Babydolls - made of sheer fabric and consist of shaped bra cups with an attached loose fitting skirt that comes down to anywhere between the navel and the hips. Usually come with matching panty

Bikini – Refers to a style of panties. Usually low cut and fits around the hips

Bodice – Is the upper section of a woman from the shoulders to the waist. In the past it refered to a tight fitting corset that was worn laced up over a blouse.

Bustier- Is a sleeveless top, usually strapless, that hangs from under the breasts to the waist. Sexy bustiers can be worn as either evening wear or as lingerie.

Camisole- Is an undergarment with shoulder straps that covers the bust and hangs down to the waist, Either tight or loose fitting. It was originally designed as a cover for a corset.

Costumes – Sets that include various accessories such as hats, capes, g strings, garters, gloves. Etc.

Chantilly Lace- A Floral pattern, sewn with thread and ribbon on a net background. Named after the northern French town of chantilly which is famous for lace and porcelain.

Chemise- is a loose fitting dress that hangs straight down from the shoulders. It can be worn as an undergarment

Chiffon – A fine, almost transparent fabric made of silk, nylon or other similar fabrics

Corset - This is a foundation garment which is stiffened, usually with bone, possibly elasticized, and laced in the back. Its designed to lift and support the breast and reduce the size of the waist. It may have attachments at the bottom to hold up the stockings (garters)

Fishnet - Open meshed fabric that looks like netting. Usually associated with a provocative look

Garter - Band of elastic worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking

Garter Belt - A belt that wraps around the waist and has clasps that attach to the stockings to hold them up

Gown - Any variety of an Elegant formal dress or a sexy robe that comes down to the ankles

G-String - is a strip of cloth that is attached to the front and back of a waistband and covers the loins but not the buttocks.

Long Line - refers to a bustier that goes further down than normal and usually extends to the hip area.

Peignoir - Simply a womans dressing gown

Piping - is a thin strip of decoratively covered cord or material used to edge hems

Satin - Fabric made of silk, rayon or similar material that is closely woven to give a smooth glossy appearance

Silk- A thread or fiber made from very fine, soft, lustrous fiber that is produced by a silkworm to make its cocoon

Thong - Underwear that consists of a thin narrow strip at the back the covers your loins not the buttocks.

Underwire - Bras that have wire sewn into the fabric, that runs under the breast to lift and support the breasts.