A Guide To Lingerie

New to lingerie, or simply like a style but don't know what it's called? Here is a guide to lingerie to help you search for the right styles.

 

Babydoll:  A sleeveless, loose fitting top or a bra with an attached loose-fitting skirt, made of sheer fabric, that comes down to anywhere between the navel and the hips (usually six-inches above the knee).  They usually have matching panties and are trimmed with ornaments.  Named after the nightwear worn by Carol Baker in 1956 movie of the same name.

(Baby Doll)

Bustier:  Its primary purpose is to push up the bust by tightening against the upper midriff and forcing the breasts to move up, while gently shaping the waist. Modern bustiers are often made with mesh panels rather than boning. The bustier is a multi-purpose garment and doubles as a push-up bra for inner wear and as a camisole for outer wear. The bustier can also be worn as a half-slip under diaphanous upper garments if a bold display of the midriff is not desired.

(Bustier)

Camisole:  A woman's sleeveless undergarment, now usually worn under a blouse.

(Camisole)

Chemise:  It is a loose-hanging short slip that has no waistline still worn for bedtime or as a lining under clothes. Chemises are especially popular as gifts since they are easy to fit and flattering to most figures.

(Chemise)

Corset:  A corset is a garment worn to mold and shape the torso into a desired shape.

(Corset)

Costumes:  Are outfits for roll playing and fantasy's.

(Costume)

Garter Belt:  A belt-like construction used with stockings.  It is worn around the waist and clipped to the top of stockings to keep the stockings in place.  It should be matched in color and design with stockings and panties. 

(Garter Belt (over panties) attached to stockings) (Garter Belt with straps)

       

Gown:  An article of clothing used for night or lounge wear.  Often made of silk, cotton, or polyester, and sometimes includes adjustable shoulder straps and a matching outer robe.  

(Gown)

Teddy: Combination of camisole and panties in one piece.  May be fitted to the body , or loose.  A variety of styles include: body briefer - a fitted teddy which may also provide smoothing and shaping or teddiette - a teddy with detachable garters.

(Teddy)

  

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