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BABYDOLL
A diminutive, short gown, with or without matching bottoms, often made of sheer fabric with an empire waist and an A-line cut.

BACK SEAMS
Stockings that have a seam running up the back of the leg for a more old-fashioned, yet highly seductive, look.

BIKINI
A panty whose waistband rests below the navel and on the hips. Usually has a high-cut leg line. Due to different styles of a bikini, the side can vary from a string to a thicker side panel and the back as well.

BODICE
The portion of a garment that covers the breasts.

BODYSTOCKING
A full, body hugging one-piece outfit made of stretch material which may be sheer, lace, fishnet or opaque. Think cat woman, meow!

BODYSUIT
A one-piece top and bottom garment, usually with a snap crotch. Oh, think leotard.

BONING
Rigid plastic strips sewn in shapewear to give structure, support, and body contouring. Mainly vertical for tummy and waist support.

BOY SHORT
A panty style with an attractive, sexy look with a tomboy twist.

BRALETTE
A bra-like top that lacks the usual supportive features (such as underwire). Best for the smaller-chested.

BRAZILIAN BACK
A panty style that covers more of the cheeks than a thong, but less than a traditional full-back panty.

BRIEF
A panty whose waistband rests at or just below the navel, provides full back coverage and may have a high-cut leg. You know, period days!

BUSTIER
A garmet that is close-fitting. It extends from the bust to the waist and is worn to support and sustain the shape. A bustier is often stiffened with the boning, and with the different types of fabric, can be worn as an undergarment or outside. Risqué, but we love

CAMISOLE
A sleeveless lingerie top that is fitted over the bust and ends at the waistline. This can be worn as an undershirt or a pj tank top.

CHANTILLY LACE
Delicate lace made from an open, six-sided mesh background with floral designs.

CHARMEUSE
Luxurious on every side, this semi-lustrous satin weave which can be silk, polyester or rayon. It is shiny on one side, matte on the other.

CHEMISE
It is a loose-hanging short slip that has no waistline still worn for bedtime or as a lining under clothes. Nowadays, this item has come out of hiding and is often worn as an evening or summer dress—or over pants for a funkier look. Chemises are especially popular as gifts since they are easy to fit and flattering to most figures.

CHIFFON
A sheer fabric made with a simple weave of silk, polyester or other fiber.

CLEAR STRAPS
Straps made from a clear, see-through plastic that are designed to be nearly invisible when worn. Great under camisoles or strapless clothing.

CONTOUR BRA
A bra designed to give a shapely silhouette with lightly padded, fiberfill cups to add definition, give a smooth shape and eliminate any visible traces of nipples. Great under t-shirts.

CONTROL BRIEF
A panty shaped like a brief but designed to flatten the tummy and give support while providing a smooth silhouette. Some have an additional panel in the back to give a little lift to the derriere.

CONVERTIBLE
A bra that can be worn in six different configurations: conventional, halter, one-shoulder, off-the-shoulder, crisscrossed and strapless. Good for all occasions.

CORSET
A snug-fitting undergarment, usually stiffened with boning, that extends from the bust to below the hips, defining and maintaining a curvaceous shape. The corset usually has garters attached and it is a popular element to wear under a wedding or evening gown. Want that hourglass shape, it is the corset!

DEMI CUPS OR BALCONET
A bra or undergarment with a lower line that reveals the top portion of the breasts for that harlequin heaving-bosom look.

EMBROIDERY
Decorative designs sewn into fabric by hand or machine.

FISHNET
An open mesh fabric that looks like netting and is often used to make stockings—known for its sex appeal.

FOAM CUP
Padding in the cut made from foam, which does not bunch up during washing and gives a smooth look to the cup.

FRENCH CUT
Also known as a high-cut brief. Ooh la la.

GARTER
Refers to (a) the strap hanging from a garter belt, corset or bustier to support stockings, and (b) an elastic leg band that is worn by brides on their wedding day.

GARTER BELT
A garment made of cloth or lace that snuggly sits upon or wraps around the waist and hips which holds stockings up with its attached garter extensions. For the full seduction ensemble.

GEORGETTE
Sheer crepe woven from hard twisted yarns/threads to produce a dull yet delicate pebbly surface. The pebbly weave of georgette gives transparency but has slightly more coverage than chiffon.

GOWN
A loose, dress-like garment with a hemline ranging from mid-calf to floor length. Used for sleepwear or worn out as an evening dress.

G-STRING
Designed to prevent the dreaded panty lines, this panty has no back coverage—the sides and back are made of thin strips of fabric.

