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Term Description Example
1/4 Cup Bra Very low cup bra that does not cover the nipple.
Air Bra Bra that contains removable air filled pads in the cups for a fuller, natural shape.
Babydoll A short, loose fitting nightgown with an empire waist. A babydoll often sleeveless and can also have underwires.
Balcony Bra A bra with cups which cut horizontally across the breast. Typically with underwire, a balcony bra can either have no or light padding. A balcony bra will separate and lift the breasts and is a good option for an open neckline.
Bandeau A bandeau is a bra or swimwear top that wraps around the body and typically has no straps. A strapless bandeau is ideal to wear with a strapless dress or top.
Bikini A two pieces swimsuit.
Body Also known as a bodysuit, this figure hugging garment covers the torso and can have a thong or full bottom. The bodysuit often has snap closures between the legs.
Boudoir Bra A boudoir bra typically has no underwire or padding, so does not provide substantial support for larger sizes, and offers a feminine, natural shape.
Bow Back Brief A brief that tie in the back in a bow. The bow may be decorative or may hold the back of the brief together (as shown).
Bow Back Thong A brief that tie in the back in a bow. The bow may be decorative or may hold the back of the brief together (as shown).
Boyshort A boyshort typically sits fairy low on the hips and is fitted to the body. The leg is longer in the front than a trypical brief, and usually will sits smoothly under clothes.
Boythong Like boyshort in the front, a boythong has a thong cut in the back, therefore has less coverage.
Bralette A bralette typically has no underwire or padding so do not offer significant support. It offers a comfortable, natural fit for those who prefer no wires.
Brief Also known as panties, underpants, undies or knickers.
Bustier A bustier is a formfitting, constucted garment that usually contains boning and fabric panels to provide shape and support. A bustier extends from the bust to the hips and curves to the body while pushing up the bust and defining the waist. It may have removable sholder straps and usnally closes in the back with lacing or hook and eye details. A bustier can be worn as a supportive shapper underd clothes, or as a top.
Camisole A camisole is typically a spaghetti strap tank top that can be worn alone or as a layering piece. Usually made from lightweight materials such as cotton, silk, or chiffon.
Chemise A chemise is a lightweight dress that can be worn underneath a dress, alone as outerwear, or as a nightgown.
Corset A corset is a formfitting, constucted garment that usually contains boning and panels to provide shape and support. A corset extends from the bust to the hips and curves to the body while pushing up the bust and defining the waist. It may have removable sholder straps and usually closes in the back with lacing or hook and eye details. A bustier can be worn as underwear or outerwear.
Corset Brief A brief closes in the back with lacing, like a corset.
D/DD Bikini Top A bikini top that that has cups sized to accommodata a D and DD cup.
Demi Bra A demi or half cup bra has a low cut that runs diagonally across the breast while still covering the nipple. Usually with underwire, this style may or may not have padding.
French knickers French knickers are briefs that have a no elastic at the leg opening, so have a slightly looser, yet sexy, fit.
Full Cup Bra A full cup bra has fabric that covers most of the breast tissue. It can be a good choice for a larger cup size to ensure sufficient support and a smooth fit.
Garter A garter is a band that is work around the thigh. It is typically worrn by brides that their wedding.
Half Body A half body is a bodysuit that covers the torso, but only extends to right under the bust. The half body can be paired with a bra and worn underneath most outfits to provide shape and support.
Half Cup Bra A half cup or demi bra has a low cut that runs diagonally across the breast while still covering the nipple. Usually with underwire, this style may or may not have padding.
Halter Bikini A halter bikini has a top where the straps tie behind the neck. The straps and cups are typically thicker than those of string bikini, making it a more supportive fit that is ideal for a larger cup.
Hidden Underwire A garment with a hidden underwear has a smooth layer of fabric as the outerlayer, resulting in a smooth finish, while still having an underwire underneath to provide support, shape and lift. Hidden underwires can be found in swimwear, bras, bustiers and chemises. A hidden underwire is an underwire that you can't see just by looking at the article of clothing. Whether it be a swimsuit, a strapless bra, chemise, or babydoll, the hidden underwire gives extra lift and support.
High Waisted Brief A high waisted brief usually hits at, or directly below the belly button. Depending on the style, the high waisted brief can be worn to create a retro feel or it can be worn as a body shapper.
Hipster Bikini Bottom A hipster bikini bottom is a low waisted bikini bottom that hits below the hip bones.
Jumpsuit A jumpsuit is an article of clothing in which the pants or shorts are attached to the top, creating a one piece outfit.
