Penthouse First lady black S-L

Full-body lace, zero interruptions

The Penthouse First Lady does one thing and does it deliberately: it keeps lace on your body from neckline to toe without ever needing to come off. The open crotch isn’t a manufacturing shortcut, it’s the whole point. This is a garment built around that detail, and if that’s what you’re shopping for, it delivers on it cleanly.

Best for: Anyone who wants a full-body lace look that functions as an active part of intimacy, not just a pre-show that gets discarded.

Not for: Anyone shopping for everyday underwear, tights with coverage, or a bodysuit for general wear. This is purely an intimate occasion piece.

How it looks and feels

According to the manufacturer, the lace pattern runs continuously across the entire body. That’s a different construction from pieces that use solid fabric panels and add lace as trim, here, the texture is consistent from shoulder to ankle. The effect is that it frames the body rather than wrapping it, which tends to read as more flattering than opaque alternatives on a range of body types.

The S-L sizing covers a fairly wide range. If you’re solidly in the middle of that bracket, a UK 10-14 or EU 38-42, roughly, it should sit well without pulling. At the upper edge of L, the lace will stretch more noticeably, which some people prefer for a closer fit and others find uncomfortable. Penthouse also makes the Penthouse First Lady in XL if you’re near or above the top of the S-L range, and that’s worth considering rather than sizing up and hoping for the best.

The open-crotch construction means there’s no gusset to bunch or shift. The garment stays put in a way that more fiddly styles don’t always manage.

Care and lubricant

Lace requires a little more attention than standard synthetic fabrics, but nothing complicated. Hand-wash in cool water with a gentle detergent, the kind marketed for delicates or wool works fine. Never put it in a machine; drum cycles snag lace reliably. Lay it flat to dry. That’s it.

For lubricant, stick to water-based. Oil-based products can break down delicate fibres over time and are genuinely difficult to rinse out of fine-weave lace. Silicone-based lubes won’t damage the fabric in most cases, but they leave a residue on lace that’s hard to remove and can make the garment feel stiff after washing. Water-based is cleaner in every sense.

Where it fits

If you’re still building out your intimate wardrobe and want a broader frame of reference before committing, the Best Lingerie to Feel Confident In guide covers the full range of styles, from basic sets to full-body pieces like this, with honest notes on what actually works for different preferences and body types.

For layering or pairing with a bodystocking, a suspender piece like the Le Désir Striped Fishnet Garterbelt adds a second texture without competing with the lace. And if the First Lady style appeals but the S-L range isn’t your fit, the First Lady XL is the direct alternative. For something with a different silhouette from the same brand, the Penthouse Hottie Black XL is worth a look.