Preppy in Pink Molded Cup Schoolgirl Lingerie Costume Set PL1701

What it is

The Preppy in Pink PL1701 is an adult costume lingerie set built around a pink-and-black tartan plaid, sold under the PLAY line by Fantasy Lingerie. The hanging card prints PLAY in large type with the Fantasy Lingerie script logo beneath it, and the style name runs down the left spine as Preppy In Pink Schoolgirl Set. The manufacturer style code recorded against this listing is PL1701.

The look is a dress-up costume rather than everyday underwear, which is why it sits in our costume lingerie range. Three things define it: the plaid itself, a black point collar worn at the throat with a plaid necktie hanging from it, and a short pleated plaid skirt that flares away from the hip. It is intended for adults 18 and over for private dress-up and role play.

The plaid, the collar and the tie

The tartan is a hot pink ground crossed by black and white lines in an uneven check, so the pattern reads as broad pink blocks broken up by narrow stripes rather than as an even grid. It is used three times across the set and the scale stays consistent each time: on the outer half of each bust cup, on a narrow band that runs beneath the bust, and across the whole of the skirt. Keeping one pattern at one scale is what makes the set read as a single outfit instead of separate plaid pieces.

Sitting against it is solid black. The inner half of each cup is black, the panel below the bust is black, and the collar at the throat is black. The result is a two-tone set rather than an all-plaid one, and the black is doing structural work: it breaks the plaid into placed blocks and draws a vertical line down the centre of the body.

The collar is a stiffened point collar of the kind found on a shirt, worn around the throat and open at the front. Knotted at its centre is a necktie in the same plaid, which hangs down between the cups to roughly mid-bust and finishes in a point. A small pink satin bow sits at the centre front where the two cups meet, at the base of the tie. The collar, the tie and that bow are the details that carry the preppy theme.

How the set is built

At the front, the bust is shaped: each cup is formed and curved rather than cut flat, with the plaid on the outer side and black on the inner side, and a narrow plaid band running along underneath. These are molded cups. Below the bust, a wide panel of solid black runs unbroken down the midriff to the waist seam of the skirt, so the front of the garment is continuous from the bust line to the hip.

The back is a different proposition entirely. Narrow straps run over each shoulder, each fitted with a small flat fitting, and they meet a horizontal black band that crosses the upper back. Below that band the garment is open — bare from the band down to the hip, with no fabric across the middle of the back. A single small piece of hardware sits at the centre of that band.

The skirt sits low, on the hip rather than the natural waist. It is pleated all the way round, with the pleats pressed in and released at the hem into a short flounce that gives the skirt its flare. At the centre back the skirt opens, and a wide black satin ribbon is tied across that opening in a bow, with the two tails left hanging over the plaid. That ribbon is one of the most prominent features on the whole set and it is visible only from behind.

Product specifications

Getting it on and choosing a size

Put this on from the feet up rather than over the head. The skirt and the bodice both have to clear the bust, and stepping into the garment keeps the pressed pleats and the collar out of the way of hair, earrings and anything on the hands. Settle the skirt on the hip first, then bring the bodice up and set the straps, then deal with the collar and the tie last — the knot at the throat is the one part you cannot see while you are doing it, so leaving it until the rest is in place makes it far easier.

The satin ribbon at the back is tied across the skirt's centre-back opening, and like any ribbon it will need re-tying after it has been worn once. Reach behind, bring the two tails together over the opening and tie a flat bow rather than a knot, then let the tails fall. Tying it flat rather than tight is what keeps the bow sitting against the plaid instead of standing away from it.

This listing is sold in more than one size, so pick the size you want from the options on this page before you add it to the cart. If you fall between two sizes, compare the set against a close-fitting garment you already wear rather than guessing, and let the bust decide: on a cupped costume set the cups have to sit correctly, and when they do not, the collar, the tie and the skirt all end up sitting wrong as well.

Looking after a printed plaid

Handle this as delicate laundry, and follow the instructions on the garment's own sewn-in label wherever they differ from the general guidance below. Cool water, a mild detergent and hands rather than a machine are the safe starting point for a printed costume piece that combines satin trim with pressed pleats. Squeeze the water out gently inside a folded towel; twisting the garment is what distorts cup shape and flattens pleating.

Wash a strongly coloured plaid like this one separately the first couple of times, because saturated dyes can move in water. Keep it away from radiators, direct sun and the tumble dryer altogether — heat is what kills a flounce and takes the sheen off a satin ribbon. Hang it to dry and hang it to store, with a little clear space either side so the pleats hold their line and nothing crushes the collar. If pressing is unavoidable, use a cool iron on the black panel only, and stay off the ribbon and the printed plaid.

Who it's for

This is adult intimate apparel for women who want a themed outfit rather than a plain lingerie set. It is a costume first: the collar, the tie and the pleated skirt are there to build a recognisable look, and the set is at its best for a planned occasion — a private dress-up evening, a themed night in between partners, or a gift bought with that in mind. The PLAY collection is Fantasy Lingerie's costume-led line, and this is a representative piece of it.

It is the wrong buy if you want something discreet or something to layer under clothing. Pressed pleats, a stiffened collar and a hanging necktie are built to be seen, not to disappear beneath a dress, and the open back narrows what can realistically be worn underneath. Those are simply the terms of a costume set — the theme is the point of it.

Good to know

• Sold for adults 18 and over, as a costume item for private dress-up and role play.
• The garment is open across the back below the strap band, which affects what can be worn under it.
• The skirt is cut short and flares; it is shaped for the look rather than for coverage.
• Fine straps and satin ribbon snag easily — take rings and watches off before handling the set, and keep nails away from the edges.
• Store and wash it apart from anything with exposed zip teeth or gripping fasteners, which will pick at the ribbon and the pleats.
• For hygiene reasons intimate apparel usually cannot be returned once opened, so settle any sizing doubts before ordering rather than after.
• Keep out of reach of children.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colours is the Preppy in Pink PL1701?

It is pink and black. The plaid is a hot pink ground crossed by black and white lines, and it is used on the outer half of the bust cups, on a narrow band beneath the bust and across the whole skirt; the collar, the midriff panel and the back ribbon are solid black, and there is a small pink satin bow at the centre front.

Does this set come with a collar and tie?

Yes. A stiffened black point collar is worn around the throat, and a necktie in the same pink-and-black plaid as the skirt is knotted at the centre of it, hanging down between the cups to about mid-bust. The collar and tie are what give the PL1701 its preppy character.

Is the back of the Preppy in Pink set open?

Yes, the back is open. Narrow shoulder straps meet a horizontal band across the upper back, and below that band there is no fabric across the middle of the back at all. The pleated skirt also opens at the centre back, where a wide black satin ribbon is tied in a bow with the tails hanging loose.

What kind of skirt does the PL1701 have?

It has a short pleated plaid skirt worn low on the hip. The pleats run all the way round and are released at the hem into a flounce, which is what makes the skirt flare out rather than hang straight, and the centre back is open and closed with a satin ribbon bow.

How discreetly is this delivered?

Very — the outer parcel carries no branding, no pictures and nothing that describes the contents. The PL1701 travels inside it on its PLAY hanging card, sealed, so neither the carton nor the shipping label gives away what has been ordered.

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.