Definitions, of the terms used by Lingeriextc.com in there product descriptions
Lingerie Definitions for words starting with:
A
Above average: Plus size, full figure.
Accent: To place emphasis on a garment using bows, ribbons, buckles, etc.
Accessories: Supplementary part or object.
Adjustable: Alter slightly as to be suitable for comfort, security and support.
Adorn: Decorate, embellish.
Adult costumes: Mature style of dress of a particular place or time, or for a particular activity; clothes worn by a performer.
Appliqué: A kind of decoration in which one material is cut out and attached to another.
Apron: A garment worn over the front of the body to protect the clothes or skin form soiling.
Asymmetrical: This word is used to describe a hemline lacking symmetry.
B
Back string ties: Fastenings at the rear of a garment.
Backside: The rear of a garment.
Band: Strap, hoop, sash, belt, collar.
Bare: An uncovered area of lingerie exposing skin.
Baton: Policemans or policewomans truncheon.
Bikini style: This is used to describe a traditional two piece swimming costume.
Blouse: A shirt like garment.
Bodice: Upper part of a dress or top.
Body stocking: A close fit garment resembling hosiery covering the neck down to the and including the toes.
Bodysuit: A one piece undergarment, lingerie, costume covering the torso or trunk.
Bodysuit/Garter: A one piece undergarment, lingerie, costume covering the torso or trunk with bands worn around the legs to hold up stockings or socks.
Bondage: slavery, sexual servant.
Boning: Stiff material placed on a garment for support.
Bootie cut outs: Holes on a garment which exposes the buttocks.
Bootie shorts: Very short undergarment or costume bottom sitting low on the hips and exposing buttocks; shorts.
Border: Band around or along the edge of a garment.
Bottom: Is used by lingeriextc.com to identify mens undergarments.
Bow: A knot with two loops and loose ends used for adornment.
Bra: A woman undergarment for supporting the breast.
Buckle: A metal clasp for fastening a belt or strap.
Bustier: A close fit garment worn over the breast and down above the waistline.
Butterfly: Insect with brightly colored wings.
C
Cami blouse: Longer bodice like garment, cami and blouse.
Cami top: Short bodice like garment.
Cap: A small hat or uniform head dress.
Cape: Covering for shoulders and arms with or without a hood
Cap sleeves: Small, short sleeve.
Chains: Flexible length of connected links.
Charming: Power to please.
Chemise: Womens loose fitting dress.
Choker: Tight fitting necklace.
Clips: Devises used for fastening garter straps, may also be used for decoration.
Closure: Fastener e.g. buckles, snap, ties, etc.
Collar: Band around the neck.
Comfort: Physical ease or well being.
Complete: Having all the necessary parts.
Connected hearts: Small heart pattern used on many lingeriextc.com styles of Sexy lingerie.
Contrast: Striking difference in color or design.
Cord: Thin rope used for detail or closure.
Corset: Is a close fit contoured garment worn to support the torso down past the waistline.
Corset/garter: Is a close fit contoured garment worn to support the torso down past the waistline with bands worn around the legs to hold up stockings or socks.
Couples: His and hers set.
Covered lace appliqué cups: Small ornate decoration placed over breast cups.
Crochet: Handicraft like knitting using a small hooked needle.
Cropped: Cut very short.
Crotchless: Open space on panty between the legs on a panty, shorts or bodysuit.
Cuff: Wrist band resembling the end part of a sleeve.
Cupless: Bearing breast, bare hoop cup, open bust.
Curve hugging fit: Garment made to fit closely to a womans body.
Cut out feature: Special uncovered areas on a garment exposing skin.
D
Date wear: A garment that may be worn to a club, private date, adult establishment, etc.
Detail: Treatment of particulars and focal points of garments.
Diagonal twist: From corner to corner and winding style.
Diamond pattern: Figure with four sides of equal length forming two acute and two obtuse angles, a series of these used to adorn a garment.
Domina, Dominatrix: Female in control of sexual pleasure or pain.
Double strap: Two bands.
Double string ties: Two narrow ties.
Drape bra: Garment covering the breasts, loose fitting in our Bra & Panty category.
Drape top: Garment covering the breasts, loose fitting.
Dress: One-piece garment for a woman consisting of a skirt and bodice and sometimes sleeves.
E
Edged: Border or line where something ends.
Elasticized straps: Stretchy, flexible bands interwoven with rubber.
Embellished: Adorned, decorated, covered with.
Exclusive: Catering to a privileged minority.
Empire waist: High waist beginning and emphasizing the under breast area.
Enticing: Attract by exciting hope or desire.
F
Fancy: Ornate, elaborate.
