I was so excited about this one that I’ve bumped it up the review queue. I’m very into Lovehoney’s Fierce range and honestly would probably buy one of everything if I could. So it was lovely to receive this set to review for you all. Let’s take a look.
Lovehoney Fierce Lace-Up Bra Set
The Fierce Lace-Up Bra Set is part of Lovehoney’s Fierce range, a collection of fetish-inspired, wet look pieces made from a synthetic faux leather fabric. This two-piece set is made up of a bra and… knickers? Shorts? Kinda a halfway house? I’m gonna go with “knickers” for ease of writing.
The set is made of black faux-leather, which is a polyester/elastane mix. I don’t love that it’s a synthetic (read: plastic-derived) fabric. These fabrics are pretty awful for the environment, both in production and after they’re discarded. I’m not going to tell you not to buy polyester, partly because it’s very hard to entirely avoid and partly because I’d be a massive hypocrite. What I will say is:
- Buy only pieces you really love
- Wear and care for your items for as long as you can
- Mend, upcycle/repurpose, resell, donate, or recycle at the end of the item’s life
One good thing about the fabric, though, is that the gusset on the knickers is cotton-lined. Much healthier for your bits!
The butt, cleavage, and two cut-out sections on the Lovehoney Fierce wet look knickers have lace-up detailing with metal eyelets. The bra ties up in a halter-neck style. Here it is on Lovehoney’s model:
The Fierce Lace-Up Bra Set is hand-wash only. Use cold water and gentle detergent if necessary. Dry it on the washing line, and don’t iron it.
Fierce Wet Look Bra Set: First Impressions
I loved this set as soon as I took it out of the packaging. I love the look and feel of leather, but it’s expensive and as a vegetarian, I have a policy of only buying preloved leather items. So, while not 100% convincing, this is a decent alternative if you prefer a non-animal-based leather look piece.
The combo of the shiny black fabric and lacing is just extremely sexy. I wanted to put it on straight away.
Fit and Comfort
Ahh, no wires! I make no secret of the fact that I think wired bras are the fucking devil and absolutely will not wear them. Fortunately, the Lovehoney Fierce Lace-Up Bra Set is completely wire-free.
As sexy lingerie goes, this set is shockingly comfortable to wear. The fabric feels nice against the skin, and the stretchy elastic waist and underbust bands mean nothing is digging in or pinching.
The Fierce Lace-Up Bra Set comes in small, medium, and large sizes, as well as a plus size version. There’s a handy sizing chart on the product page. As the elastic is stretchy and the bra has 3 clasp options and a halterneck, it’s somewhat adjustable in terms of sizing. I’m wear a UK size 14/16 and the large fits me comfortably. Some reviewers noted that the knickers were on the small side, so if in doubt consider going up a size.
So for the moment of truth: did it contain my boobs?
The answer to that is… kind of. They did mostly fit into the cups and stayed put, particularly when I tied the halterneck quite tight to give them a little extra lift. But I did get a little bit of nipple slippage at the front. If this is something you don’t want, go up a size if you’re well endowed in the chest department.
Because the fabric is synthetic, it doesn’t breathe. This means you’ll get very sweaty in it after a while, especially if you’re in a warm environment.
Look and Feel
The Lovehoney Fierce wet look lace-up bra set set is very much my style. The feminine silhouette with a kinky edge just speaks very much to my personal aesthetic goals. Lovehoney describe it as a “Dominatrix-inspired look,” but that’s just one possible interpretation. The open panels, easy access through the lacing, and crotchless knickers all speak to vulnerability to me, which helps me tap into my submissive headspace when I’m wearing it.
The laced up detailing really makes this set for me. It’s just the right level of showing off my body while leaving enough to the imagination to tease a lover and make them want more.
Lovehoney Fierce Wet Look Lace Up Bra Set: Verdict
The Fierce collection was created with actual kinksters in mind, and it shows. I love the design, I like the fit, and it’s surprisingly comfortable. It would be virtually perfect if it weren’t made from a synthetic fabric.
Bonus: it’s so easy to take on and off that you can wear it to a play party, slip out of it for playtime, then pop it back on in seconds.
This set retails for an affordable £34.99 ($42.99 US). Far below the price tag of real leather!
Thanks to Lovehoney for sending me the Fierce Lace-Up Bra Set to review. All views are, as always, my own. This post contains affiliate links.