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Here is a selection which explains types of lingerie is available

* * We will be adding more items to terms referenced soon! * *

We also provide a men's guide to lingerie

BabyDoll

Body Stocking

Bra
Demi or Shelf Bra Push-up Bra Chemise
Underwire Bra Bustier Camisole
Corset Hosiery Garter Belts
G-String

Thong

Teddy

Charmeuse Knickers Boyshort


Definition


BabyDolls ...

BabyDoll

A Babydoll is a short nightgown or negligee that often comes with matching panties.  Babydolls usually compare in shape to today's empire-waist style of shirt or dress.  They consist of form-fitting cups, with loose-fitting fabric that falls somewhere between the hips and the belly button.

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Bodystocking

A bodystocking is true to its name in that it is fitted hosiery which covers the entire body, from the shoulders to the feet.  This lingerie is similar to a leotard or a cat suit. It can be worn underneath clothes during winter or more-often-than-not as a sexy piece of lingerie.

Bodystockings ...

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Bras ...

Bra

The bra, or brassiere, is a close-fitting piece of lingerie that is worn to help lift and support the breasts. While bras do serve a functional purpose, they also are usually one of the first pieces a woman owns when creating a collection of lingerie.  Bras come in various sizes, fabrics, styles and colours to serve each and every woman's needs.

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Demi or Shelf Bra

A demi cup bra offers the perfect amount of "barely there" coverage for the petite to average woman's figure.  These bras offer less coverage than a full cup as they only  cover  approximately half to ? of the breast, however, if  the appearance of "spilling out" of a demi cup bra is achieved, it is probably the incorrect size.

Love Lace Lingerie - 2PC. Ribboned lace cami top with embroidered scalloped lace trim and double strapped G-string.

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Push-Up Bra ...

Push-up Bra

A push-up bra lifts the breasts to create cleavage. These come with padding, giving the illusion of a larger, fuller chest.  They create the appearance of increased cleavage using angled cups (Which generally have underwires) and a variety of types of padding including graduated and cookies, and demi cups.

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Underwire Bra

An underwire bra contains metal wires in the lower edges of the bra, giving extra, often-needed support for the bust. A thin, flexible wire, which offers added support to the cups of bras, bustiers and shapewear. Modern bras are constructed with comfortable underwires, which do not impeded the wearer.  These bras are great for women that have C cups or larger.

Underwire Bras ...

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Bustier Bras ...

Bustier

A highly structured garment, which extends from bust to hip. Most bustiers have flexible boning throughout the body of the garment for additional shaping, and close at the back with a long row of hooks and eyes.  Additional features may include removable or convertible straps or garters.  Smooth bustiers are perfect under special occasion wear as they provide both shaping and uplift.

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Camisole

A camisole, or cami, is a short, lingerie top, fitted around the bust, and ending at the waistline.  Camisoles come in any kind of fabric from mesh and lace to silk or leather.  Depending on how revealing the fabric, cami's can be worn as outerwear or just peaking out of an open jacket or blouse.

Camisoles ...

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Charmeuse ...

Charmeuse

Charmeuse (pronounced 'sharmaas') is a lightweight, satin-finished silk, which is soft and drapes beautifully.  It is perfect for lingerie, used in loose-fitting designs, like a babydoll or camisole.

However, it is important to treat it delicately because it can tear easily.

 

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Chemise

A chemise is a one-piece, shirt-like undergarment that is the same in shape as a straight-hanging sleeveless dress.  It is similar to the babydoll, but is fitted more closely around the hips.

Chemise ...

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Corsets ...

Corset

A Corset is boned and close-fitting lingerie that creates structure and control. By reducing the waist and exaggerating the bust and hips, the corset emphasizes a curvy figure.  Corsets begin either above or just below the bust and extend down to the waist or below the hips.  They compare in shape to the bustier, but are often strapless.

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Stockings

Hosiery or stockings are close-fitting, elastic garments that cover the feet and legs. Hosiery comes in various styles including silk, nylon, and fishnet.

Because the material is usually sheer, the legs are still visible, but appear silky, smooth and unblemished.

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Garter Belts ...

Garter Belts

Made to hold up hosiery and often made of silk, lace, or even leather, garter belts are worn around the waist and have dangling straps that clip or snap onto stockings.  This type of lingerie has a wide array of styles, ranging from cute and flirty to an exotic dominatrix look.

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Knickers

Knickers or Panties are underwear that come in all shapes, fabrics and colours, allowing you to have lots of coverage or barely any coverage at all.  From hip hugging or bikini panties to cotton or silk panties, these undergarments are made to fit and suit any version of the female body.

Knickers ...

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Boyshorts ...

Boyshort

Bootyshorts are a relatively new kind of underwear that continues to grow in popularity. They are tight and extremely short shorts that go beneath your clothes.  Because they provide more coverage than bikini underwear, they tend to stay in place better and not bunch up.

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G-String

The G-string (Sometimes known as the V-string) is about as close as you can get to wearing no panties at all. It is essentially a skimpy thong. However, whilst the thong has minimal fabric in the back, the g-string has even less.  True to its name, the g-string includes a single string which  attaches the front to the back.

G-Strings ...

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Thongs ...

Thong

A thong is a popular type of panty that is great if you want no visible panty lines and a smooth appearance through your clothes.

This smooth look is possible because of the minimal amount of fabric in the back of the undergarment.

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Teddy

A teddy combines the look of a camisole and panty into one mood-setting piece. It resembles the shape of a one-piece bathing suit because it is typically sleeveless, and sometimes even strapless. This style of lingerie is made from all sorts of material i.e. lace, leather, nylon or vinyl and is made to accentuate the body.

Teddies ...

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