Lingerie Glossary

Baby doll: A garment consisting of formed cups with an attached, loose fitting skirt that falls anywhere between the belly button and the hips.

Bodystocking: Snug fitting hosiery that offers coverage from the neck or upper body down to the ankles or toes.

Bustier: A bra that extends beneath the breasts to the waist to provide additional support, control and sex appeal.

Camisole: A sleeveless undergarment, now usually worn under a sheer blouse; a short negligee.

Demi cups: Demi cups, or half cups, have a lower line which reveals more of the upper breasts.

Fishnet: Open mesh fabric noted for its sex appeal.

French cut: Pantyhose with sewn in decorative panty.

G-string: A panty consisting of a triangular patch of fabric connected with thin, elastic straps in back and around the waist completely exposing the buttocks.

Pantyhose: Close fitting hosiery offering coverage from toes to waist.

Pouch: A man's g-string

Shelf cups: Cups which only provide support and coverage underneath the breasts exposing the nipples.

Stay ups (thigh highs): Stockings with a rubber grip inside the top that helps to prevent them from slipping down the leg.

Thong: A panty with only a thin strip of material in the back that exposes most of the buttocks.

Tube top: A strapless, body hugging top made from a rectangular piece of fabric.