from turkey feathers or the coverts of marabous and used especially for trimming women's hats or clothes. , Mesh A woven knit, or knotted material of open texture with evenly spaced holes , Netting (Net) A net fabric to cover or enclose with , Padded, Push-Up A bra added on bottom and sides of each cup. These help achieve extra cleavage. , Patent, Leather Leather with a hard smooth glossy surface. , Peignoir A woman's loose fitting dressing gown , Poly A polymerized plastic or something made of this; especially : a polyester fiber, fabric, or garment , Princess Line, Seaming Close-fitting and usually with gores (a tapering or triangular piece"as of cloth in a skirt") from neck to flaring hem line , Rayon Any of a group of smooth textile fibers made from regenerated cellulose by extrusion through minute holes: a rayon yarn, thread, or fabric , Ribbed Vertical ridges in a garment. , Sarong A loose garment made of a long strip of cloth wrapped around the body that is worn as a skirt or dress , 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., , Spandex Any of various elastic (stretchy) textile fibers made chiefly of polyurethane; also : clothing made of this material. , Tap Pants Very feminine boxer shorts. Materials are usually soft, silky and/or sheer. , Teddiette A one piece bathing suit type garment with garters. (to be worn with stockings.) , Teddy A one piece bathing suit type of garment without garters. , 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. , Tricot A plain warp-knitted fabric (as of nylon, wool, rayon, silk, or cotton) with a close inelastic knit and used especially in clothing (as underwear) , 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. , Lingerie - Bustiers in plus sizes , For sexy lingerie and underwear, try bustiers in plus sizes complimented with garters and stockings and a robe to liven up your romantic life. Choose from many different bustier lingerie styles. A bustier has a tightly fitted top. Some have removable garters (to wear with Stockings). Some come with G-String, thong or panty. Intimate Lingerie - Plus Size Baby Dolls , Many Baby Doll styles of intimate lingerie to choose from. We offer the full Shirley of Hollywood line of Plus Size Baby Doll lingerie for your shopping pleasure. A baby doll is 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. Lingerie Chemises in plus sizes. Pair it up with a matching robe. , A Chemise is a loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders without a waist, typically with a short hem line. These can be worn with or without panties. Great for any type of figure!Cami and Tap Sets are great for lounging , about in the house or apartment. A Camisole or Cami is a short sleeveless undergarment for women, a short negligee. Sometimes worn as an outer garment (depending on the material) or under a suit jacket.Lace Lingerie - Full Figure Teddiettes Teddiettes with stockings and garters represent classical lace lingerie. Look for the matching robe for a complete loungewear lingerie set for full figured women. A Teddiette is a strapless one piece bathing suit type garment with garters. (to be worn with stockings.)Full Figure Lingerie - Teddies, Our full figure lingerie Teddies include titillating styles. Look for the matching robes for a complete loungewear lingerie set. A Teddy is a strapless one piece bathing suit type of garment without garters.Fantasy Lingerie , Fantasy lingerie four piece bustier outfits from Shirley of Hollywood. Create excitement with these exotic and lingerie choices. A size chart is on the bottom each page for your shopping convenience. Sexy Sets, Bustiers, Baby Dolls, Teddies, Chemise, Casual Wear, Robes, Gowns, Bra's and Panties, Garters, Hosiery, Plus Sizes, Accessories, Mens Lingerie , , Top Ten Lingerie Deals, , 2 Piece Lace Teddiette, Stretch Lace 2 Piece Set, Super Soft Lace Baby Doll, Soft Net Baby Doll, Fit and Flair Chemise, Peasant Blouse, Soft Net Chemise, Embroided Net Chemise, Stretch Animal Print 2 Piece, Get Real Lace Bra, , Baby Doll, A garment that usually consists of formed cups with a loose fitting, attached skirt falling anywhere between the hips and belly button. Balconette, Style of bra that lifts the breasts and exposes the top part. Balcony, See Balconette. Basque, Sleeveless tight-fitting bra top extending slightly below the waist. Bathrobe, Long robe to wear over nightwear: also dressing-gown. Bikini, Low-cut pants which sit on the hip. Bloomers, An old fashioned type of women's underwear that resembles loose fitting trousers or shorts. Bodice, Sleeveless undergarment fitting a woman's upper half. 