Underwear

Underwear

Any garment worn next to the skin under other garments, and excluding lingerie.

Industry: Apparel

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babydoll

Apparel; Underwear

A babydoll is a woman's short nightgown sometimes with lace, ruffles, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps. Sometimes they are made of sheer cloth like chiffon.

back closure

Apparel; Underwear

This term is used when describing how a bra closes. Traditionally, a back closure bra has two rows of hook and eye closures and three adjustments.

back wings

Apparel; Underwear

The fabric strips that start at the outer edge of the bra cups, go under the arms and then attach in the back.

balcony

Apparel; Underwear

This style of bra has a sweetheart neckline with a lower center front. It shows more chest skin than a full coverage bra style.

bar tack

Apparel; Underwear

A strapless knit, wide band worn around the bust line. This type of bra is best for the young and self-supporting.

basque

Apparel; Underwear

A long-line cupped bra extending to the hips with garter hooks attached along the lower edge. A Merry Widow is a form of basque. Basques are frequently incorrectly called a bustier or corset.

bralet

Apparel; Underwear

A bralet is an unlined, soft cup bra. It resembles a very short crop top. Bralets are primarily used as a teen bra or sleep/lounge bra because they do not offer a significant amount of support