Leg Avenue black fishnet and lace teddy

This Leg Avenue teddy combines fitted long sleeves with a wide neckline that leaves the shoulders bare, creating a dressier look than most sleeveless bodysuits. The vertical fishnet panel, front and back, creates a lace-up effect without any actual laces to tie. I like this piece for anyone who wants fishnet without relying entirely on bare arms and shoulders, and who is looking for a teddy that can be worn just as well on its own as under an open shirt.

Floral lace and fishnet

The transparent floral lace covers most of the body and is made of 95% nylon and 5% elastane, while the fishnet panel runs vertically down the front and back to break up the solid fabric. The material remains soft and stretchy despite the combination of the two fabrics, making it easy to put on in the one-size fit. The lace appears more transparent in bright light than in dim lighting, as is the case with most fine lace of this type.

Long sleeves and thong cut

The fitted long sleeves balance the wide off-the-shoulder neckline, creating a silhouette that does not focus entirely on the upper body. At the back, the cut rises high in a thong style, leaving the lower back and buttocks mostly exposed, in contrast to the more covering sleeves at the front. This contrast between a covered area and a very revealing one is the true signature of this teddy compared with the boutique's other one-piece styles.

Care

Washing at a maximum of 30 °C with care is sufficient; do not tumble dry, iron, use chlorine, or dry-clean. As with any piece combining lace and fishnet, I recommend hand washing to avoid weakening the open-knit sections, then drying it flat rather than hanging it, especially around the sleeves, which bear the full weight of the wet garment.

Who it's for, and who it's not

This teddy will suit you if you prefer long sleeves to a neckline and arms that are completely bare. The one-size fit corresponds to a standard figure; if you wear a size at either end of the range, check your measurements before ordering. For a sleeveless version or a different one-piece cut, the boutique's bodysuits and teddies offer other options, including styles with real functional lacing at the back if that is what you are looking for rather than a visual effect.

Friend-to-friend tip — Adjust the sleeves before the back opening when putting on this teddy: the back fishnet stretches more easily if you pull on it first.