The website everything5pounds is no great secret anymore. I've heard about it through friends, blogs, magazines, oh just about everywhere. It's a bit of a sensation since it's nion impossible to buy anything for £5 in the current economy. I've trawled through their online store a few times but never committed to buying anything , doubting the quality and the ethical practices of the brand. After seeing a pair of shoes on robynmayday that were damn adorable (and purchased, see final image) i decided to have another try. The lingerie page was spotted almost instantaneously and for the price (£5, of course) i thought it was worth a shot. The Ram and i are planning a little weekend retreat for Valentines day and this is perfect for that occasion.
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Although the customer reviews on the website continuously sing the praises of the quality of the garments i was never expecting something this cute.
The body only comes in two sizes, UK6 and UK8. I bought the former. The halter is adjustable which, since the cups are freeform, adjusts the body to suit various bust sizes. The strap around the back is a little large but i was never expecting a perfect fit so this doesn't bother me.
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The high cut of the crotch (and bum), and lace cups probably wouldn't make this very comfortable for everyday use but it is perfect for special occasions. There are poppers (snaps for non brits) on the crotch for practical use (like going to the loo amongst other things). Aside from the back strap the rest of the bodysuit fits true to size.
The lace, although not designer quality, is still intricate and well constructed. The scalloping and the little tummy peek-a-boo is killing me with cuteness. I love little details like that, it just makes a piece special and i'm smitten with this one. It is by no means perfect but it's certainly worth more than £5. I do love a good bargain!
For those of you wondering about the shoes. Cute and wonderful quality but i do wish they'd have had the black versions in stock. Blue is a little harder to style.
Lamb