A visual guide to lingerie types | Типы женского нижнего белья

1. Babydoll – A short, flared nightgown, nightie or negligee that often falls in length between the upper thigh and belly button.

2. Teddy – A single-piece garment that covers both the torso and crotch. Typically made with sheer and delicate material.

3. Camisole – A thin, sleeveless tight-fitting garment that resembles a tank top. Camisoles covers the top part of the body and can be worn with or without a bra.

4. Chemise – A short, loose-fitting, sleeveless gown that falls somewhere between mid-thigh and knee length. Typically tighter around the hips than a babydoll.

5. Corset – A garment worn to help shape the torso to be smaller, and to create an hour glass shape. Usually boned to emphasize a woman’s curves.

6. Bustier – Similar to a corset in appearance, a bustier serves to push up the bust to create more cleavage. They are less constricting and are usually made from more flexible material.

7. Bodystocking – A sheer, tight-fitting one piece garment that covers the legs, torso and sometimes arms.

8. Bodysuit – Similar to a teddy, a bodysuit provides more coverage with thicker fabric. Usually worn as a layering piece.

9. Brassiere – More commonly know as a bra, it is a woman’s undergarment that provides support for the bust.