| Term |
Definition |
| Fence
Net |
A large,
thin open net. |
| Lining |
An extra
layer of fabric sewn into the inside of a garment for
added comfort, modesty and/or smoothness. |
| "Boob
Out" |
This term
refers to styles that have very little or no coverage in
the bust area. Open tip means that the nipple area is
exposed. Boob out styles have only underwire for
support, there is no fabric in the bust area. |
| 15
Denier |
Denier is
a unit of measure that denotes the thickness of the
fiber used in a garment. 15 denier fabric is very thin
and transparent. |
| Adhesive
Push Up |
Offers smooth styling and support under
tight fitting or sheer garments. Has adhesive sides to
provide backless, strapless support. |
| Adjustable
back |
The back
has more than one set of eyelets for an adjustable fit. |
| Adjustable
garters |
Adjustable
(in length) elastic straps which attach to stockings to
hold them up. |
| Adjustable
shoulder straps |
Shoulder
straps can be shortened or lengthened to provide the
best fit. |
| Animal
print |
A pattern
printed onto fabric to resemble an animal, usually a
leopard or tiger. |
| Attached
garter belt |
Stockings
which have a garter belt permanently attached. |
| Attached
Sleeves |
Sleeves
which are attached at only one point to the side of the
garment. Usually seen on certain styles of bodystockings. |
| Baby
Doll |
A garment
usually consisting of formed cups with an attached,
loose fitting skirt that falls anywhere between the
belly button and the hips. |
| Baby
Doll |
This
style has cups that may be underwired with an attached
loose fitting skirt that falls somewhere between the
belly button and the hips. Many styles have "boob
out" or "peek-a-boo" cups. Body
Stocking Body hugging hosiery that covers the body from
the neck to the toes. This style may have long sleeves,
short sleeves or be sleeveless. |
| Babydoll |
A
sleeveless, loose fitting top or a bra with sheer
material attached with lengths varying from just under
the breasts to derriere . A babydoll usually comes with
a matching G-string or panty. |
| Back
seams |
Stockings
with a seam running up the back of the leg for those
that like a more old fashioned (and sexy) look. |
| Bandeau |
A fancy
name for a bra. |
| Bell
bottom |
Pant
cuffs that flair out. |
| Bikini |
A low cut
panty. |
| Bikini: |
This style rides below the belly button
and has minimal back coverage. |
| Black
light glow |
Fabric
glows under a blacklight. |
| Bloomers |
An old
fashioned form of feminine underwear consisting of loose
fitting trousers or shorts. |
| Boa |
A long
scarf made of feathers. |
| Bodice |
That
portion of the garment which covers the breasts. The
upper part of a dress. |
| Bodystocking |
Snug
fitting hosiery that offers coverage from the neck or
upper body down to the ankles or toes. |
| Bodysuit |
Snug
fitting one piece garment similar to a leotard. |
| Bolero
coat |
A loose
fitting, waist length coat/robe open at the front. |
| Boning |
Rigid
supports sewn vertically into a bustier or corset that
help to maintain a slim, shapely look about the torso.
Originally made from bone (hence it's name), but now
made of plastic. |
| Boxer
briefs |
Snug
fitting like briefs, but with a fuller cut and legs like
boxers. |
| Boxers |
Loose
fitting under shorts. |
| Boy
shorts |
A panty
style similar in shape to boy's underwear (but much more
attractive!). |
| Bralette |
A sexy
bra-like top that lacks the usual supportive features
(such as underwires) of a real bra. |
| Bras |
Bras come
in many styles: |
| Brazilian
back |
A panty
style that covers more of the buttocks than a thong, but
less than a traditional full-back panty. |
| Briefs |
Short,
snug fitting underwear with a full back. |
| Brocade |
Rich
oriental fabric consisting of raised patterns, often in
gold or silver. |
| Brushed
back |
A
material backing made from brushed cotton often used in
pajamas to give a warm, flannel feel against the skin. |
| Burnout |
Alternating
patterns of sheer and opaque fabric. |
| Bustier |
Similar
to a corset but usually has defined bra cups and extends
beneath the breasts to the waist to provide additional
support, control and sex appeal Many have boning for
support and fit and extends to about the waist and most
have removable adjustable garter straps attached. |
| Button
front |
Garment
buttons/unbuttons in the front. |
| |
|
| Cami |
|
| Camisole |
A short
top usually offering little support for the breasts. |
| Camisole
or |
A
short sleeveless undergarment for women, a short
negligee. Sometimes worn as an outer garment (depending
on the material) or under a suit jacket. |
| Camisole |
A short
top. The styles we offer most often come in sets with
tap pants or panties. |
| Camouflage |
A fabric
pattern characterized by random patches of earth tones.
