Lingerie Glossary
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Baby Doll: Lingerie or nightgown usually designed with a empire cut waistband and a-line cut, loose and swaying skirt section falling anywhere from naval to mid-thigh.
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Bikini: A panty style with more coverage than a thong, and less than a brief. Typically, this brief sits below the naval and on the hips, but is slightly higher than a low-ride or hipster cut. The sides are usually high cut with either strings, bands or thin fabric separating the front and back coverage areas.
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Bodystocking: Form fitting garment made of nylon or fine mesh that covers the entire body form neck to ankle or toe.
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Boxers: Underwear or sleepwear designed with an elastic waistband and open, loose fitting legs. Men wear boxers as undergarments, and women typically as lounge or sleepwear.
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Bustier: Undergarment similar to a bra but extends down to the waist or hips to create a structured, supported look. Bustiers are often boned and include underwires and may have removable straps.
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Camisole: A garment fashioned to wear under blouses, suits and etc., that covers from bust to waist. Usually sleeveless, camisoles (or “camis”) traditionally offer little if any breast support, though some modern styles now incorporate a sewn-in bra for additional support. Some contemporary styles are being worn as outerwear.
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Chemise: A short slip or garment designed to wear under dresses. Structured like a camisole, but longer in length. Current trends show women wearing chemises over jeans as outer garments. Chemises can also be worn as lounge or sleepwear.
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Corset: A fitted garment usually with boning designed to cinch the waist and lift the breasts.
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Garter Belt: A intimate accessory that fits around the waist and hips with straps to hold up thigh-high stockings. The back and straps are typically adjustable.
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G-String: A style of panty similar to a thong where the front fabric panel is connected by thing lines of fabric or elastic that rides along the hips or just below and fits between the buttocks.
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Halter top: A type of shirt or blouse supported by the fabric wrapping behind the neck. This cut exposes open should and back.
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Miniskirt: A style of skirt which can be seen in multiple lengths form the micro-mini which stops just below the buttocks, to lengths around the middle thigh.
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Pantyhose: Nylon, silk or other material that stretches to fit next to skin and covers legs from hip to toe, or with open foot.
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Robe: A loose outer garment worn as loungewear or dressing gowns, for warmth and comfort.
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Teddiette: A teddy with detachable garters to hold up stockings.
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Teddy: A woman’s one-piece undergarment serving as both bra and panty, usually with a thong back.
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Thong: An underwear style for both men and women with a thin fabric back that rest between the buttocks.
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