Baby Doll Set
A baby doll set encompasses a large category of lingerie items. Basically it’s a two piece set, consisting of a robe or loose billowy top and matching bottom. The top is always loose fitting and comes in just below the bust line, like an empire bodice. The top is very loose fitting and short, ending at or just below your rear. Baby doll sets are available in wide variety of fabrics from silk and satin to sheer lace.

Basque
Basque is a term for an item of women's apparel, referring either to a long corset or jacket characterised by a close, contoured fit and extending past the waistline over the hips.

The undergarment is similar to a Victorian-era corset, but with less compression of the ribs. The modern-day basque features lace-up or hook-and-eye fastening, as well as boning or vertical seams for structure and support. It usually, though not always, has brassiere cups, and is distinguished from the bustier by its length. It sometimes features detachable garters, or suspenders. In American English, it is known as a "Merry Widow".

Bikini
Bikini bottoms offer full coverage on your rear, and have thin straps on the side. They are available in loose fitting of figure hugging styles in a wide variety of fabric choices.

Bridal Set
A bridal set or merry widow as it’s sometimes known also covers a wide variety of items. Basically it’s a set that consists of a bra, corset or camisole top. It also has matching panties, and usually a garter belt and stockings. The styles range from silk or satin sets with full coverage to skimpy string sets with very minimal overage.

Bodystockings
A bodystocking is an article of lingerie, similar to a leotard or a catsuit. It is much the same thing as a unitard, but the term bodystocking is likely to be preferred when the garment is worn as an underlayer in cold weather. It usually has long legs, but it may have long, short, or no sleeves. It is usually made from a sheer fabric similar to those used for stockings and tights, or from fishnet material. Some people consider bodystockings to be an erotic garment.

Boy Shorts or Cheeky Shorts
If you’ve never heard of boy shorts think of sexy hot pants for your bedroom. Boy Shorts also known as Boy Short Panties, boys' cut, booty shorts shorties or Boyleg Briefs are a sort of lingerie that goes all the way down the hips. They are a relatively new but increasingly popular style of lingerie and are named for their similarity in looks to men's shorts. Boy Shorts often cover most of the buttocks area, but this is not always the case with thong back shorties also widely available.

Boy Shorts are a popular choice since most of them may avoid displaying a prominent visible panty line provided they don’t ride up, and yet are a modest and comfortable alternative to thongs. Boy shorts are figure hugging or shaping, something those of us with less than perfect bodies will appreciate. They come in wide variety of fabric choices from comfortable cotton to see through lace. Despite increased coverage, boy shorts are often perceived as at least as sexy as less conservative options like thongs. They are progressively becoming more popular than the G-String.

Boyshorts are a perfect everyday alternative to traditional "Granny panties" as they are less prone to ride up, and offer comfortable coverage under skirts. They are also popular teamed up with a camisole and worn around as loungewear. Lace and Cotton are popular materials for boyshorts.

Brief
This is probably one of the most basic and well known types of panty. Its waistband sits at or near the waist and usually provides fuller coverage in the back. Typically, the connotation of brief is not very sexy; however, may styles have come a long way and can be quite attractive and very comfortable.

Bustier
Bustiers are formfitting lingerie for the upper body. It looks somewhat like a Basque, but a bustier is shorter. This type of lingerie is often thought of as a hybrid of the bra and the corset, providing support through the bust while also extending down the torso, usually to the navel. This allows the bustier to have a waist slimming effect, while also being apple to accentuate the bust line. These attributes have significantly increased the appeal of the bustier. It reaches down only to the ribs or the waist and has a different function: its primary purpose is to push up the bust by tightening against the upper midriff and forcing the breasts to move up, while gently shaping the waist.

These days, it is often made with mesh panels rather than boning. The bustier is a multi-purpose garment and doubles up as a push-up bra for inner wear and as a camisole for outer wear. The bustier can also be worn as a half-slip under diaphanous upper garments if a bold display of the midriff is not desired.

Camisole
A camisole is female undershirt. It is loose fitting and has thin spaghetti straps that go over the shoulder. It’s usually paired with a matching bottom. Camisoles are now also available as outwear. While they are not usually worn as formal office attire, they can be worn for casual occasions.

Chemise
A chemise is a short flowing A-line gown that’s longer than a baby doll. The top usually has spaghetti or halter straps. The angular shape of a chemise looks good on almost every figure type. If you are concerned about your mid-section look for a style that has built in figure control. Sometimes a chemise comes with a matching bottom, but this varies from style to style. The fabric choices range from patterned and solid silks to very revealing lace, so there is something for everyone’s taste.

