Naughty Faux Leather Deep Neckline High-Thigh Teddy 4-4005

What the Naughty 4-4005 is

The Naughty 4-4005 is a one-piece black faux leather teddy with a halter neck, a deep V neckline edged on both sides with long fringe, open cutouts at each side of the waist, and a high-cut leg. It is a single garment rather than a set — bodice and briefs are joined at the centre front, so it goes on in one movement. You will find it filed under teddies, and it is one of the more decorated styles in that part of the range.

The piece is built from shaped panels in a glossy black faux leather rather than from draped fabric, and the fringe is what gives it its character. Where most plunge-front teddies leave the neckline as a plain edge, this one hangs a dense curtain of cut strands along both sides of the V, so the front of the garment moves independently of the body underneath it. That single detail changes how the teddy reads, how you put it on, and how you store it — and it is worth understanding before anything else.

A closer look at the construction

The neckline and the fringe

A narrow band runs up from the top of each bust panel and around the neck. From there the two panels angle outward and away from each other, leaving a V that runs unbroken down past the natural waist to a point low on the torso. This is the "deep neckline" the style is named for, and it is genuinely deep — the point of the V sits below the navel, not at the sternum.

Along both inner edges of that V, fringe is set into a bound edge and left to hang free. The strands are cut in the same glossy black material as the panels and run the full length of the opening, from the top of each panel down to the point of the V, where they gather and hang longest. They are not stitched flat as a decorative trim; they are loose from the binding down, which is why the whole front of the garment sways when you move and settles again when you stop. The fringe also continues around the outer edge of each bust panel, so it falls across the open cutout at the waist on each side.

The side cutouts and the front panel

Each side of the waist is cut away in a broad opening, leaving the bust section and the lower section joined only down the centre front. The openings are shaped rather than square — wider at the top, curving in toward the hip — and they expose the full side of the ribs and waist. Because the two halves of the garment meet only at the centre, the front panel does the work of holding the lower section in place, and the bust panels sit on their own from the neck band.

Below the cutouts, a broad panel covers the front of the hip. A seam runs vertically down its centre, and a row of evenly spaced studs is set down each outer edge, following the line where the panel meets the leg opening. Those studs are the one piece of applied hardware on the front, and they are the detail that balances the softness of the fringe above them. The panel narrows toward the base, and the leg openings rise high over the hip bone — the "high-thigh" cut in the style name — which is what lengthens the line of the leg and keeps the briefs section compact.

The back and the leg line

The back is open. From the nape down to roughly the line of the shoulder blades there is nothing but the neck band, and below that a flat band runs straight across the mid-back, joining the two side panels to each other. That band is a matte black rather than glossy, as is the narrow band that sits over each hip. Below the mid-back band the back is bare again down to a thong back, cut narrow at the centre. The result is that almost all of the coverage on this garment is at the front; the back is structure rather than surface.

Product Specifications

How to put it on and wear it

Step into the teddy and draw it up rather than pulling it over your head — a fringed front will tangle in hair and in anything you are wearing on your ears or around your neck, and the strands are easier to keep in order when they are travelling upward with the garment. Once it is at the waist, settle the neck band first, then reach down and run a hand along each edge of the V to separate the strands and let them fall straight. Fringe that has been packed together will sit in clumps until it is combed apart with your fingers, and that one pass at the start is the difference between a clean curtain and a knotted one.

After that, check the two side openings. Because the bust section and the lower section are joined only at the centre front, a twist at the waist is the one thing that will throw the whole garment off line, and it is easy to miss from the front. Run a finger down the centre seam to confirm it is straight, then set the lower panel square across the hips. When you sit down, the fringe at the point of the V will gather in your lap and then fall back into place when you stand — it is not caught, and it does not need rearranging every time.

Looking after the finish and the fringe

The sewn-in label inside the garment is the instruction to go by, because it is written by the maker for this exact piece. As broad guidance for a glossy faux leather finish, styles like this are normally kept out of the washing machine and the tumble dryer, kept away from an iron and from direct heat, and wiped down with a damp cloth instead of being soaked.

The fringe is the part that rewards a little thought in storage. Put the teddy on a hanger and give it space, so the strands hang free and straight with nothing pressed against them. Fringe takes a set from whatever position it is left in, and a glossy finish can hold a crease once it has one, so a piece left folded in a drawer comes out needing far more attention than one left hanging. Keep it away from other garments with hooks, zips or buckles while it is stored, for the same reason you would keep it away from them while wearing it.

Who it's for

The 4-4005 suits someone who wants a statement piece rather than a quiet one. It is for a buyer who likes the glossy, hardware-led end of the leather wear look but wants movement in it — the fringe does something no plain panelled teddy does, and it is the whole reason to choose this style over a smooth-fronted one. If you already own something from the Naughty range, this is the most dramatic front in it.

It will not be the right choice if what you are after is coverage, or a piece to put on without thinking about it. The bust panels are open to the centre with nothing crossing between them, so the garment relies on sitting where you place it, and the fringe asks for an occasional pass of the hand through the evening. This is an occasion garment, chosen for how it looks and how it moves, and that is the honest way to describe it.

Good to know

• One size. This style is made in a single size, so it covers a range rather than every body. Take your bust and hip measurements and compare them with the size information on this page before you order — on a deep plunge, the bust figure is the one that decides it.
• The side openings affect fit as much as the panels do. There is no fabric at the waist to take up or let out, so the fit through the middle is set by where the two sections meet at the centre front.
• Dress hosiery first. Studs and loose strands can both catch on fine-gauge stockings or a lace top, so get hosiery on and settled before the teddy goes anywhere near it.
• Hang it, do not fold it. Both the glossy finish and the fringe hold whatever shape they are stored in.
• Hosiery, footwear and jewellery are not part of this listing. This is the teddy only.
• Adults 18 and over. Keep out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the fringe attached along its whole length, or does it hang loose?

The fringe is attached along a bound edge at the top and hangs completely loose below that. The strands run down both inner edges of the deep V neckline and around the outer edge of each bust panel, so they move freely with the body rather than lying flat against it. They can be separated with your fingers if they have been packed together.

Is the 4-4005 made from real leather?

No — this style is a faux leather, as the product name states. It has the glossy black look of the brand's leather pieces without being hide. The exact fibre and coating content is given on the composition label sewn into the garment, which is the manufacturer's own statement for this piece.

What does the back of this teddy look like?

The back is largely open, with a thong back at the base. A flat band runs straight across the mid-back joining the two sides, the area above and below that band is bare, and a narrow band sits over each hip. Nearly all of the garment's coverage is concentrated at the front.

Will one size fit me?

One size on this style covers a range of figures rather than all of them, so the measurements are worth checking first. Compare your own bust and hip figures against the size information shown on this page. The plunge front and the open sides also leave less room to adjust than a piece that fastens across the back.

How will this arrive, and will the packaging say what it is?

It arrives in a plain outer wrapper with nothing on the outside to say what is inside — no pictures, no brand marks and no wording about the contents. The return address gives no clue either, and the line that shows up on your card statement is written the same neutral way.

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.