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LINGERIE A-Z

THE LINGERIE TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW
04 . 20 . 2020

BABYDOLL

A short gown, typically paired with matching panties Boning: Rigid additions to a piece that add shape and structure.

BOY SHORTS

Panties that offer full-coverage, but which are still more revealing than standard boxers.

CAMISOLE

Referred to as a Cami for short. A sleeveless, usually loose- fitting undergarment, like a singlet.

CHEMISE

A type of sleepwear longer than a baby-doll, which is usually tighter at the top and loose-fitting at the bottom.

GOWN

A long night gown which can sometimes be referred to as a slip.

Contrary to popular belief, not the same as a thong. A G-String offers no coverage at the back and joins the gusset to the waist via only a string.

MERRYWIDOW

Like a corset, a merrywidow is a versatile garment that spans from the bust to the navel and is fixed at the back with a hook-and-eye closure.

PLUNGE

A type of lingerie with a deep “V” shaped neckline.

PUSH UP

An underwire cup that also has padding, adding at least one cup size to the wearer’s bust.

ROMPER

A looser fitting one-piece garment than a teddy.

SOFT CUP

A bra with no underwire, and the most comfortable for everyday wear.

THONG

Similar to a g-string and offering minimal coverage, thongs have the goal of reducing the chances of a visible panty line (VPL).

TEDDY

A one-piece garment that can feature a snap-crotch closure, often worn instead of a camisole.