Serena Molded Cup Halter-Tie Babydoll with Matching Panty Curve P276

What the Serena P276 is

The Serena P276 is a two-piece plus-size babydoll set from Curve by Fantasy Lingerie, made up of a halter-tie babydoll with molded cups and a matching panty. The bodice is faced in blush pink floral lace, the skirt below it is sheer black mesh, and a wide blush satin ribbon ties in a bow at the centre back. It arrives on a hanging card package marked Plus Size.

Babydolls sit between a chemise and a bra set: the cups are built like lingerie, and the skirt that falls from them is loose and unstructured rather than fitted to the body. The Serena takes that shape and puts almost all of its detail in the top half, so the lace reads strongly at the bust while the rest of the garment stays plain and sheer. You can see the rest of our babydolls for other takes on the same silhouette.

How the babydoll is built

The bust is made of two shaped, molded cups faced in a blush pink floral lace with a scalloped lower edge. Molded means the cup holds its own rounded form rather than being sewn from flat panels, so the bust line is defined before the garment goes on. A narrow black binding runs along the top edge of each cup, drawing a clean dark line across the lace, and a small bow sits at the centre front where the two cups meet.

Directly under the cups is a plain blush band that sets the empire waistline — the seam sits high, just beneath the bust, rather than at the natural waist. Everything below that seam hangs free. A blush halter strap runs up from the cups and around the back of the neck, where it ties; the garment's weight is carried at the neck rather than over the shoulders, which is what gives a halter its bare-shouldered line.

The back is open from the nape down to the empire seam, with no fabric across the shoulder blades at all. At the bottom of that opening a wide blush satin ribbon is tied in a bow at the centre back, and its two long tails fall down over the skirt. The ribbon is the most prominent block of colour on the garment, and it is placed where it is seen from behind rather than from the front.

From the empire seam the skirt flares out in sheer black mesh and finishes around the upper thigh. It is genuinely see-through, so the panty beneath it reads as part of the overall look rather than being hidden by it. The skirt is a single unlined layer that hangs loose from the seam and swings with movement.

The matching panty

The set's second piece is a black panty with a floral lace panel across the front and a small bow at the centre front, echoing the bow between the cups. The back is cut for full seat coverage in the same dark fabric, so it reads as a brief rather than a thong or a G-string — a sensible pairing with a sheer skirt, since the panty is in view through it from every angle.

Our full panty range carries other cuts if you would rather pair the babydoll with something briefer or fuller than the piece included here.

Product Specifications

How to put it on and wear it

Step into the babydoll from the floor upward rather than pulling it over your head. The neck ties and the back ribbon both sit behind you, and drawing a lace-cupped bodice down past your face is the quickest way to catch the lace on an earring or a hair clip. Bring the garment up, settle the cups, then see to the neck and the back.

Set the cups before you tie anything. Lean forward slightly and let the bust settle into the molded shape, then stand up straight and check that the underside of each cup is sitting flat against the ribcage rather than riding up. A molded cup only looks right when it is genuinely filled, so this is worth a moment of attention before the halter takes the weight.

Tie the halter next, at the back of the neck. Aim for a length where the cups sit where you want them without the strap pressing into the back of the neck — a halter concentrates the load on one narrow point, so the difference between comfortable and not is usually a small adjustment. Then reach behind and tie the satin ribbon at the centre back, keeping the bow flat and centred so the tails hang straight down the middle of the skirt.

The panty can go on first or last — either works, though doing it first saves you reaching under the skirt afterwards. If you are wearing hosiery with the set, put that on before the babydoll so you are not bending and stretching in a garment with a bare back and a loose hem.

Looking after lace and sheer mesh

Hand washing in cool water is the safest approach for a garment that combines fine lace, sheer mesh and satin ribbon. The sewn-in label is the authority on this piece, though, so read it before the first wash and follow what it says.

• Cool water only, and keep it clear of the tumble dryer, the iron and any direct heat source. Heat is what distorts mesh and dulls a satin finish.
• Wash it on its own or alongside other delicates. Anything with hardware on it will pull a thread out of fine lace, and a pulled thread does not go back in.
• Press the water out between your hands rather than wringing. Wringing stretches mesh along the bias and it stays stretched.
• Dry it flat or on a hanger, out of direct heat. Hanging it by the halter alone puts the whole wet weight on one narrow strap.
• Store it hanging with clear space either side so the molded cups keep their shape.
• Smooth the ribbon tails out before putting it away — a satin ribbon left creased keeps the crease.

Who it's for

This suits someone who wants a lingerie set with real structure at the bust rather than a soft, unshaped chemise. The molded cups do the defining work, and the sheer skirt is deliberately light and plain so it does not compete with them. Anyone after more coverage, or a piece with no built-in cup shape, will be better served elsewhere.

It is cut and sold as a plus-size style — Curve is Fantasy Lingerie's plus-size line, and the package is marked accordingly. The size options on this page are where to choose; a babydoll's skirt is forgiving, but a molded cup is not, so pick by bust measurement rather than by the dress size you usually buy. The rest of the Curve by Fantasy Lingerie range is worth a look if you want to coordinate.

It is a costume and bedroom piece rather than something to wear under clothes. The open back, the halter and the sheer skirt all rule out layering it beneath anything fitted.

Good to know

• For adults 18 and over.
• The skirt is sheer and unlined. The panty is intended to be in view through it.
• The halter carries the garment at the back of the neck, which some people find tiring over a long evening. Worth knowing before a full night out in it.
• The garment's sewn-in label carries its fibre content and care instructions; read it before washing.
• Lace and fine mesh snag on rings, watch bands, rough nails and jewellery. Take care putting it on and taking it off.
• The bow at the centre back is tied by hand, so how flat and even it sits is down to how you tie it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes in the Serena P276 set?

Two pieces: the halter-tie babydoll with molded cups, and a matching panty. The package names both, describing the style as a halter tie babydoll with molded cups and panty.

Is the Serena P276 a plus-size style?

Yes — it is from Curve, which is Fantasy Lingerie's plus-size line, and the package is marked Plus Size. Choose your size from the options on this page rather than assuming a single fit.

How sheer is the skirt?

The skirt is fully sheer black mesh and you can see through it. It is unlined from the empire seam to the hem, which is why the matching panty is cut for full coverage at the back.

Does the babydoll have built-in cups?

Yes, the bust is made of two molded cups faced in blush floral lace. Molded cups hold a rounded shape on their own, so the bust line is already defined before the garment is put on, unlike a soft unshaped bodice.

How should the Serena be washed?

Hand wash it in cool water and dry it away from heat, following the sewn-in care label on the garment itself. Fine lace, sheer mesh and a satin ribbon all react badly to hot water, a tumble dryer and an iron.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Orders go out in plain outer packaging that gives no indication of the contents. The billing descriptor is discreet as well.

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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.