While camouflage clothing is typically worn for
concealment, wearing our camouflage items in public will
hardly make you less noticeable! |
| Catsuits: |
Full-body
length stretchy, skin-tight, sexy outfits. Some are very
sheer . Some come with a pantyhose footing or stirrups |
| Chantilly
lace |
Delicate
lace made from an open, six-sided mesh background with
floral designs. |
| Charmeuse |
An opaque
(i.e., not see through), shiny fabric satin-like crepe |
| Cheek-a-boo |
A
tongue-in-cheek (pun intended) term we made up to
describe a skirt so short that the bottom of the
buttocks may peek out below the hem line. |
| Chemise |
A
loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders
without a waist, typically with a short hemline. These
can be worn with or without panties. Great for any type
of figure! |
| Chenille |
Chenille
fabric used in lingerie is an imitation of chenille
yarn. The fabric has patterns of soft, protuding loops
of fiber that look and feel similar to the chenille yarn
used to make sweaters, throw pillows, blankets and other
such items. |
| Chiffon |
A sheer,
soft fabric, especially if made of silk . |
| Choker |
A snug
fitting necklace. |
| Chopper
bar lace |
An open
net lace background that has been embroidered with a
slightly raised, shiny pattern. |
| Cincher: |
An
adjustable ‘back to waist’ lace-up tightly fitted
top. |
| Clear
straps |
Straps
made from a clear, see-through plastic, that are
designed to be nearly invisible when worn. |
| Contoured
fit |
Garment
is cut/sewn to the shape of the body or body part for a
more comfortable fit. |
| Convertable
Straps |
This versatile style lets you arrange the
bra straps to suit your style. V-back, criss-cross, low
back and more. |
| Corsage |
A floral
fashion accessory. |
| Corset |
A snug
fitting garment designed to cinch the waist and lift the
breasts. Lacing in the back allows the corset to be
adjusted for comfort. |
| Corset |
A close-fitting boned supporting
undergarment that is often hooked and laced and that
extends from above or beneath the bust or from the waist
to below the hips and has garters attached. Ours are
designed to cinch in your waist and give lift to the
breasts. |
| Cowl |
A loose,
draped neckline. |
| Criss-cross
straps |
Straps
which cross in the back. |
| Crochet
knit |
A large,
open knit pattern that resembles crocheting. |
| Crop
top |
A very
short top extending to just below the breasts. |
| Crotchless |
A
convenient slit or opening in the fabric covering the
crotch area. |
| Cuban
foot |
Hosiery
with a contrasting colored sole (usually black) and
tapered blocks at the ankle. |
| Demi
Bra or |
These
come across the breast just above the nipple, also know
as a half bra. Demi's don't expose the nipple. |
| Demi
Cup |
This style offers underwire support with
a half cup coverage. |
| Demi
cups |
Demi
cups, or half cups, have a lower line which reveals more
of the upper breasts. |
| Dot
net |
Sheer net
fabric decorated with evenly spaced opaque dots. |
| Dotted
swiss |
Evenly
spaced raised dots on sheer material. |
| Drawstring
waist |
A string
or strip of fabric sewn into the band which draws the
waist up for a snug fit and is then tied into a bow. |
| Embroidery |
Decorative
designs sewn into fabric by hand or machine. |
| Eyelash
lace |
Lace
garment with strands at the edges that resemble
eyelashes. |
| Fascination
lace |
Mesh lace
with shiny embroidered floral pattern. |
| Faux
fur |
Man made
fur (i.e., not taken from animals) |
| Faux
leather |
Imitation
leather. |
| Faux pearls |
Imitation
pearls |
| Faux |
