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Glossary and Definitions for Lingerie
 

Adjustable Garters- Adjustable elastic straps that attach to stockings to hold them up

Attached Garter Belts- Stockings that have a garter belt attached

Babydoll – A sleeveless, loose fitting top or bra with sheer material attached with lengths varying from the belly button to the hips. Usually comes with a matching G-String or Panty.

Bikini- A low cut panty that fits around the hips

Bodice- The portion of a garment that covers the breasts (the upper part of a dress)

Bodystocking- One piece snug fitting undergarment that offers coverage from the neck or upper body down to the ankles or toes

Bodysuit- Snug fitting one piece garment similar to a leotard and can be worn under regular clothes

Bustier-   A tight fitted top that extends beneath the breasts to anywhere between the rib cage and the hips to provide additional support, control and sex appeal. 

Cami Bra- Designed to look like a bra this is a cross between a camisole and bra

Camisole:-A short sleeveless undergarment that usually offers little support for the breasts. Also referred to as a negligee

Chemise- Loose fitting short under dress or slip

Corset-A snug fitting garment designed to lift and support the breasts and reduce the size of the waist. Lacing in the back allows the corset to be adjusted for comfort

Crotchless -  A convenient slit or opening in the fabric covering the crotch area

Demi Bra- Low cut bra that is designed to enhance the cleavage. These do not expose the nipples.

Fishnet- Open-mesh material that looks like netting

G-String- A panty consisting of a triangular patch of fabric connected with thin, elastic straps in back and around the waist, completely exposing the buttocks

Garter- An elastic leg band to hold up stockings

Garter Belt- Belt worn around the waist with straps that clasp onto stockings to keep them from falling down

Gown- A long dress that usually extends to the ankles

Halter Neck- Garment wraps around the neck for support and may be tied behind or clasped

Halter Top- A short top held up at the neck, exposing the shoulders and upper back

Hosiery- Includes socks, stockings, thigh hi’s and knee hi’s

Marabou- Soft, fluffy, feather like material

Mesh- A knit or woven fabric consisting of small, even spaced holes

Miniskirt- A very short skirt with a hemline that can extend anywhere from just below the buttocks to mid thigh

Open Bust- Little or no coverage is provided over the breasts. Open bust means that there is no cup

Open Tip- Little coverage of the breasts. There is a cup but with an opening over the nipple area.

Open Rear- No fabric or elastic covers the area between the buttocks

Pantyhose: Close-fitting hosiery offering coverage from the waist all the way down to the toes

Stockings: Hosiery providing coverage from over the knee or mid-thighs to the toe

Teddiette- A teddy with attached garters to hold up stockings

Teddy: A strapless one piece garment with high cut legs and a usually a thong back

Thigh High: Stockings that cover up to the thighs

Thong Panty: A panty with only a thin narrow strip of material in the back that exposes most of the buttocks

Underwire Bra:  Provides extra support and lift for the breasts by using a thin wire that has been added to the base of the cups

 

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