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Lingerie Glossary:

Babydoll – A sleeveless, loose fitting top or bra with sheer material attatched with lengths varying from just under the breasts to derriere. A babydoll usually comes with a matching g-string, thong or panty.

Boa – A long scarf made of maribou feathers.

Bodice – That portion of the garment which covers the breasts. The upper part of a dress.

Body Stocking – Snug fitting hosiery that offers coverage from the neck or upper body down to the ankles or toes.

Boning – Rigid supports sewn vertically into a bustier or corset that help maintain a slim, shapely look about the torso. Originally made from bone (hence the name) but now made of plastic.

Boxer – Loose fitting under shorts.

Bustier – A bra that extends beneath the breasts to the waist to provide additional support, control and sex appeal. Most have garters which usually detach. A bustier normally comes with a matching g-string, thong or panty.

Camisole or Cami – A short sleeveless slip-top with hemlines that fall just above the waist. Can be worn under clothing or by itself.

Charmeuse – An opaque, semi-lustrous, satin-like shiny fabric.

Chemise – A loose fitting slip hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist. Typically with a short hemline. They are designed to flatter any figure.

Chiffon – A light weight sheer fabric.

Corset – A snug fitting garment designed to cinch the waist and lift the breasts. 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.

Fishnet – A coarse, open mesh fabric noted for sex appeal.

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 Belt – A belt worn around the waist with straps that clasp onto stockings to hold them up.

Gown – A long dress extending to the ankles. Similar to a chemise but with a longer hemline.

Lycra – A spandex synthetic fiber. Lycra is very stretchy and is used in tight, body hugging garments.

Maribou – Soft fluffy feather like material used for trimming women’s clothes and accessories.

Mesh – A knit or woven fabric consisting of small, evenly spaced holes.

Pouch – A man’s g-string.

Stockings – Hosiery providing coverage from over the knee or mid thigh to toes.

Teddiette – A teddy with attached garters to hold up stockings.

Teddy – A one piece garment with high cut legs and usually a thong back.

Thong – A panty with a small strip or band of fabric in the back.

Underwire – A strip of flattened steel wire or other man made material placed under the cups of the bra, sewn into the material for added support.

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