Lingerie Styles Explained

BABYDOLL

A babydoll is a short, loose fitting nightgown intended as nightwear for women. The most common babydoll is fitted around the bust area and then loose flowing on the bottom. Typical babydolls are trimmed with lace, ruffles, fur, bows and ribbons. They usually have spaghetti straps and come with a matching g-string. Nylon, chiffon and silk are mostly used for making this style of Lingerie. The babydoll is generally short enough to visibly see the underwear and expose the legs. The babydoll is one of the most popular forms of Lingerie and the modern versions have changed dramatically from the original, which are now considered to be collectible vintage items.

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BUSTIER

A bustier is a structured form fitting styled garment that pushes up the bust and shapes the waist. They often come with additional boning and are popularly worn as outer wear as opposed to an under garment. Bustiers are often mistaken for the corset. Bustiers differ in the way of things such as length and degree of shaping. The bustier only reaches the hips where as the corset is that smidgen longer and although the bustier is flattering to the figure it does not shape it to the point of the corset. Similarly the bustier is often laced up the back much like the corset, but more often than not long row hooks are used which provides a more breathable shaping.

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CAMISOLE

A camisole is a very feminine sleeveless undershirt for woman that is often made of nylon, satin or cotton and is regularly referred to as a cami. Over the years they have often been worn as shirts underneath jackets for business attire, but are becoming more popular as pyjama tops. Camisoles are generally extended to the waist but can also come in versions that expose the stomach. Camisoles are much like singlets but often come with a built in bra for support and thin spaghetti straps. With factors such as heat, this loose fitting style is becoming more popular as outer wear.

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CHEMISE

The chemise was originally worn close to the skin to protect clothing from sweat. Nowadays the loose-fitting and sleevless undergarment is popularly worn as sleepwear. The chemise is unfitted at the waist and often of a silky material trimmed with ribbons bows and lace. Being without buttons or fasteners, the chemise acts as a ‘slip dress’ and is easily put on by stepping into it or placing over the head.

CORSET

The original corset was a very constrictive garment that shaped the woman’s body into the hourglass figure. Although it is not nearly as restrictive as it once was, the corset still remains the most structured style of lingerie. In today’s society the corset is just as popular as outer wear as it is as an undergarment. Most corsets have lacing up the back that is tightened to gain more shape. Hook and eye are also a form of fastening up in the front. The corset comes with boning that aids the shape of the waist and flattens the stomach.

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TEDDY

A teddy is basically a one-piece swimsuit or bodysuit, covering the torso and crotch with one piece of clothing. This style often comes with an open crotch area to save having to take the entire under garment off. The teddy came about in the year 1910 but was most popular during World War II when women in the military wore pants instead of shirts. The teddy is a combination of the camisole and panties all in one and in newer versions are often transparent or riddled with lace.

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