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Babydoll
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A babydoll is a woman's short nightgown sometimes with lace, ruffles, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps. Sometimes they are made of sheer cloth like chiffon. It is said the name comes from the 1956 movie "Baby Doll" starring Carroll Baker in the title role.
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back closure
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This term is used when describing how a bra closes. Traditionally, a back closure bra has two rows of hook and eye closures and three adjustments. Full figure and strapless bras usually have three rows of hook and eye closures as well as three adjustments.
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backless
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A bra designed with a low cut adjustable back band.
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balconette
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Another name for a demi cup bra. More often a balconette also includes a little padding to enhance bust size.
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basque
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A name given to any tight-fitting bodice garment worn by women. Examples of basques include corselette and merrywidow.
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bikini
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A pantywear style whose waistband rests below the navel, and on the hips. Usually has a high-cut leg line. The sides can be anything from a string to a thicker side panel. Back coverage depends on the style of the bikini. Bikinis are a super comfortable medium coverage silhouette that won’t show thru under heavier fabrics like denim or wool.
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body briefer
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A shapewear style that looks like a one-piece bathing suit. It has a snap crotch (also called gusset closure) and a control panel at the tummy for support.
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Body Stocking
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A bodystocking. Generally long sleeved and made out of stretchy material.
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boning
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Rigid plastic strips sewn in shapewear to give structure, support and body contouring. It is usually sewn in vertically for tummy and waist support. Its name comes from the fact that actual bones were originally used to give support.
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boy leg brief
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Reminiscent of hot pants, this style brief has legs that come to the top of the thigh. The waist sits low on the hips, and the back has full coverage. It is usually seamed in the center front and back for definition. Worn under hip-hugger style bottoms or short skirts to give a smooth line from waist to hip.
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boyshort
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Resembling a short this panty is sometimes also called a culotte or hot pant. Offering full coverage in a modern silhouette, boyshorts are a perfect everyday alternative and offer comfortable coverage under skirts. They are also popular teamed up with a camisole and worn around as loungewear.
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bra
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The shortened word for brassiere. A woman's close-fitting undergarment which is worn to support and give contour to the breasts.
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bralette
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A bralette is an unlined, soft cup bra. It resembles a very short crop top. Bralettes are primarily used as a teen bra or sleep bra because they do not offer a significant amount of support.
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brief
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A panty whose waistband rests at or just below the navel, provides full back coverage, and may have a high-cut leg.
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bump pad
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A pad that is built into the bottom of the cup to push the breast up and out.
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bustier
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A bosom-to-hip corset-style garment, usually trimmed in lavish lace. Additional features may include detachable garters, flexible boning, optional shoulder straps, and a lace-up closing. This garment is usually worn by a woman for the visual enjoyment of the man in her life.
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cami top
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Made of microfiber, this camisole-looking shapewear gives a seamless, toned look under knits. It gives very light control and is a perfect solution for sheer, form-fitting tops in order to reveal the least amount of lines or seams.
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Camisole
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A light piece of women's underwear for the top half of the body, with thin straps that go over the shoulders. Today, a camisole can also be worn as outerwear.
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catsuit
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A full-body stocking. Generally long sleeved and made out of stretchy material.
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Chemise
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The name given to the first undergarments ever worn by women. Designed originally to protect the skin from outer garments, it later was used as night wear. It is a one-piece, loose straight-hanging to the floor undergarment that comes in one size. Today a chemise may be defined as a short, flowing gown usually with thin straps and an A-line silhouette.
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corselet
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Also spelled corselette, it is a woman's support undergarment that combines a girdle with a bra.
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corset
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A woman's support undergarment that is boned and close fitting. It is almost always hooked and laced. It begins either above or just below the bust and extends down to the waist or below the hips. Usually garters are attached at its base.
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g-string
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A bikini panty with virtually no back coverage. It consists of a small front panel held to the body entirely with strings. Worn to prevent panty lines under tight-fitting garments. Less coverage than a thong.
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garter belt
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A belt worn around the waist with four clips or garters to keep stockings (not pantyhose) up and in place. A garter belt can be purchased in a variety of colors. Lingerie fashion etiquette dictates that the color and design of the garter belt match the stockings and panties.
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hi-cut brief
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Also known as a "French cut" brief, this panty is high-cut on the leg and sides yet offers full coverage in back.
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hi-cut Rio
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A panty style similar to the string bikini, but with moderate back coverage that looks more like a "v" instead of the "u" which is found in full coverage backs. Many times, the waistband in the high-cut Rio is nothing more than a 1" to 2" piece of elastic.
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hi-waisted brief
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Shapewear with a brief panty and a high waist to give shaping and support to the waistline.
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merrywidow
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Another type of corset. It is often strapless and comes to a point in the center front. It can also come with detachable garters to wear with stockings.
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plunge
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A plunge bra is designed to reveal more breast for a sexier look. Plunge bras create the appearance of increased cleavage because of their deep (plunging) front silhouette, angled cups and thin center gore. Plunge bras differ from push-up bras in that they are not heavily padded.
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push-up
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A bra with additional padding at the bottom portion of the cup to lift the breasts in order to give the illusion of greater breast size. The padding, if removable, is known as a "cookie."
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seamless
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A bra with cups that have been molded into a permanent shape and fit. This bra gives a smooth and almost transparent look under clothing. They are particularly suitable under revealing and tight-fitting tops.
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soft cup
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A bra with a molded cup and no underwire or padding. This lack of structure makes it very comfortable to wear. Most popular with A and B cup sized women.
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sports bra
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A support bra worn during exercise that minimizes breast bouncing. Its design includes wider straps, and broader cup coverage.
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strapless
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An underwire bra with wide sides, no straps or removable straps, and a triple hook back. Many times silicone is stitched to the upper and lower edges of the bra to keep it secure on the body. Mostly worn with strapless tops, evening gowns or with tops where a normal bra would show.
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stretch
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Bras made with Lycra fabric, which lends a smooth, sleek look as well as freedom in movement, comfort and fit.
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string bikini
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A bikini panty with high cut leg line, thin string sides and full back coverage.
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tanga
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A tanga is between a bikini and a thong. A tanga has narrower back coverage than a traditional panty, but is not as narrow as a thong. Tangas are a more common silhouette in Europe. They are also a comfortable transition from a bikini before attempting a thong.
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tap pant
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A panty styled like short shorts with a small flair at the hem. Frequently sold with coordinating bra or camisole. May be worn as a slip for shorter skirt styles.
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teddy
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A camisole and panty combined into one piece. It can be fitted to the body or loose. Is worn either under clothing or as sleepwear.
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thong
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A panty with a narrow strip of fabric in the back that begins as a "v" shape at the waistband and then tapers to a thin strip by the time it reaches the crotch. This style panty is great if you want no visible panty lines and a smooth appearance.
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Thongboy
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Features the comfort of a brief with the benefits of a thong. A thongboy provides coverage over the top back cheeks, but quickly reduces to a thong style when going through the crotch. Think of the thongboy as a boyshort with a thong back panel.
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triangle bra
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A triangle bra has triangle shaped cups, which offer the perfect amount of coverage/support for petite to average figures. Triangle bras may be padded or lined but generally do not have underwires. Most have thin straps. the bottom of the bra is many times gathered along a drawstirng-like base.
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