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Baby Doll,
Babydoll, Babydoll Lingerie |
Woman's lingerie that is usually a short nightgown or lounge gown
with formed cups and a loose fitting skirt. Baby dolls sometimes
come with matching panties. Baby dolls are often trimmed with lace,
ruffles, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps. Baby
Dolls are often made of sheer cloth, like chiffon or sheer mesh.
Makes a great womens lingerie gift. |
Back Closure |
This term is used when describing how a bra closes. Traditionally, a
back closure bra has two rows of hook and eye closures and three
adjustments. Full figure and strapless bras usually have three rows
of hook and eye closures as well as three adjustments. |
Back
Seams |
Stockings with a seam running up the back of the leg for those that
like a more old fashioned, sexy look. |
Backless Bra |
A bra designed with a low cut adjustable back band |
Balconette Bra |
Another name for a demi cup bra. More often a balconette style bra
also includes a little padding to enhance bust size. |
Banded Under wire |
A bra with a banded under wire has an extra piece of fabric below the
under wire to give extra control |
Band-less Under wire |
In a bra with a band-less under wire, the under wire is the bottom of
the bra. This look is designed to be more natural |
Basque |
A name given to any tight-fitting bodice garment worn by women.
Examples of a basque include a corset, corselette and merry widow. |
Bikini |
A very brief,
close-fitting two-piece bathing suit or swimsuit worn by women or a
very brief, close-fitting bathing suit or swimsuit worn by men. |
Bikini Panty |
A panty style whose waistband rests below the navel, and on the
hips. Usually has a high-cut leg line. The sides can be anything
from a string to a thicker side panel. Back coverage depends on the
style of the bikini. Bikinis are a super comfortable medium coverage
silhouette that won’t show thru under heavier fabrics like denim or
wool. |
Bloomers |
An old fashioned form of feminine underwear consisting of loose
fitting pants or shorts. |
Boa,
Feather Boa |
A long scarf made of feathers. |
Bodice |
The upper sleeveless part of a dress or other type of clothing that
covers the breasts. |
Body Briefer |
A shape wear style that looks like a one-piece bathing suit. It has a
snap crotch (also called gusset closure) and a control panel at the
tummy for support. |
Body Stocking, Bodystocking |
Snug fitting hosiery that offers coverage from the neck or upper
body down to the ankles or toes.
Hosiery
or a tight-fitting garment of stretchy material that covers the body
from the shoulders to the thighs (and may have long sleeves or legs
reaching down to the ankles). |
Body Suit, Bodysuit |
A form-fitting plus size lingerie garment, which combines the
panties and the top. It can be worn with a skirt or slacks as well
as in the bedroom and usually goes up to plus sizes. Snug fitting
one-piece garment similar to a leotard with legs but may or may not
have sleeves. |
Bolero Coat |
A loose fitting, waist length coat or jacket that is open at the
front. Cropped styles are now very popular as well as styles that
are made to fit tightly. |
Boned, Boning |
A strip
of stiff material is placed in certain areas of the bustier or bra
to help structure a desired look or support.
Rigid supports sewn vertically into a bustier or corset that help to
maintain a slim, shapely look about the torso. Originally made from
bone (hence it's name), but now made of plastic. |
Boy Leg Brief |
Like hot pants, this style of brief has legs that come down to the
top of the thigh. The waist sits low on the hips, and the back has
full coverage. It is usually seamed in the center front and back for
definition. Worn under hip-hugger style bottoms or short skirts to
give a smooth line from waist to hip. |
Booty Shorts |
Extremely short
shorts which often show some cheek. Also referred to as hot pants or
short shorts. |
Boy
Shorts |
A women's panty style similar in shape to boy's underwear
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Bra |
The shortened word for brassiere. A woman's close-fitting
foundation garment women
consisting of shoulder straps, two cups, a center panel, an
under bust band, sides, and a back
which is worn to support and give contour to the breasts.
Bra types are quite varied,
depending on style, function, and materials. Styles include
front-closure, back-closure, strapless, convertible, push-up,
demi-bra, full-cup, three-quarters cup, half-cup, long line,
under wire, padded, triangle, soft-cup, shelf-bra, and T-shirt |
Bra Cup |
The fabric in a bra that surrounds and supports the breasts. |
Bra Size |
A bra size is made up of a number (in inches), determined by
measuring around the body over the largest portion of the breasts
(e.g. 34, 36, 38, etc.); and a letter, determined by measuring under
the breasts, then calculating the difference between the two numbers
(e.g. B, C, D, etc.). Examples of bra sizes would be 34B, 36C (the
average size), 38D, etc. There are a few manufacturers that make
bras up to a J cup. Beyond this cup size, bras usually have to
be specially made. |
Bra
Types, Types of Bras |
There are
numerous bra styles but these are the most common:
Demi-bra or shelf bra: Covers the lower portion of the breast.
Use with low necklines.
Full support bras are a
type of bra that usually has an under wire or plastic boning holding
them up. They can be worn by women of any breast size, and are
specially suited for those with larger cup sizes.
Push-up bra: Lifts the breasts to create cleavage.
Under wire bra: Metal wires in the lower edges of the bra cups
support the bust. |
Bralette |
A sexy bra-like top that lacks the usual support features of a real
bra. A bralette is an unlined, soft cup bra. It resembles a very
short crop top. A bralette is primarily used as a teen bra or sleep
bra because they do not offer a significant amount of support. |
Brassiere |
Long form of Bra, a woman's undergarment worn to support and give
contour to the breasts. |
Brazilian Back |
A panty style that covers more of the buttocks than a thong, but
less than a traditional fullback panty. A triangular back that
covers slightly more of the buttocks than a thong, but much less
than a full back panty. |
Bridal Lingerie |
Type of bras, bustiers, corsets etc. characterized by sensual
attributes (sheer fabric, decorative flourish, racy or risqué) that
are worn on wedding nights or for similarly seductive situations. |
Briefs |
Womens underwear where the top of the panty is at the waist, similar
to small shorts. |
Brocade |
Rich oriental fabric consisting of raised patterns, often in gold or
silver.
Rich fabric with a raised pattern |
Brushed Back |
A material backing made from brushed cotton often used in pajamas to
give a warm, flannel feel against the skin |
Burn
Out |
Alternating patterns of sheer and opaque fabric.
A design
on fabric, such as velvet, that exposes the sheer, underside
material. Similar in appearance to flocking. |
Bust Shaper |
Type of shape wear designed to hold a woman's bust in particular
form. |
Bustier |
A bra style top that usually goes all the way to the waist but may
be cropped or go to the hips. A bustier may have shoulder straps or
be strapless. Bustiers may or may not have supportive boning and
detachable garters. The purpose of a bustier is to provide a sexy
top with bust support and shape to the waist. Sizes are usually
based on the women's bra size. |