Imitation,
such as faux silk. |
| Feather |
A
projecting strip, rib, fin, or flange. |
| Fiberfill |
Generic
term for man-made fibers used as padding. |
| Fishnet |
Coarse,
open mesh fabric noted for its sex appeal. |
| Fit
and Flair |
A dress
style characterized by a form fitting top which flairs
out towards the hem line, often resulting in pleats
(folds). |
| Flocking |
Decoration
made from very short velvety fiber. |
| Flounce |
A piece
of material gathered and attached at one side, such as a
large ruffle. |
| Flutter |
A panty
style with a strip of fabric around the sides that is
elastic on top, but loose on the bottom. |
| Fly |
A
convenience opening in the front of shorts or pants. Can
be closed with a zipper, buttons or velcro, or it might
just be an overlapping flap. |
| Foundation
Garments |
Garments that offer more support to the
wearer. This includes long line bras, padded panties,
gel filled bras, girdles and shape wear. |
| French
cut |
Pantyhose
with sewn in decorative panty. |
| French
net |
Very
coarse, six sided open mesh fabric. |
| French
Net |
An
open-meshed fabric twisted, knotted, or woven together
at regular intervals; a strong seam stitched on both
sides of the fabric to enclose all raw edges |
| Fringe |
Decorative
thin strips or strings, usually hanging from the hem
line. |
| Full
cups |
Cups
which completely cradle and support the breasts as
opposed to other cup styles which offer less coverage
and support. |
| |
|
| Garter |
An
elastic leg band originally designed to hold up
stockings but now just used for added sex appeal. |
| Garter
Belt |
A belt
worn around the waist with straps, called garters, that
clasp onto stockings to keep them from falling down.
Usually the back of the garter is adjustable to fit
different waist sizes and the garter straps can be
adjusted for length. |
| Garterbelt: |
A
garment circling the hips, with straps to support a
stocking. |
| Gartini |
A
combination garter belt and panty. |
| Georgette |
Sheer
crepe woven from hard-twisted yarns/threads to produce a
dull pebbly surface. |
| Gown |
A long
dress usually extending to the ankles. |
| G-String |
A panty
consisting of a triangular patch of fabric connected
with thin, elastic straps in back and around the waist
completely exposing the buttocks. |
| G-string
back |
Only a
thin piece of elastic is used in the back and around the
waist, exposing all of the buttocks. |
| G-String |
A panty made of a small piece of fabric
for front coverage and attached with thin elasticized
straps and the waist and back for most minimal coverage.
Many of our styles have g-strings included. |
| Halter
neck |
Garment
wraps around the neck for support and, optionally, may
be tied behind the neck (halter tie) or include a clasp
(halter closure). |
| Halter
top |
A short
top held up at the neck usually exposing the shoulders
and upper back. |
| His
and hers |
Item
includes something to wear for both the man and the
woman. |
| Hook
back |
Garment
closes in back with one or more hooks. |
| Hook
front |
Garment
closes in front with one or more hooks. |
| Hook
side(s) |
Garment
closes at the side(s) with one or more hooks. |
| Hot
Pants |
Very
short pants. |
| Inner
cap |
A lining
inside of a wig that prevents tangling and if
adjustable, allows the wig to fit virtually any size
head. |
| Inner
tie |
A hidden
tie on the inside of a garment (usually a robe) to help
keep it closed. |
| Iridescent |
Fabric
which appears to change color or sparkle as it moves. |
| Jacquard |
Fabric
characterized by an intricate weave or pattern.