GUSSET
The triangle or rectangle-shaped lining often made of cotton in the crotch area of a panty.

HIGH-CUT BRIEF/FRENCH CUT
This panty is high cut on the leg and sides yet offers full coverage in the back.

KIMONO
A Japanese-inspired robe that is typically loose, has wide sleeves, wraps in the front and is held closed by a sash. Traditionally floor length, it comes in shorter styles.

MATTE
Something that looks smooth, flat, and non-shiny or glossy.

MESH
A woven knit, or knotted material of open texture, with small, evenly spaced holes.

MICROFIBER
Ultra-fine man-made fiber, usually woven into soft, lightweight, washable, breathable fibers making undergarments feel silk and mold well to the body.

MINIMIZER
A minimizer bra is designed to de-emphasize a full bust line. These bras reduce the projection of a bust while providing a smooth, natural look.

MOLDED CUP
A metal cup over which fabric is heat transferred. It is cut and sewn into a bra and can be very thin and barely visible. Molded cups don't increase size, but they do create a rounder-looking, more symmetrical bust line. They are ideal for wearing underneath t-shirts and other tight-fitting garments.

NEGLIGEE
A nightgown or undergarment made of thin, usually sheer fabric.

NYLON
Known for its high strength and excellent resilience, nylon has superior abrasion resistance and high flexibility.

OPAQUE
Neither transparent nor translucent, opaque means "blocking the passage of light" and refers to material that cannot be seen through.

PADDED PUSH-UP
Extra padding added on the bottom and sides of bra cups to give extra cleavage.

PEIGNOIR
A sleepwear set that includes a long or short gown with a matching robe. Its French origin refers to the gown’s women wore while combing the hair.

POLYESTER
A manufactured fiber, it is second only to cotton in worldwide use. Its ability to stretch and resist wrinkling makes it a popular fabric for lingerie. Today's polyesters have been improved upon and are usually made of a weave that allows air to circulate and has low absorbency which allows the fiber to dry quickly.

RAYON
A synthetic fabric with a luxurious, silk-like feel. Rayon is comfortable against the skin, absorbs moisture and does not trap heat against the body.

RIBBED
Fabric with grooves, usually vertical, made into a design that is form fitting.

ROBE
A long, loose-fitting, or flowing outer garment or cover-up.

SATIN
A shiny woven fabric made from silk or rayon with a glossy finish and dull backing.

SARONG
A long strip of cloth wrapped around the body that is worn as a skirt, dress or tied around as a top.

SCALLOP EDGES
A pattern similar to scallops (or shells) on decorative fabric used to trim the edge or hem of garments.

SEAMLESS
An item manufactured without seams providing a smooth, clean finish for underneath t-shirts and other tight-fitting clothing.

SHAWL
A wide scarf worn around the shoulders.

SHELF BRA
A built-in, hidden bra for support and coverage.

SILK KNIT
Silk fabric that stretches and clings to the body.

SLIT
A long, narrow cut or opening in a garment.

SOFT CUP BRA
A bra without underwires or structured cups that gives light support.

SPANDEX
An elastic fiber woven into various blends to create stretchable fabrics made for body-hugging garments.

STAY UPS
Stockings that have a rubber grip inside to stop them from slipping down the leg.

STOCKINGS
Nylon or silk leggings that reach mid-thigh and have traditionally been held up with garters before pantyhose were invented. Today, stockings and garters are worn to tempt, seduce and enhance fantasy play.

STRAPLESS
A garment without shoulder straps. A strapless bra is usually lined with silicone which adheres to the skin and helps keep the bra from slipping.

STRETCH LACE
Lace which stretches for better fit and more comfort.

TANK TOP
A sleeveless garment with a scoop-or V-neck.

TAP PANT
A playful panty styled like short shorts with a small flair at the hem. Think of the shorts worn by tap dancers of days gone by.

TEDDY
An all-in-one camisole and panty or tap pant combo that is similar to a bodysuit, usually with a thong back.

THONG
A panty style that leaves the buttocks exposed in order to prevent visible panty lines. Advantages of wearing a thong are no unsightly panty lines showing under clothing, no uncomfortable wedgies or bunching of material caused by friction between outerwear and underwear as you move and a longer leg look.
Warning: Thongs take a little getting used to—like wearing a new ring on your finger—but once mastered, the wearer may never want to wear anything else. This is also up to said wearer.

UNDERWIRE
Thin wires sewn into the base of a bra cup giving support and adding extra lift that provides great definition for full-busted women.