — there are no shoulder straps, and none are supplied in the carton. The elastic bands across the front are part of how it holds, since they stretch across the body rather than simply decorating it.

The matching G-string

The G-string is cut from the same black wetlook fabric as the top, with a narrow, slightly tapered front panel and fine strapping at the hips. In the product photography a second thin strap sits a little higher on the hip than the main waist strap, giving the piece a double-strap line rather than a single band. The back is a plain thong cut. Like the top, it has no hardware, no fastenings and no adjusters visible in the photography — it is a pull-on piece.

Sizing and fit

The carton is marked one size and prints no measurement range, so the only figures that apply to this style are the ones on the garment's own sewn-in label. One-size lingerie in this construction generally relies on stretch rather than adjustment, and this set has no lacing, no hook-and-eye column and no adjustable strapping to tune the fit with — what stretch there is comes from the fabric itself and from the flat elastic bands across the front.

That has a practical consequence worth knowing before you order. On a strapless piece, the fit through the ribcage is what keeps it in position, so the band area matters more than it would on a strappy style. If you are between sizes in strapless lingerie generally, a one-size piece with no adjusters is less forgiving than a style you can take in or let out, and it is worth checking the brand's own measurements on the pack before wearing.

Fabric care

No care instructions are printed on the carton, so follow the symbols on the sewn-in label inside the top. As general practice for wetlook fabrics: wash by hand in cool water, keep the piece away from bleach, and dry it flat and away from direct heat. Heat is the main enemy of a wetlook finish — a hot wash, a tumble dryer or an iron can dull the gloss permanently, and the finish is the whole point of the fabric. Store it flat or loosely folded rather than crushed under heavier garments, and keep it away from rough-textured items and anything with hooks, since the elastic bands across the front are easy to snag.

Who it's for

This is a set for adults who want a coordinated black lingerie look with some visual structure to it, rather than a single piece worn on its own. The cage front gives it a firmer, more graphic character than lace or mesh, and the wetlook finish reads as high-shine under low light. Because both pieces arrive together, it also suits anyone buying lingerie as a gift who would rather not guess at matching a second piece separately. You can browse more from this label in our Kitten-Boxed range, or across Lingerie generally.

Good to know

• Both pieces are black; there is no second colourway on this style number.
• There is no boning, lacing or rear fastening column visible in the product photography — the shaping is done by the cut and the seaming.
• Stockings, hosiery and any jewellery in the photography are styling only and are not part of the set.
• The carton has a punched hang tab at the top, so the set arrives in its own branded packaging rather than loose.
• Wetlook fabrics may transfer colour onto very pale fabrics when damp. Keep the set away from light-coloured bedding and clothing until you know how it behaves.
• For adults 18 and over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this set include anything besides the top?

Yes — a matching black wetlook G-string is included alongside the top, and the carton itself names the set as a top and G-string. Both pieces are cut from the same fabric in the same colour.

Is the front of the top open?

Partly — the centre front has open cut-outs between horizontal elastic bands, arranged as two vertical columns running from below the neckline to the waist hem. The side panels either side of that detail are solid wetlook fabric.

Does the top have shoulder straps?

No, it is a strapless bandeau style and no detachable straps are included in the carton. It is held by the fit through the band area and by the elastic bands across the front.

What size is the 11-8902K?

It is sold as one size, printed in red on the front of the carton. No measurement range is printed on the packaging, so check the sewn-in label in the garment for the brand's own sizing detail.

Is this shipped discreetly?

Yes — orders ship in plain outer packaging with no product imagery and no description of the contents on the outside.

How should I wash it?

Follow the symbols on the sewn-in label in the garment, as no care instructions are printed on the carton. For wetlook fabric generally, hand washing in cool water and drying flat away from heat is the approach that keeps the gloss intact.

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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.