Originally named after French inventor Joseph-Marie
Jacquard who invented a loom capable of producing this
fabric. |
| Jacquard |
A
fabric of intricate variegated weave or pattern |
| Keyhole |
An
oval-shaped opening. |
| Kick
pleat |
An
inverted pleat, often used at the bottom of a skirt to
give it more breadth. |
| Kimono |
A long
robe with wide sleeves traditionally worn with a broad
sash as an outer garment ; a loose dressing gown or
jacket |
| Lace-up
Back |
Garment
laces up in the back for decoration and/or for an
adjustable fit. |
| Lace-up
Front |
Garment
laces up in the front for decoration and/or for an
adjustable fit. |
| Lace-up
side |
Garment
laces up the side for decoration and/or for an
adjustable fit. |
| Leather |
Cowhide. |
| Leather |
|
| Lenzing
Modal® Micro |
Modal®
Micro is a trademarked microfiber from Lenzing (a
textile company). The following is taken from the
Lenzing web site: With Micro Modal, your favourite
garments remain pleasantly soft and smooth. Even after
many washing cycles. A feeling like "skin on
skin". Because Micro Modal is especially smooth and
natural. Ten thousand meters of this micro fiber weigh
only one single gram. Micro Modal is substantially more
delicate than cotton, wool and even silk. The smooth
surface of Micro Modal prevents any deposits of lime and
detergents. This is why fabrics remain brilliant in
their colors and smooth - as they were on the very first
day. |
| Lined
crotch |
An extra
panel of fabric sewn into the crotch for added comfort. |
| Lining |
An extra
layer of fabric sewn into the inside of a garment for
added comfort or modesty. |
| Long
Line: |
A bustier that extends further down,
usually to the hips. This style provides coverage to the
waist. Styles can be strapless, underwired and many have
boning for support. |
| Low
rise |
Pants or
panties which ride low on the hips instead of higher up
at the waist. |
| Lurex® |
Fabric
trademarked for its use of a metallic thread. |
| Lycra |
A spandex
synthetic fiber. Lycra is very stretchy and is used in
tight, body hugging garments like catsuits and sexy
dresses. |
| |
|
| Marabou: |
A soft
feathery fluffy material prepared from turkey feathers
or the coverts of marabous and used especially for
trimming women's hats or clothes. |
| Mesh |
A knit or
woven fabric consisting of small, evenly spaced holes. |
| Microfiber |
An
extremely fine synthetic fiber usually woven into soft,
light weight, washable, breathable fabrics. |
| Miniskirt |
A very
short skirt with a hemline that can extend anywhere from
just below the buttocks (micromini) to mid-thigh. |
| Muscle
shirt |
A shirt
with no sleeves. |
| Net |
A knit or
woven fabric with an open-mesh pattern of evenly spaced
holes. |
| Netting
(Net) |
A
net fabric to cover or enclose with |
| No fly |
No
convenience opening in the front of shorts or pants. |
| Opaque |
Not see
through. Semi-opaque is somewhere in between sheer (see
through) and opaque. For example, stockings can look
opaque until you stretch them over your leg, when due to
the stretching, they become semi-opaque. |
| Open
bust / tip |
Little or
no coverage is provided over the breasts. In general,
open bust means there is no cup whatsoever while open
tip usually means there is a cup, but with an opening
over the nipple area. |
| Open
rear |
No fabric
or elastic covers the area between the buttocks. |
| Over
knee |
Stockings
meant to rise up just over the knee. Shorter than
standard thigh high stockings. |
| Padded |
Extra
padding added on bottom and sides of each cup. This also
helps achieve extra cleavage. |
| Padded
cups |
Cups that
contain padding, sometimes removable, for those with
smaller breasts that might not otherwise fill out the
cups. |
| Panne
velvet |
Velvet
which has been flattened in one direction. |
| Panties |
Panties come in many styles: |
| Panty |
Women's
underpants. |
| Pantyhose |
Close
fitting hosiery offering coverage from toes to waist. |
| Patent |
Leather
with a hard smooth glossy surface. |
| Patent
leather |
Real or
synthetic leather with a smooth, shiny surface on one
side. |
| Pecupsek-a-boo |
Cups with
a slit or other opening that partially exposes the
breasts or nipples. |
| Peek-a-boo
cups |
Cups with
a slit or other opening that partially exposes the
breasts or nipples. |
| Peignoir |
From the
French word which translates to "garment worn while
combing the hair". A negligee or dressing gown. |
| Peignoir |
A negligee or gown
Very popular as wedding night attire. |
| Penne |
A
silk or rayon velvet with lustrous pile flattened in one
direction; a heavy silk or rayon satin with high luster
and waxy smoothness |
| Piping |
A
decorative cord sewn along the edges of a garment. |
| Plunge
cups |
Cups that
are cut to form a v-shape, thus revealing more cleavage
than a bra with full cups. |
| Point
d'esprit |
A type of
fabric pattern that originated in France in the 1800's.
