Lingerie Dictionary: All the clothes you have to know
Bras or briefs are the basic garments, but they are no longer the only necessary ones in the feminine intimate wardrobe
Years ago, lingerie stopped being exclusive to intimate feminine moments. Today women enjoy these garments more, combine them and even show them subtly in their looks both during the day and at night. A universe of infinite possibilities that, in addition to making women feel more sexy and self-confident, now also adapts to fashion and "ready to wear".
Bras or briefs are the basic garments, but they are no longer the only ones necessary in the feminine intimate wardrobe. The possibilities continue to increase and go beyond shapes and fabrics. They also grow in functionality, their uses are multiplying.
Take note of the main garments so as not to be lost in the universe of women's underwear.
Babydolls: The famous babydoll of our mothers and grandmothers is now called like that. Sensual nightgowns full of eroticism for a special occasion or to use as a nightgown to relax. Those with transparencies win the game.
Balconet: It became very popular in the cinema of the 60s. It is a hyper-feminine bra that is characterized by having a half cup, which leaves a lot of skin exposed and is perfect for suggestive necklines.
Bandeau: The classic but improved strapless bra, also called a strapless bra. Versatile and useful. Now there are more shapes, colors and fabrics of this staple in our lingerie drawer.
Bodies: Street lingerie, and indisputably fashionable to wear it in all kinds of outfits. The body is sexy and elegant, one of the intimate garments that most stylize the figure and shape it. There are lace, cotton, transparencies, with all kinds of neckline ...
Panties: Star garment of women's underwear and a full-fledged basic. The most comfortable garment, of all fabrics and colors. The cotton ones are usually the most used; there are also single-use ones. They are not very sexy but it is the piece of lingerie of reference. There are high, medium, bikini-like waists ...
Bralettes: Half bra half bodice. Without underwire and adaptable to the body. The bralettes is the fashionable piece of lingerie, especially because it is not only underwear, it is also taught in a suggestive way under shirts or dresses. The best thing is that every time the designs are more sensual, risky and beautiful without losing comfort.
Bra: Another way of calling the bra, from the classic to the most striking. Here the contour size, cup, support, shape, neckline come into play ... There are cotton, lace or silk, with or without padding, for breastfeeding, for sports ...
Bodice or corset: Lace, with transparencies, more or less low-cut… Corsets remain unbeatable in terms of sensuality. Although it is true it is not the most wearable garment in our lingerie drawer but it is the infallible one to feel beautiful and sensual.
Culottes: Halfway between knickers and shorts. They are usually very comfortable if you learn to wear them. Cover the entire buttock, enhancing them. They may seem very basic but there are increasingly culottes with more daring and suggestive designs.
Girdle: Far from what you might think, the girdle is one of the most necessary garments in a woman's wardrobe, no matter what body you have. The girdle shapes the figure and eliminates insecurities, in addition its support makes it a very comfortable garment for any occasion, for example to show off a very tight dress.
Kimono: Cute dresses to be at home beautiful and comfortable. They are usually above the knee and made of fluid fabrics such as silk or satin. They are put on over underwear.
Garter Belt: One of the most sensual pieces of lingerie, but also functional. Despite the fact that the garter belt or garter belt has become one of the most erotic garments and its daring and sensual designs recognize it, it really is key to holding stockings or pantyhose above the knee.
Multiway: Bra with removable straps to adapt to the wardrobe without noticing anything.
Pantyhose: The stockings. Of the most necessary basics in the lives of women. Perfect to give color to the legs, remove imperfections and be more comfortable. Currently there are a thousand colors and fabrics, although the most used are still nude and black and seamless. Cotton or lycra, whole, sock or mid-thigh, transparent or thick.
Push up: Bra with padding in the cup either to make us increase several sizes of bust or to shape a more beautiful neckline.
Sport Bra: Bra suitable for sports practice. It is necessary to take into account, in addition to the size, the support of the same, this is key so that the chest does not suffer if the activity is of great impact.
Thong: The sexiest and most comfortable intimate garment, in addition to being the most versatile since it is perfect for day to day, but also for sports or to wear a very tight dress or pants without marks. The string thong is usually the most used but it is not the only one, it is in a Brazilian thong and also the string, with the wider sides.
