Teal and Black Stretch-Lace Babydoll with Side-Tie Panty Curve P175

What it is

The Curve P175 is a two-piece lingerie set from Fantasy Lingerie: a teal floral stretch-lace cup babydoll with a sheer black mesh skirt, plus a matching black mesh panty that fastens with ribbon ties at each hip. It belongs to Curve, the label's plus-size range, and the printed hanging card describes it in the brand's own words as a "Stretch Lace Cup Babydoll with Side Tie Panty" under the line's strapline, "Sexy is for every body". Both pieces arrive together as a single set, so there is nothing else to buy to complete the look.

If you are browsing the wider range of babydolls, this one sits in the two-tone camp rather than the single-colour camp — the contrast between the turquoise lace and the near-black mesh is the whole design idea, and it is what makes the shape read clearly from across a room.

A closer look at the design

The bodice is built from floral stretch lace in a bright teal, cut into soft triangle cups with a scalloped edge along the top and the neckline. Stretch lace is a common choice for cup panels in this category because the pattern gives visual texture while the stretch lets a single cut-and-sewn piece sit across a range of shapes — there is no moulded foam, no wire and no rigid structure here. Thin shoulder straps carry the cups, and a small black satin bow sits at the centre front where the lace meets the skirt.

Below that bow the garment changes fabric entirely. The skirt is sheer black mesh, gathered close under the bust so that it falls away in a soft A-line to around the upper thigh. Mesh of this weight is light enough to move with you and thin enough to read as see-through, which is why the teal lace above it stands out as strongly as it does.

The back is the detail most people miss in the first photo. Two panels of the same teal lace run down from the shoulders and meet in a racer shape, separated by an open vertical gap that leaves a strip of skin exposed between them. Black picot-style elastic trim edges each panel and the surrounding openings, and a single small fastening sits at the very top of the centre back between the straps. The mesh skirt is gathered across the back in the same way as the front, so the hem hangs evenly all the way round.

The panty is cut from the same sheer black mesh as the skirt, with full rear coverage rather than a thong back, and a long black satin ribbon on each hip. Those ribbons tie in bows, which is what makes it a side-tie panty: the hip width is set by how you tie it rather than by a fixed elastic band, so the fit is adjustable within the garment itself. In the photographs the ribbons are left long and loose, which gives you an idea of how much ribbon there is to work with.

How to wear it and look after it

Put the babydoll on first and tie the panty second, because the ribbon ties are easiest to judge once the skirt is already sitting where you want it. Start with the hip ties fairly loose, settle the bows flat against the hipbone, then tighten a little if you want the mesh to sit higher. The shoulder straps set the height of the cups, so adjust those before you make a decision about the fit of the bodice.

Care instructions for a specific garment belong to the sewn-in label inside it, so read that first and let it override anything general. As a category, stretch lace and fine mesh are happiest hand washed separately in cool water with a mild detergent, kept away from bleach and fabric softener, squeezed rather than wrung, and laid flat or hung to dry away from direct heat. Satin ribbon ties keep their shape better if you smooth them out while damp. Rings, watches and rough nails are the usual cause of a pulled thread in mesh this fine, so it is worth taking jewellery off before handling it.

Who it's for

This is a set for an adult who wants something two-tone and lace-led rather than plain black, and who prefers a babydoll silhouette — loose and floating from under the bust — over a fitted bodysuit or chemise. The unwired, unlined cups make it a soft-structure piece, so it suits anyone who finds moulded cups uncomfortable and does not mind the lack of shaping. The open lace back gives it a second angle worth thinking about: a lot of babydolls are designed entirely from the front, and this one is not.

It is cut and sold within the Curve by Fantasy Lingerie plus-size line, which is the first thing to check against your usual sizing, since plus-size lingerie lines are numbered differently from one brand to the next. For other ideas in the same register, the full lingerie department is the place to start.

Good to know

This is an adult apparel item, intended for adults 18 and over. The lace and the mesh are both sheer by design, which is a styling choice rather than a flaw, and neither fabric offers bust structure or coverage in the way an everyday bra would. The satin side ties are the only adjustment point on the panty, and the shoulder straps are the only adjustment on the babydoll. Keep the set away from children, and keep it away from open flame and direct heat, as fine synthetic lingerie fabrics are not heat-resistant.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is the panty?

The panty is black sheer mesh with black satin side ties. The teal floral lace appears on the cups and the back panels of the babydoll, so the two pieces are designed as a contrasting pair, with the black mesh of the panty picking up the black mesh of the babydoll skirt.

Does the babydoll have underwire or padding?

No, the cups are unlined and unwired. They are cut from soft floral stretch lace in a triangle shape with a scalloped top edge, so the bodice relies on the stretch of the lace and on the shoulder straps rather than on any built-in structure.

How does the side-tie panty fasten?

It fastens with a long black satin ribbon on each hip, tied into a bow. That means the width across the hips is set by how you tie it rather than by a fixed elastic waistband, and the ribbons are cut long enough to tie comfortably with some ribbon to spare.

What is the back of the babydoll like?

The back is open, with two teal lace panels running from the shoulders down into a racer shape and a vertical gap left between them. The edges are finished with black picot elastic trim, there is a single small fastening at the top of the centre back, and the sheer mesh skirt is gathered across below the lace.

How is this order packaged for delivery?

Orders are shipped in plain, unbranded outer packaging with no product imagery or product wording on the outside. The set itself arrives on its printed Curve hanging card, and nothing on the outside of the parcel identifies the contents.

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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.