Leg Avenue Seductive French Maid

Four pieces, one very old story, told well. The Seductive French Maid set arrives complete with the apron dress, the g-string, the wrist cuffs and the headband, so nobody has to improvise the finishing touches at the last minute. It is the costume everyone recognizes in half a second, which is precisely what makes it land.

This is a bedroom-first look that is equally at home at a themed party, and it makes a genuinely easy gift for anyone who likes a little theater with their lingerie. Add sheer or fishnet hosiery and a heel to stretch it into a full costume, or wear the apron dress on its own for a shorter version of the evening. The wrist cuffs and headband are the details people photograph, so put them on last. Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry, and store the headband where it will not get crushed.

Buying the pieces separately almost never works, because the black and white never quite matches. This one ships as a coordinated set in classic black and white, so the whole look is finished the moment you open the bag.

• Includes: Apron dress, g-string, wrist cuffs, headband
• Pieces: 4 piece set
• Pairs with: Fishnet or sheer hosiery and a heel
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
• Available in: Black/White, 4 Piece/Set