Rita Molded Push-Up Bustier with Detachable Garters and Satin Panty FL1625

What the Rita FL1625 set is

Rita FL1625 is a two-piece women's lingerie set: a molded-cup push-up bustier with four removable garter straps, plus a matching low-rise panty. The colourway is a deep merlot wine red worked against black floral lace, and the style number carried on this listing is FL1625. It sits in our bustiers range and is listed under the Premiere collection.

A bustier is a structured, corset-adjacent top that ends at the waist or just below it, rather than a full corset that extends over the hips. Rita follows that shape closely: shaped front panels, vertical seaming down the body, and a closure that runs the length of the centre back. It is lingerie first and foremost, cut to be worn as a set rather than as a foundation garment under clothing.

Fabrics, trim and construction

The bustier is built from three distinct materials, each visible in a different part of the garment. The cups and the centre front panel are black floral lace laid over a fine sheer mesh, so the lace motif reads as an opaque pattern against a near-transparent ground. The side and back panels switch to a dot-textured mesh in the same deep merlot, which gives the waist a slightly denser, more matte finish than the sheer front. Running between them is satin-finish binding in merlot, used as piping along every principal seam, around the top edge of each cup, and down the vertical seam lines at the front and back.

The cups themselves are molded into a push-up shape and finished with a broad band of merlot satin across the upper edge. From that band rise two satin shoulder straps, which are long enough to tie in a bow at each shoulder rather than fastening with a slider and hook. Tying them yourself is how the neckline height is set, and it is the detail that gives the piece its soft, ribbon-trimmed look at the top.

At the centre back there is a column of hook-and-eye fastenings running from the top edge down to the waist, set on a reinforced placket. That is a different system from a single back hook: a full column distributes the tension evenly across the back panel and is what holds a structured bustier in position once it is done up.

Four garter straps hang from the lower edge, two at the front and two at the back. Each has a slider for adjusting length and a clip at the end for attaching stockings, and each detaches from the bustier so the piece can be worn without them. The matching panty is cut low on the hip in the same sheer mesh, trimmed and panelled with the black floral lace that appears on the bustier front.

How to put it on and care for it

Fasten the hook-and-eye column before you adjust anything else. Most people find it easiest to do the hooks up at the front of the body, rotate the bustier around to the back, then draw it up into position and tie the shoulder ribbons last, so the neckline sits where you want it. Set the garter strap sliders after the bustier is in place, not before — strap length depends on where the hem ends up sitting on your waist.

No care label is attached to the garment in any of our photography, so err on the conservative side with washing. Lace, fine mesh and satin trim of this kind are normally hand-washed cool with a mild detergent, reshaped by hand and dried flat away from direct heat. Keep the hook-and-eye column fastened while washing so the hooks cannot catch the mesh, and store the set flat or folded rather than on a hanger, which pulls molded cups out of shape over time.

Who it suits

This is a set for adults aged 18 and over who want a structured, occasion-led lingerie look rather than an everyday bra. The combination of a molded cup, a full back closure and satin ribbon ties puts it in classic boudoir territory — a natural fit if you already wear garters with stockings, or if you are assembling a coordinated set for an anniversary, a honeymoon, a photo shoot or a themed evening. The deep merlot reads as a richer, more autumnal alternative to plain black or red, which is part of why it photographs well.

If you prefer a piece you can disappear under a work shirt, this is not it: sheer mesh panels and visible garter hardware are the point of the design. Choose the size that matches your usual bra band and cup measurement from the options on this page, and note that a molded cup has less give than a soft stretch-lace cup, so a borderline measurement is usually better sized up.

Good to know

• Stockings are not included — the four clips are there so you can pair the set with your own.
• The molded cups hold their shape off the body, so fold the piece flat for storage.
• The shoulder ribbons tie rather than clip, so neckline height is yours to set.
• No fibre content, country of origin or care instructions are printed on the item itself.
• Lingerie is an intimate apparel item; check our returns policy before ordering if sizing is uncertain.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Rita FL1625 bustier fasten?

It fastens with a column of hook-and-eye closures running down the centre back, from the top edge to the waist. That is the only fastening on the bustier body — the shoulder straps are satin ribbons that you tie yourself, and there is no zip or side closure.

Are the garter straps removable?

Yes, all four garter straps detach from the bustier, so the same piece can be worn with stockings or on its own with just the panty. Each strap also has a slider for setting its length and a clip for gripping the stocking top.

Does this set come with stockings?

No, stockings are not included with the Rita FL1625 set. The set is the bustier with its four garter straps plus the matching low-rise panty; any stockings in the product photography are styling only.

What colour is Rita FL1625 and how sheer is it?

The set is a deep merlot wine red combined with black floral lace. The front panel and the panty are built on fine sheer mesh, so both are genuinely see-through where the lace motif does not cover them, while the merlot dot-mesh side and back panels are denser and less transparent.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Every order ships in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no description of the contents on the outside. The sender name on the label is generic and the product name does not appear on the box or mailer.

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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.