It's characterized by a net fabric with individually
spaced dots. |
| Polka
Dot |
A fabric
pattern characterized by evenly spaced dots throughout. |
| Poly |
A
polymerized plastic or something made of this;
especially : a polyester fiber, fabric, or garment |
| Pouch |
A man's
g-string. |
| Princess
line |
Visible
seams which resemble an hourglass shape for a figure
flattering look. |
| Princess
Line |
Close-fitting
and usually with gores (a tapering or triangular
piece"as of cloth in a skirt") from neck to
flaring hemline |
| Push
Up |
Bra cups contain some type of padding,
which may or may not be removable, used to create a more
flattering cleavage or to add bust size. |
| Push-up
cups |
Cups
containing padding, sometimes removable, designed to
push the breasts up to create a more flattering
cleavage. |
| Rayon |
Any of a
group of smooth textile fibers made from regenerated
cellulose by extrusion through minute holes: a rayon
yarn, thread, or fabric |
| Regal
lace |
While it
sounds like lace fit for a queen, in reality, this is
just a particular pattern of lace that was arbitrarily
given the name "Regal" by the fabric
manufacturer. |
| Reinforced
heel |
Hosiery
with extra or heavier fabric in the heel to enhance
durability. |
| Reinforced
toe |
Hosiery
with extra or heavier fabric in the toe to enhance
durability. |
| Removable
garters |
Elastic
straps which attach to stockings to hold them up, but
which can be removed if stockings won't be used. |
| Removable
pads |
Pads
which can be removed from the cups, if desired. |
| Rhinestones |
Simulated
diamonds. |
| Ribbed |
Fabric
with raised vertical 'ribs' usually made into form
fitting designs |
| Rigid |
Does not
stretch. |
| Robe |
A loose
fitting coverup. |
| |
|
| Sarong |
A loose
garment made of a long strip of cloth wrapped around the
body that is worn as a skirt or dress |
| Satin |
A
particular type of shiny, woven fabric. |
| Satinella |
Suggestive
of satin. Satinella is especially of a smooth lustrous
appearance or sleekness to touch. |
| Scallop
edges |
A
decorative fabric edge shaped similar to a line of
scallops (or shells) lined up edge to edge. |
| Seaming |
|
| Seamless |
An item
manufactured without seams. Seams can be a source of
discomfort, so a seamless item will tend to be more
comfortable versus a similar item made with seams. |
| Sequins |
Small
shiny discs used to reflect light and add interest to a
garment. |
| Shawl |
A wide
scarf worn about the shoulders. |
| Shelf
Bra |
Comes
below the breast to just under the nipple. It's usually
supported and structured though the "boning"
process which helps in uplifting the breasts for added
cleavage. |
| Shelf
cups |
Cups
which only provide support and coverage underneath the
breasts exposing the nipples. |
| Shelf |
Under breast support with underwire and
fabric. Most of the breast is exposed. One of our most
popular sellers! |
| Shirred |
Material
which is gathered to make decorative folds |
| Silicone
cups |
Cups
which are padded with silicone instead of fiber.
Silicone tends to provide a smoother, more natural look
and a more comfortable fit. |
| Silk |
A natural
fiber produced by silkworms that is revered for its
luxuriously soft feel. |
| Silk
Knit |
Silk
fabric which stretches and clings to the body. |
| Skirtini |
A mini
skirt with attached garters. |
| Sliding
pouch |
The pouch
slides along the waistband allowing it to be widened or
narrowed for an adjustable fit. |
| Sling |
Straps
attached to each end of a piece of material |
| Slinky
Knit |
A soft,
elastic knit fabric which conforms to the shape of the
body. |
| Slit(s) |
A narrow
vertical split in the fabric usually added for ease of
movement or sex appeal. |
| Snap
Crotch |
Crotch
snaps/unsnaps for convenience. |
| Spandex/Lycra |
Spandex
is the generic term for fabric created from elastic
thread which helps a garment to stretch for a better fit
and added comfort. Lycra is a well known brand of
spandex. |
| Spandex |
Any of
various elastic (stretchy) textile fibers made chiefly
of polyurethane; also : clothing made of this material. |
| Spiral
wire cups |
Bendable
wire in a spiral shape used to make a skimpy bra cup.