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. Brassière, Brassière, more commonly known as bra, garment for supporting the breasts. See Lingerie Guide for further information on various styles. Briefs, Large-style pants, like small shorts Bustier, Close-fitting strapless top. Many have boning for support and fit and and most have removable adjustable garter straps attached. Camisole, A short vest top that offers little support for the breasts but provide coverage under see-through clothes. Chemise, A straight-hanging short lounge dress, worn like a slip. Corset, A garment designed to pull in the waist, lift the breasts and emphasise a woman's shape. It often has lacing in the back that can be adjusted and has straps for stockings attached. Crop top, A very short top extending to just below the breasts. Crotchless, An opening in the garment that covers the crotch area. Demi Cups, Half-cups which have a lower line revealing more of the upper breasts. Dressing-gown, Long robe to wear over nightwear: also bathrobe. Garter, An elastic band worn around the leg, originally to hold up a stocking or sock, but now mainly for decoration. Garter belt, Waistband with straps that have clasps to hold stockings in place. Adjustable waist and garter straps. G string, Pants consisting of a triangular patch of fabric connected with thin, elastic straps in back and around the waist completely exposing the buttocks. Good for wearing under trousers to avoid VPL (visible panty line). Hold ups, Stockings with elasticated top to stay up without needing straps. Hosiery, Sheer leg coverings made of nylon or silk: tights, stockings. Knickers, See pants. Minimisers, Bras for large-breasted women to make their bust look smaller. Multiway, Bra that can be worn strapless or with straps to wear under strapless or halter-neck tops. Negligée, Light dressing-gown for women. Nightie, Dress-style garment for sleeping in. Pajamas, Shirt and trousers for sleeping in. Pants, A small piece of cloth going around the hips and down between the legs to cover the genital area: also panties (US), knickers. See Lingerie Guide for further information on various styles. Panties, See pants. Peephole, Peephole bras have a hole in the cup to expose the nipple. Peignoir, A negligée or gown. Plus size, Larger size, usually larger than a UK size 16. See section on plus-size lingerie. 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 by pushing breasts upwards and inwards. Pyjamas, See Pajamas. Slip, One-piece dress-style undergarment. Stay Up, Stockings that have a rubber grip that keeps the stocking in place. Stockings, Hosiery that covers from mid-thigh to the toes and are usually held up by being attached to a suspender belt or to an undergarment by straps. Strapless, A garment with no shoulder straps. Suspender, Goes around the waist with adjustable straps to keep stockings up. Teddiette, A teddy with attached garters for holding up stockings. Teddy, One-piece garment with high-cut legs. Thong Back, A garment with the bottom half fashioned like a thong with the rear area exposed. Thong, Pants with a thin strip of material that exposes most of the buttocks. Tights, Sheer one-piece leg covering usually made of nylon. Underwired, Bra cups with wire sewn into the base adding extra support and lift. 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Spending a whole day with a stray bit of wire poking into you or feeling like your buttocks are being flossed is unbearable. One of the key things to check is that the item fits you correctly. Buying underwear over the Internet means it is not always possible to try items on but measuring yourself first and having a good idea of what styles suit you can help. Bear in mind though, sizes can vary from store to store, and even for different styles. Bras need to fit comfortably with no wrinkles or bulges over the top or sides. The back strap shouldn't ride up the back, this means it is not supporting you properly, and you may need to adjust shoulder straps so they don't cut into you or slide down your shoulders. To get an idea of what your bra size should be, see the bra-measurement guide. The strap across your back should be done up on the largest setting when new, as the bra will stretch over time, so you will then be able to do the strap up on a tighter setting. Pants size is usually determined by your hip measurement. When measuring round the hips, measure the fullest part of the hips/buttocks and keep the tape measure level. It is important pants are not too tight as they can dig into the skin, leaving red marks, and feeling uncomfortable, and can also increase the risk of yeast infections. Too loose, and you are always having to pull them up. See the size chart for UK, US and European sizes. Buy underwear that suits your personality and body shape — see the Lingerie guide for different styles available. Feeling good from the inside will help you look good on the outside. Fashions tend to vary but bear in mind