Corset
A corset is the opposite of a camisole. It’s a structured garment that has bones or ribs to force your body into certain proportions. The effects of a corset can be very dramatic, and can create a very enticing curvy shape. Some corsets are more difficult to wear than others, depending on how much shaping they are doing. If you’ve never worn one before choose something that’s not so difficult to get into. Corsets are also now being made as outwear. While not something you would wear to the office, they are perfect for a dinner party, club or night on the town.

Garter Belt
A garter belt is made of piece of fabric that wraps around your hips and usually has four straps (one for the front and back of each leg). Sometimes the straps are attached to the lower edge of a corset or camisole top. These straps attach to the top of stockings, holding them up. The proper way to wear a garter belt is to attach the stockings first, then put on your panties. While this may look strange you’ll understand why the first time you need to visit the bathroom.

G-String
While the back of a thong has very minimal coverage with a narrow strip a g-string offers you no coverage, with a simple single strand or string, usually 1/8” or less in width, not for the faint of heart. Variants of the thong or G-string include the V-string, a thong with a triangle "v" of cloth with the G-string between the legs, and the T-string, where a single string passes around the waist and between the legs, forming a T between the buttocks

Laser-cut or Seamless
This type of panties just refers to the way the material of the panty is cut. Any panty can come in this style. They provide a smooth finish that prevents panty lines.

Low-Rise
These are just a term used for a panty that sits well below the waistline and hips. Any style of panty can have a low-rise cut. These are obviously the best choice when wearing low-rise pants or skirts.

Pantyhose
Pantyhose is one of the most common types of lingerie. Pantyhose was invented in the 1950s. Since then it has remained one of the most popular types of undergarments and is perhaps the most common alternative to having bare legs. Usually made from nylon, pantyhose are tight on the skin. Unlike stockings, pantyhose come with an upper section, or girdle, that wraps around the midsection to eliminate the need for garters to hold up the material. Many women consider pantyhose to be more convenient than stockings since they do not require any adjustment. This was the reason for a decline in stocking purchases through the 1960s. Pantyhose is also available in many different styles, including fishnet and crotchless among others.

Robes
A robe is a loose-fitting outer garment. A robe is distinguished from a cape or cloak by the fact that it usually has sleeves. The English word robe is borrowed from French, although in French it typically refers to a woman's dress. There are various types of robes

Stockings
Stockings are a tight-fitting elastic lingerie item, providing covering from the foot to the thigh. Also known as thigh highs, stockings are very common for their comfort, elegance, and ability to accentuate a woman's legs. Stockings are usually very thin and light, and are made from nylon. Originally, stockings were made from cloth, silk, or cotton, but the majority are made from nylon or even a fishnet material. Stocking, tights, and thigh highs are often considered as alternatives to pantyhose. This is often because stockings are considered a sexier option, especially if they are held up by a garter or garter belt. In addition, stockings often have more detail than pantyhose thanks to lace accents and embroidery, or more risqué fishnet styles. Stockings are also easier to put on and take off since they do not go past the thighs, making them especially useful for romantic encounters. Aside from style and convenience, stockings also provide a lighter alternative than pantyhose that allow for more exposure to air. As already mentioned, a garter belt can be used as an accessory to stockings. A garter belt has suspenders that extend downward from the belt at the waist to help keep the stockings pulled up for long periods of time. Many stockings, however, also have an elastic top that helps keep them up without the assistance of garters. Stockings with garters are very popular as sexy, erotic lingerie, and they are even common for weddings as bridal lingerie. Among the many styles of stockings available are sheer, opaque, matte, seamed, seamless, fishnet, embroidered, Cuban heel, knee-high, thigh-high, and also come in solids, stripes, and patterns.

Tanga
A tanga is an undergarment and swimwear for both sexes which has no material around the sides other than the waist band. A string tanga is a type of tanga swimwear which has the waist band replaced with strings which are tied. The term originated from the Kimbundu term "ntanga", meaning loincloth.

Tap Pant
This is a style of panty not often spoken. It is usually made of a sexy, feminine material and offers more coverage all over. They look a lot like the shorts a tap dancer use to wear, hence the name. These are great for a woman that wants to look and feel sexy but is not comfortable in some of the lesser coverage panty styles.

Teddy
A teddy is a type of bodysuit. However, a teddy is not as tight as a bodysuit and is usually sheer. Teddies are prefect for providing an alluring, seductive look. This type of lingerie combines a camisole with a panty and can be worn by itself as a sexy outfit, or can be worn under pajamas or other nightwear.

Teddiette
Teddiette is a teddy with detachable garters

Thong
A thong offers full to minimal coverage in the front, and has thin sides usually 1” to ½” in width that come to a t shape in the rear. The t-shape gives you practically no coverage on your rear. Thongs are now worn just as frequently outside of the bedroom as they are in it. If you are wearing tight, or figure hugging clothing a thong is your best solution to combat visible panty line. Cotton, lycra or micro-fiber fabrics are the most comfortable for extended wear thongs.

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