Fastener: Devise used for closure.
Faux fur: Imitation fur.
Feather: One of the barbed shafts forming the plumage of birds
Feather puff: Feather formed into a ball used for tails, pompoms, etc.
Fingerless gloves: Coverings for the hands without individual sheathes for the fingers.
Fishnet: Open mesh fabric resembling netting, usually stretchy.
Flared: Becoming wider towards the end.
Flirty: Behave amorously without emotional commitment.
Flogger: whip.
Floral: Decorated with flowers.
Foliage: A pattern having leaves.
Free size: Fits most Medium to Large Corsets Dress Gowns & Costumes.
Fringe: Ornamental edge of hanging threads, tassels, etc.
Frisky: Search, examine.
Front: Fore part.
Fun: Enjoyment.
G
G-strap: wide strip of cloth covering the genitals and attached to waistband.
G-string: Small strip of cloth covering the genitals and attached to waistband.
Game wear: Costumes that can be used for playing games or role playing.
Garment: Article of clothing.
Gingham: Checked cloth usually cotton or blend.
Garter: Bands worn around the legs to hold up stockings or socks.
Garter belt: Strap around the hips or waist attached to garter bands.
Garter clips: Devises used for fastening garter straps, may also be used for decoration, attached to a garter.
Gloves: coverings For the hands with individual sheathes for the fingers.
Go-Go girl: Dancer.
Google eyes: Decorative plastic eyes with pupils that move freely.
Grommet: Ring or eyelet.
H
Halter: Top or dress with a fastener around the neck.
Halter strap: Band that fastens around the neck.
Handcuffs: Pair of metal rings used for securing a prisoner.
Harness: Set of straps fastened around someones body to attach something.
Headband: Narrow ornament such as ears.
Hem: Border of dress, etc. folded under and stitched down.
High thigh style: Extreme rise on panty sides.
Hip strap: Band or fastener around the lower waist part of the body.
Holly: Evergreen with prickly leaves and red berries.
Honeymoon: Vacation taken by newlyweds.
Hook n bar: Fastener with a bar closure.
Hook n eye: Fastener with a U shape closure.
Hook n loop: Fastener with a narrow rounded closure.
Horizontal: Level with the ground or with a line considered as a base.
I
Imitation leather: Fake leather.
Invisible straps: Clear plastic bands.
Invisible zipper: Metal closure concealed under fabric.
Iridescent: Having shimmering changing colors like a rainbow.
Iridescent discs: Round circular objects having shimmering changing colors like a rainbow.
J
Jingle: Gentle ringing sound.
K
Knee length: Between thigh and lower leg.
Knickers: Womans or girls undergarment covering the lower trunk and having leg holes.
L
Lace bra: A garment covering breasts made with decorative fabric usually floral.
Laceup: Tie up or fasten.
Lamé: Is a fabric with in woven metal threads, mostly golden or silver, which gives it a metallic sheen.
Lavender: Pale purple color.
Layer: Single thickness of material.
Link: Any of the rings forming a chain.
Low back style: Scooping garment revealing back and waist.
Low rise: Short distance from crotch to waistband.
Low rise bikini: Underpants or bottom of swimwear or costume with waistline at hips.
M
Mandarin style collar: Narrow band on neck of a garment used in Oriental style clothing.
Matching: Put in completion with.
Mesh: Network or net; [open space between] strands forming a net.
Metallic beads: Pierced balls having metal like appearance.
Metal ring accent: Circular band used for adornment.
Mini: Short or small.
Multi color: Having many colors.
Multi strap: Having many straps.
N
Neckline: Part of garment from chin to waistline.
Neck string ties: Narrow fastenings around neck.
Negligee: Dressing gown, robe, etc.
Netting: Openwork fabric of meshes or string, thread, material made of netting
Nipple ornaments: Small coverings for nipples.
Notched: V shape cut.
O
One size: Fits most Small to Large Babydolls Bra and Bikini Teddies Chemises negligee Beach Wear Bustier and Slips.
Opaque: Cannot be seen through.
Open neckline: Bare neck, exposed neck.
Open nipple: Bearing or exposing nipple, areola and/or breast.
Open slit: A revealing cut in a garment.
Open shoulder: Bare shoulder, exposed shoulder.
P
Panel: Piece of cloth [part of or section].
Panty: Womans underpants.
Patent leather: Leather processed to give a hard glossy surface.
Patterned: Decorated or made with an arrangement of repeated parts or decorative designs.
Piping trim: Fancy edging on clothes.
Plaid: Tartan cloth or pattern.
Plain: Undecorated, simple.
Plunging neckline: Low as to show the top of the breasts and/or midriff.
