Lingerie
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| − | '''Lingerie''' means women's underwear or nightwear. | + | '''Lingerie''' means women's underwear or nightwear. It is often pronounced as 'lawn jewry', but some do it as 'linger-rhee', with both being understood as naughty underwear. The name originates from the French word 'lin' for linen. Until well into the 20th century, women's underwear was worn for reasons of hygene, modesty, and to alter their shape (for example, [[corset]]s and bras). Only in the latter half of the century did lingerie develop into into the glamour item with the corresponding sexual associations that it has now. |
Lingerie is usually accepted as a suitable [[dress code]] for [[fetish club]]s | Lingerie is usually accepted as a suitable [[dress code]] for [[fetish club]]s | ||
Revision as of 03:03, 31 March 2007
Lingerie means women's underwear or nightwear. It is often pronounced as 'lawn jewry', but some do it as 'linger-rhee', with both being understood as naughty underwear. The name originates from the French word 'lin' for linen. Until well into the 20th century, women's underwear was worn for reasons of hygene, modesty, and to alter their shape (for example, corsets and bras). Only in the latter half of the century did lingerie develop into into the glamour item with the corresponding sexual associations that it has now.
Lingerie is usually accepted as a suitable dress code for fetish clubs
Types of lingerie
- Babydoll, a short nightgown or negligée intended as nightwear for women.
- Basque, a tight, form-fitting bodice or coat.
- Bloomers, underpants with short legs.
- Bodice, covers the body from the neck to the waist.
- Bodystocking
- Brassiere
- Bustier
- Camisole, sleeveless and tight fitting, covering the top part of the body
- Camiknickers, camisole and knickers joined as one garment
- Cami Shorts
- Chemise
- Corset with boning, a bodice worn to mould and shape the torso.
- French maid, a form of ladies' fantasywear
- G-String/Thong, a narrow piece of cloth passes between the buttocks, and is attached to a band around the hips, worn as a bikini bottom or as underwear by both men and women.
- Garter belt, used to keep stockings up
- Girdle, resembles a tight pair of athletic shorts
- Leotard
- Negligee
- Nightgown or Nightie, a loosely hanging item of nightwear, may vary from hip-length (babydoll) to floor-length (peignoir).
- Panties
- Petticoat
- Stockings
- Stringbody
- Suspender belt (British), aka Garter belt (US)
- Tanga
- Teddy
- Unitard One piece, skin tight garment
See also
External Links
- Agent Provocateur Lingerie company with cool website.
- History of Lingerie: From Functional to Feminine