The spiral can be pulled out, pushed in or otherwise
bent to accomodate the shape of the breast. |
| Stay
up |
Stockings
with a rubber grip inside the top that helps to prevent
them from slipping down the leg. |
| Stockings |
Hosiery
providing coverage from over the knee or mid-thigh to
the toes. Almost all modern stockings stretch and can be
worn without a garter belt, but because the stockings
may still slip down the leg, a garter belt will ensure
they stay up and add a sexy touch to your outfit. |
| Strapless |
A garment
without shoulder straps. |
| Stretch
lace |
Lace
which stretches (providing a better fit and more
comfort). |
| Surplice |
Meaning a
loose fit. |
| Suspender
style |
Stockings,
pantyhose or bodystocking where the legs are held up by
an attached waist band, sometimes styled to look like a
garter belt. The front and back are usually open, so
some may prefer to wear a g-string or thong under or on
top (more convenient) of the hosiery. |
| Taffeta |
A crisp
plain-woven lustrous fabric. |
| Tailored |
Styled to
look as if custom made by a tailor. |
| Tank
top |
A
sleeveless shirt. |
| Tap
pant |
Pants
with a slightly gathered, elasticized waistband and very
short, loose-fitting legs. |
| Tap
Pants |
Very
feminine boxer shorts. Materials are usually soft, silky
and/or sheer. |
| Tapestry |
Rich
looking fabric similar in appearance to the heavy,
handwoven designs used in making curtains and
upholstery. |
| Teddiette |
Similar to the teddy style but with
attached garters and usually a bit more lace and bow
trim. |
| Teddy |
A close fitting one piece garment. Most
of our styles have high cut legs and thong backs. |
| Thong
back |
Only a
thin strip of material is used in the back exposing most
of the buttocks. |
| Thong
panty |
A panty
with only a thin strip of material in the back that
exposes most of the buttocks. |
| Thong |
A panty
with a small strip or band of fabric in the back. Thongs
have more material in the back than a G-string. |
| Thong |
The buttocks are exposed in this style.
Many people love wearing this type of panty because it
causes no panty lines. |
| Tie
back |
Garment
ties/unties in the back. |
| Tie
belt |
A strip
of fabric used to keep a robe closed. |
| Tie
front |
Garment
ties/unties in the front. |
| Tie
side(s) |
Garment
ties/unties at the side(s). |
| Tricot |
Plain,
close warp-knitted (produced by machine with the yarns
running in a lengthwise direction) nylon fabric. |
| Tube
top |
A
strapless, body hugging top made from a rectangular
piece of fabric. |
| Ultrasuede® |
A
trademarked soft, man-made suede fabric noted for its
durability, washability and comfort. For more about this
fabric, see http://www.ultrasuede.com. |
| Underwire |
A strip
of flatted steel-wire ( or other man-made material)
placed under the cups of the bra (sewn into the
material) for added support. |
| Underwired |
Adds
extra support and lift for the breasts using a thin wire
sewn into the base of the cups. Especially desirable
feature for larger breasted women. |
| Vamp |
The part
of a shoe upper or boot upper covering especially the
forepart of the foot and sometimes also extending
forward over the toe or backward to the back seam of the
upper. |
| Veil |
A
decorative headdress worn by brides. |
| Velcro
side(s) |
Garment
attaches at the sides using Velcro allowing quick
removal. |
| Velvet |
Fabric
with a short, soft, dense pile noted for its luxurious
feel. |
| Venice
lace |
Firm,
heavy lace with an open background, usually in floral
leaf patterns. |
| Vest |
A
sleeveless, waist length coat usually meant to be worn
over a shirt or blouse. |
| Vinyl |
A
man-made, non-elastic, non-breathing plastic material
that has a wet look and is often used in fetish wear. |
| Waist
cincher |
A form
fitting garment worn around the waist to help control
and smooth your mid-section. Often includes garter
straps to hold up stockings. |
| Wristlet |
A
decorative, elastic band worn around the wrists. |
| Zipper
front |
Garment
closes/opens in the front with a zipper. |
