Bra cups with seams such as this are always more supportive than bra cups without seams. This style of bra cup is the most supportive.

Many times, one of the panels will be along the outer sides of the cup to help center and contain the breast tissue.

A Adhesive Bra A bra with medical grade adhesive on the inside to stick to your body. These bras give some breast enhancement and are a backless alternative.

View HerRoom’s selection of Adhesive Bras. Applique Embellishment on a garment where decoration is made by cutting pieces of one fabric and applying them to the surface of another.

B Babydoll A babydoll is a woman’s short nightgown sometimes with lace, ruffles, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps.

Sometimes they are made of sheer cloth like chiffon. It is said the name comes from the movie “Baby Doll” starring Carroll Baker in the title role.

View HerRoom’s selection of Babydolls. Back Closure This term is used when describing how a bra closes. Traditionally, a back closure bra has two rows of hook and eye closures and three adjustments.

Full figure and strapless bras usually have three rows of hook and eye closures as well as three adjustments. Back Fat A term given to the look of flesh bulging out around the band and straps when wearing a bra.

This symptom can be caused by your bra’s band size being too small, but it is also an unfortunate reality for women with soft tissue on their back.

This lumpiness can sometimes be eliminated with the right size and style of bra. For example, several manufacturers claim a leotard back styled bra reduces back fat.

A taller bra back along with wide straps can also help reduce the severity of the lumpiness. Shapewear camisoles worn over a bra are also a solution.

Back Wings The fabric strips that start at the outer edge of the bra cups, go under the arms and then attach in the back. Backless A bra designed with a low cut adjustable back band.

View HerRoom’s selection of bralettes. Red lace apex mesh top and knicker set material By Department. The name “balconette” comes from men in the balcony of a theater looking down upon women.

View HerRoom’s selection of backless bras. Balconette This is another name for a demi cup bra. A balconette bra has more of a horizontal line going across the top of the bustline.

Most of the time, the cups are seamed for an upward boost to give the breasts the look as if corseted.

A balconette bra can also have push-up pads. The name “balconette” comes from men in the balcony of a theater looking down upon women. A balconette bra could not be seen from above.

Full busted brands like Fantasie, Freya and Elomi use the name balconette to describe a different bra style. These brands define balconette as a bra with a sweetheart neckline and a lower center front.

View HerRoom’s selection of balconette bras. Balcony Bra This bra style includes wide-set straps, multiple seams in the cups, usually a plunging center, a sweetheart neckline and is not full coverage.

Works well under scoop-neck, low v-neck and boat-neck tops, and is suitable for most breast types.

Shop HerRoom’s selection of balcony bras. Bandeau Bra A strapless knit, wide band worn around the bust line. This type of bra is best for the young and self-supporting.

View HerRoom’s selection of bandeau bras.

Picot A small, embroidered loop forming an ornamental edging on a ribbon or lace. Red lace apex mesh top and knicker set material View HerRoom’s selection of longline bras. Tangas are a more common silhouette in Europe.

Bar Tack Sewing reinforcement at the end of a slit with short stitching rows perpendicular to the seam. Basque A longline cupped bra extending to the hips with garter hooks attached along the lower edge.

A Merry Widow is a form of basque.

Pin on Lace Lingerie

Basques are frequently incorrectly called a bustier or corset. Bed Jacket A short waisted jacket meant to be worn in bed to keep one’s shoulders warm and for modesty if receiving visitors while sitting in bed.

Shop HerRoom’s selection of bed jackets. Bikini A panty 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.

Sizes red lace apex mesh top and knicker set material boxes

Back coverage depends on the style of the bikini. A bikini panty can be more flattering on a woman with a tummy.

View HerRoom’s selection of beautiful bikini panties. Boarding The process applied to hosiery to improve the final presentation.

When the hosiery is still damp from dying it is pulled over a metal form and subject to pressure and heat. This sets the garment to its familiar leg and foot profile used only with non-stretch or polyamide products.

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.

Red lace apex mesh top and knicker set material

View HerRoom’s selection of body briefers. Boning Boning can be made out of steel, metal spirals mini springs and various types of plastic.

Boning is usually incorporated into a vertical seam line in order to give more support, structure and body contouring to a garment.

The name comes from the fact that actual bones were originally used in undergarments 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.

View HerRoom’s selection of boy leg briefs. Boyshort Resembling a short, this panty is sometimes also called a culotte, shorty or hot pant. Offering full coverage in a modern silhouette, boyshorts are a perfect everyday alternative and offer comfortable coverage under skirts.

They are also popular teamed up with a camisole and worn around as loungewear.

08.03.2020 – French Cut Another name for high-cut brief. These come in seamless and seamed styles, with various designs of lace or silicone tops on the stockings and hold-ups. The Wonderbra was the original bust enhancer. Interlining A padding, or stiffening fabric, either sewn to the wrong side of the lining or the inner side of the outer shell fabric. This bra is perfect for backless dresses.

Many women claim this panty style eliminates panty lines under tight-fitting clothing. View HerRoom’s selection of boyshorts.

Shop All Panties. Dresses for Women, Mini Club Dresses different sizes, designs, cuts Garter Belt A belt worn around the waist with four clips or garters to keep stockings not pantyhose up and in place.

Bralet This is an alternate spelling for a bralette. A bralette is generally a less structured bra that comes in t-shirt sizing S,M,L, etc.

Popular for lounging, sleeping or as an underpinning.

View HerRoom’s selection of bralettes. Brazilian Panty A Brazilian panty covers more in back than a thong but less than a full panty. A Brazilian panty has a full crotch, but the back is cut back to follow the apex of your cheeks in a V-shape.

Brief A panty with a waistband that rests at or just below the navel and provides full back and side coverage.

A variation of a brief is a hi-cut brief which has a hi-cut leg. View HerRoom’s selection of briefs.

Bullet-Proof HerRoom uses the term “bullet-proof” to describe a bra that has enough padding in the cups to prevent the nipples from showing through.

Bump Pad A pad that is built into the bottom of the cup to push the breast up and out to create more cleavage. Busk A thin strip of wood, whalebone or steel used for stiffening corsets.

Bustier A corset-style garment that extends midway between the bottom of the bust and the waist, 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.

The bustier has also become the garment to be worn with formal clothes.

Lingerie TRY ON 💋

Bustiers are sometimes incorrectly called corsets. View HerRoom’s selection of sexy bustiers.

Stores red lace apex mesh top and knicker set material

Butterfly Slide Closure A butterfly slide closure has two pieces that slide together and snap into place, to close a swimsuit or bra.

The body is slightly longer than the average bra, which gives extra support. View HerRoom’s selection of cami bras. Camisole A sleeveless top that has straps and pullover styling.

The sides may be seamed or seamless for a smoother look under clothing. Camisoles may be worn solo or layered under other tops or jackets.

Front necklines vary, and camisoles may be tailored or lavished with lace.

Lace Formal Bras & Bra Sets for Women for sale | eBay

Shapewear camisoles smooth the torso for a “no lines” look. View HerRoom’s selection of camisoles.

Camisole Strap Bra straps that are traditionally wider and look like an extension of the bra cup. They can either not adjust, or adjust in back.

Their purpose is to reduce “digging in” at your shoulders.