Kaftan A kaftan is a loose fitting garment that is comfortable to wear in warm climates. Depending on the length, it can be worrn as a top, dress or beach cover up. Unsually in cotton or silk, a kaftan usually has loose sleves, a low neck line and oftern has embroidery details.
Kimono A kimono is a T-shaped, straight lined robe that usually has deep sleeves. Kimonos wrap around the body and can be secured by a belt or sash of fabric, or may be fixed. They can be short or floor length.
Moulded Cups Cups that have a pre molded breast shape to provide seamless shape and support to the breast. A molded bra may just be thin fabric with no padding, or maye be in a light foam that will provide a rigid, uniform shape. Both choices provide a very clean look under clothes.
Multi-Way Bra A multi-way bra has straps that can be detached and reconfigure in a variety of ways to allow the bra to be worn under different styles of clothing. Options include racer back, halter neck and low back. These bra's are a useful addition to your wardrobe.
Ouvert Brief An ouvert brief has a discreet opening, whether it be in the back or between the legs.
Padded Bra Padded bras push up the bust using padding that can sometimes be removed. Padded bras also create cleavage.
Padded Plunge Bra Padded Plunge bras are essentially the same as padded bras except that they have a low-cut front. Padded plunge bras are extremely versatile and can be worn under low cut blouses or dresses.
Peep Back Brief A peep back brief is a brief that has a cutout creating 'butt cleavage'.
Plunge Bra A plunge bra has a low front with less fabric in the center. It is the perfect choice for a low cut top or dress.
Push Up Bra A push up bra typically has underwires and padding for the effect of lifting and increasing the size of your breasts and enhancing your cleavage. Some bras are cut to provide a push-up effect with no padding.
Racer Back Bra Or T back bra, has straps that come together in the back allowing the bra to be worn under a tank or racerback top with no straps showing.
Reversible Bikini A reversible bikini can be worn two different ways, giving the appearance of more than one swimsuit.
Shaper A garment that provides support and shaping to the body. Shapers come in the form of dresses, tops or briefs. They are useful garments to provide smooth, seamless lines under clothes.
Shortie A shortie is fitted to the body and is slightly higher in the waist than a boyshort.
Side Tie Bikini Bottom A side tie bikini bottom is a bikini bottom with narrow ties on each side. This particular bottom is usually a part of a string bikini and is paired with a string triangle bikini top.
Side Tie Brief A side tie brief is a brief that ties on each side. This brief can be taken off by undoing the ribbons.
Skirted Thong A skirted thong is a thong with a small skirt attached.
Soft Bra A soft bra has no underwire or padding. A soft bra may however be seamed to provide support and side boning which will also add to the bra's comfort and support.
String Bikini A string bikini typically has a triangle top that ties at the neck and back with narrow ties, and a bikini bottom that ties at the sides with narrow ties.
String Body A string body is a figure hugging bodysuit that has a thong back. The string body often has snap closures inbetween the legs.
String Thong A string thong has very narrow sides and back. It may also be called a G string.
Support Underwire Bra Support Underwire Bra has a fuller cup with additional support for a larger cup size.
Suspender Belt A fabric belt that wraps around the hips or waist and has attached suspenders that hold up stockings.
Suspender Brief A suspender brief is a brief to which suspenders are attached to hold up stockings.
Suspender Cinch A suspender belt that is wider at the waiste to provide body shaping. It often has boning for added shape and support.
T-Back Bra T-Back or racerback bra has straps that come together in the back allowing the bra to be worn under a tank or racerback top with no straps showing.
Teddy A teddy is a combination of a camisole and a brief or short. The teddy can be worn in the bedroom as sleepwear or under clothes.
Thong A thong has minimal coverage in the back for a smooth, seamless fit under clothes. A thong has wider sides and back than a string thong or g-string, which may allowing it to fit smoother against the skin.
Triangle Bikini A triangle bikini has a bikini top with triangle shapped cups. The cups can either be fixed or sliding, where the cups can slide along the string ties thereby allowing the coverage of the cups to be adjusted.
Triangle Bra A triangle bra has triangular shaped cups and usually has a narrow back and center gore. While typically triangle bras have no padding or underwire, there are exceptions.
T-Shirt Bra A t-shirt bra has smooth, seamless cups that will be invisible under a fitted t-shirt.
Tunic A tunic is a loose fitting dress that can be worn over a swimsuit or as loungewear.
Underwire Bra An underwire bra has a wire that runs under the bust for extra support.