rows of hook and eye closures as well as three adjustments. , backless , A bra designed with a low cut adjustable back band. , balconette , Another name for a demi cup bra. More often a balconette also includes a little padding to enhance bust size. , basque , A name given to any tight-fitting bodice garment worn by women. Examples of basques include corselette and merrywidow. , bikini , A pantywear style whose waistband rests below the navel, and on the hips. Usually has a high-cut leg line. The sides can be anything from a string to a thicker side panel. Back coverage depends on the style of the bikini. , body briefer , A shapewear style that looks like a one-piece bathing suit. It has a snap crotch (also called gusset closure) and a control panel at the tummy for support. , boning , Rigid plastic strips sewn in shapewear to give structure, support and body contouring. It is usually sewn in vertically for tummy and waist support. Its name comes from the fact that actual bones were originally used to give support. , boy leg brief , Reminiscent of hot pants, this style brief has legs that come to the top of the thigh. The waist sits low on the hips, and the back has full coverage. It is usually seamed in the center front and back for definition. Worn under hip-hugger style bottoms or short skirts to give a smooth line from waist to hip. , bra , The shortened word for brassiere. A woman's close-fitting undergarment which is worn to support and give contour to the breasts. , brief , A panty whose waistband rests at or just below the navel, provides full back coverage, and may have a high-cut leg. , bustier , A bosom-to-hip corset-style garment, usually trimmed in lavish lace. Additional features may include detachable garters, flexible boning, optional shoulder straps, and a lace-up closing. This garment is usually worn by a woman for the visual enjoyment of the man in her life. , cami top , Made of microfiber, this camisole-looking shapewear gives a seamless, toned look under knits. It gives very light control and is a perfect solution for sheer, form-fitting tops in order to reveal the least amount of lines or seams. , catsuit , A full-body stocking. Generally long sleeved and made out of stretchy material. Was made popular in the 1960's Avengers television series by actress Diana Rigg. , chemise , The name given to the first undergarments ever worn by women. Designed originally to protect the skin from outer garments, it later was used as night wear. It is a one-piece, loose straight-hanging to the floor undergarment that comes in one size. Today a chemise may be worn as a dress. , contour bra , This bra type includes lightly padded fiberfill cups to add definition (not size) to the breast, a smooth shape, and elimination of nipple contours. A good choice for in-between bra sizes. , control brief , A panty shaped like a brief but designed to flatten the tummy and give support while providing a smooth silhouette. , convertible , A convertible bra has straps, which can be worn in six different configurations: conventional, halter, one-shoulder, off-the-shoulder, criss-crossed, and strapless. , cookie , A padded insert in the cup of a bra. Though usually made of fiberfill, it can also be made with water, oil or a gel. Cookies help to change the shape of the breast. They also help when one breast is smaller than the other. Placing a cookie in the bra cup of the smaller breast will give you a more even look. , corselet , Also spelled corselette, it is a woman's support undergarment that combines a girdle with a bra. , corset , A woman's support undergarment that is boned and close fitting. It is almost always hooked and laced. It begins either above or just below the bust and extends down to the waist or below the hips. Usually garters are attached at its base. , décolleté , A bra style with a very low-cut front panel to create a dramatic cleavage-enhancing look. , demi cup , A demi cup (or demi) style bra means a contoured underwire design with a large portion of the upper half of the cup being cut away to expose the upper part of the breasts. The shoulder straps are also set farther apart (wide -set). Such bras are often referred to as being d‚collet‚ and are worn when the top of a garment is cut low, wide or square. Men find this style bra very attractive on women. Can also be called a balconette or a shelf bra. , foam cup , Padding in the cup of the bra is made of foam. Such padding does not bunch up during washing and gives a smooth look to the cup. , foundations , A pre-war term for shapewear, these undergarments were called foundations because of their similarity to concrete. Ladies who wore them were seen as "solid citizens" while those who refused came to be known as "loose women." Today's shapewear fits and feels like a second skin--coaxing your curves into their smoothest, sleekest, most naturally perfect state. , french cut , Another name for high-cut brief. , front close , A bra that closes in the center front with either a plastic barrel closure or a hook and eye closure. A good style for plunging or v-necklines. , full figure , Women who wear bras sizes 32-36DD and 38-42C-DD and larger are classified as full figure women. Bras made in these sizes are usually designed to give additional support. Common features in the 1960s by Diana Rigg in The Avengers television series. Other types of catsuits include bodystockings and suspender catsuits., , , Bra Types , Demi-bra or shelf bra: Covers the lower portion of the breast. Use with low necklines. Push-up bra: Lifts the breasts to create cleavage. Underwire bra: Metal wires in the lower edges of the bra cups support the breasts., , , Bustiers , The bustier is a bra that extends to the waist. Bustiers come in various types, including brasselettes, bustier tops, and camisettes. A bustier provides bust support, and may also smooth or shape the waist. Often worn with garters and stockings. 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