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This gingham maid costume takes the classic check print and pairs it with a real lace apron patch instead of a printed apron shape, which is what saves it from looking like a costume-shop rush job. Structured cups sit under a sheer mesh overlay, red ribbon bows mark the centre front and straps, and a matching choker finishes the neckline. Garter straps clip down from the hip, so the whole set is ready to go without you adding your own.
The lace apron patch is doing the job a printed-on shape usually fails at. Because it's a separate layer of fabric rather than ink on the gingham check, it actually catches shadow and sits slightly proud of the base, which is what sells the maid idea at a glance rather than just hinting at it. The trade-off is coverage: the mesh overlay is sheer through the torso above the apron patch, so this reads as a piece you'd wear under something sheer or keep for indoors, not one you'd wear out on its own. The garter straps have visible clip hardware at the ends, ready to attach to your own hold-ups.
The cups are structured and fitted, the torso is sheer mesh over a lace apron patch, and it sits short at the hip with garter straps hanging below, so coverage is structured up top and sheer through the middle and legs. Compare your measurements to our size chart before you order, and if you're between sizes, size up. Fit shifts a little with torso length, and that extra bit of room tends to sit better than going too snug.
It's a sheer gingham mesh with structured cups and a separate lace apron patch; we don't have an exact fibre breakdown to give you. We'd suggest a gentle hand wash in cool water and laying it flat to dry, away from direct heat, which keeps the shape and finish intact for longer.
The gingham print does something most maid costumes don't, it reads as an actual dress pattern rather than a costume-store shortcut, so you'll still love how it looks under normal light, not just party lighting.
What size gingham maid costume should I pick if I'm between sizes?
Size up. The cups are structured and fitted, so the larger size will sit properly on you rather than pulling across the bust.
Is the fabric see-through?
Yes, the mesh through your torso is sheer, with structured cups underneath and the lace apron patch giving you extra coverage over the front.
Do the garter straps come with hold-ups?
No, the straps come with clip hardware at the ends so you can attach your own hold-ups or stockings, they're not included in the set.
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