that what looks good on your favourite pop star or actress may not look so good on you if you have a completely different body shape. Different underwear for different moods. , Men are known to have pulling pants but women also tend to have their favourite set of undies for a night out. Just as we have everyday clothes for work and glitzier clothes for going out, it is also nice to have more appealing underwear for a night out. Generally darker colours give more definition and are considered sexier but do not look so good under light-coloured clothing. Something else to consider is how you want the evening to end up — for instance in the film, Bridget Jones' Secret Diary, Bridget faces the dilemma of which knickers to wear on a date with her boss. Body-shaping pants, which flatten your stomach and increase your chances of getting lucky, unfortunately may not look as sexy when you take your clothes off. If you do a lot of sports it is worth buying a sports bra to give you more support and cotton knickers which absorb sweat more easily, let your skin breathe and help prevent infections. Breast tissue is delicate and once it is stretched, it never regains it elasticity so sports bras are designed to minimise "bounce" which makes them more comfortable to wear while exercising. Follow the washing instructions for your lingerie, as some more delicate items may need to be washed by hand, or materials such as leather may need specialist cleaning. Lingerie Guide, There are all sorts of different cuts and styles, this is a brief guide to the different styles available. Pants: also known as panties (US), knickers or smalls, Pants which have a string or strap that goes up between the buttocks are popular with those who do not want pants lines showing under tight clothing, ie G-strings or thongs. It is fashionable to wear designer or expensive thongs with the waistband showing over the top of hipster-style trousers. Body-shaping underwear pulls in hips, bottoms or tummies. A control panel in the top front of a pants holds the lower stomach in. Briefs or hotpants are like small shorts and are much bigger, coming up to just under the belly button and covering most of the buttocks. These make hips look slimmer and can pull the tummy in. Pants which are cut diagonally across the buttock lift the bottom and those with a high-leg cut, so the sides of the pants are high up over the hip, make the legs look longer. Bras, Underwired bras have wire threaded through the bottom half of the cups to give more support and are better for larger busts. , Balcony or balconette bras have underwiring to lift the breasts but leave the upper part of the breast exposed. , Pushup bras push the breasts upwards and inwards to give a more flattering cleavage. These look very sexy under a low-cut top. Smaller sizes have removable padding at the sides of the cups to increase the size and squeeze the breasts together. , Padded bras are available for those who have a smaller chest and would like to be bigger., Multiway bras give options such as removing the shoulder straps to wear under strapless tops or having the back strap going lower down the back to wear under backless dresses. , Sports bras are designed to give maximum support while exercising and minimising the bounce factor. Exercising in an inadequate bra can be very uncomfortable is bad for your breasts in the long-term as the tissue stretches and sags and never regains its elasticity. Minimising bras are available for larger women who want to make their bust look smaller. Tops , There is a bewildering array of garments for women's top halves. Corsets, basques and bustiers are tight-fitting, sleeveless garments which accentuate the female shape and give support. They are low cut across the breasts and can have straps attached to the bottom for attaching stockings. Basques tend to be quite sexy and vampy in style. Bustiers do not have shoulder straps. Corsets have boning (usually not real bone these days) sewn into the lining to pull in the waist for a trimmer figure. Camisoles are loose-fitting sleeveless tops which can come in a matching set with loose knickers like frilly shorts. Baby doll style garments have a bra top with loose-fitting material falling around the torso for a little-girl look. Bodies , Teddies are all-in-one sleeveless garments like a swimming costume or leotard, with a flap over the crotch which can be undone for ease of access. Teddiettes are like teddies but with garters (straps for attaching stockings) attached. Chemises are short slips, like a small, sleeveless dress, or there are long slips. Hosiery , Tights or stockings are sheer coverings for the legs made out of nylon or silk. Tights are all-in-one and cover the whole of the lower part of the body up to the waist. Stockings come up to