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Seductive Lingerie Terms

Applique: A technique of decoration made by applying pieces of one fabric onto a secondary foundation fabric. (seductive lingerie)

Back seams: The seams in the back of nylon stockings or pantyhose. (uk lingerie)

Boning: Strips of plastic, metal or other material sewn into undergarments to provide extra support and shape, creating a defined waistline and shapely torso. Actual whale bones were originally used - giving it the name (erotic lingerie)

Boy Shorts: A brief whose waistline sits low on the hips and the leg extends to the top of the thigh. Back coverage is full. Great to wear under short skirts and low-rise pants. (nightwear lingerie)

Bralette: An unlined, soft cup bra, which resembles a crop top. Best for small chested women. (seductive lingerie)

Bra Types: (plus size lingerie)

Demi (aka Balconette) A bra with a contoured underwire design, with a large portion of the upper half of the cup cut away to expose the top portion of the breasts. Used with low necklines. (seductive lingerie)

Half Bra: (aka Shelf Bra) Covers only the underside of the breasts usually exposing the nipples. (seductive lingerie)

Push-up bra: Lifts the breasts to create cleavage. (sexy lingerie)

Underwire bra: A bra with inserted metal wires in the lower edges of the bra cups to support the bust. (seductive lingerie)

Burn-out: A brocade-like pattern production created through the application of a chemical that destroys the fiber and creates a hole in the fabric in a specific design, where the chemical comes in contact with the fabric. The fabric may then be over-printed with a simulated embroidery stitch to create the eyelet effect. (seductive lingerie)

Bustiers: The bustier is a type of bra that extends to the waist. A bustier provides bust support, and may also function to smooth or shape the waist. (seductive lingerie)

Catsuit: A full body stocking, generally made of stretch material (plus size lingerie)

Camisole: A woman's sleeveless undergarment, now usually worn under a blouse. (lingerie nightwear )

Chemise: The name given to the first undergarment ever worn by women. It is also called a smock or shift. Originally designed to protect the body from rough garments or to protect the clothing from sweat and bodily oils, it was later used for sleepwear. Chemises are especially popular as gifts since they are easy to fit and flattering to most figures. (nightwear lingerie)

Charmeuse: A satin finished silk fabric (erotic lingerie)

Chenille: Fuzzy fabric, with "caterpillar" appearance. (sexy lingerie)

Chiffon: A fabric of silk or rayon. (sexy lingerie)

Chantilly Lace: A floral pattern, sewn with thread and ribbon, on a net backround. It's named after the northern French town of Chantilly. (plus size lingerie)

Crushed Velvet: Velvet with a "crinkly" look (nightwear lingerie)

Denier: A unit or fineness for rayon, nylon, and silk fibers, based on a standard fiber mass per length. (seductive lingerie)

Embroidery: Ornamentation on fabric achieved with needlework. (seductive lingerie)

Faux Leather: Fake leather (nightwear lingerie)

Flocked: A technique where a fabric, usually a cloth of wool, cotton, silk or rayon, is pulverized to form velvety patterns. (nightwear lingerie)

French Knickers: Long version of boy shorts (nightwear lingerie)

Garter Belt: A belt-like construction used with stockings. It is worn around the waist and clipped to the top of stockings to keep the stockings in place. It should be matched in color and design with stockings and panties. (nightwear lingerie)

Georgette: Sheer crepe woven from hard twisted yarns/threads to produce a dull yet delicate pebbly surface. The pebbly weave of georgette gives transparency but has slightly more coverage than chiffon. (erotic lingerie)

Gown: An article of clothing used for night or lounge wear. Often made of silk, cotton, or polyester, and sometimes includes adjustable shoulder straps and a matching outer robe. Types of gowns include: babydolls, negligees, nightdresses, and peignoirs. (plus size lingerie)

Halter: An article of clothing for women that ties behind the neck and across the back, leaving the arms, shoulders, and back bare. (plus size lingerie)

Hosiery Types: Control Top pantyhose - Provides shaping support in the panty section. Fishnet hose - Generally a diamond pattern in a loose weave. French or lace pantyhose - A lace panty is sewn into the pantyhose. Lace top stocking - A lace band that is found at the top of the stocking. Suspender hose - A section of the hose is cut out to stimulate the look of stockings and a garter belt, and often worn with panties. Stay ups - Stockings that have a rubber grip inside the top portion in order to stop them from slipping down the leg. Pantyhose is an American term for tights. (plus size lingerie)

Jacquard: A fabric with an intricately woven pattern. (plus size lingerie)

Keyhole: A tear-drop like hole purposely constructed within an article of lingerie. It is usually found near the top seam of a piece. (sexy lingerie)

Kimono: A loose women's robe. (plus size lingerie)

Lurex: A trademark name used for a yarn made of plastic-coated aluminum filaments. (sexy lingerie)

Lycra: A trademark name used for a brand of spandex. (sexy lingerie)

Marabou: The down from the tail of the marabou that is soft, fluffy and feathery, used for trimming (seductive lingerie)