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Adjustable back
The back has more than one set of eyelets for an adjustable fit.
The back has more than one set of eyelets for an adjustable fit.
Adjustable garters
Adjustable (in length) elastic straps which attach to stockings to hold them up.
Adjustable (in length) elastic straps which attach to stockings to hold them up.
Adjustable shoulder straps
Shoulder straps can be shortened or lengthened to provide the best fit.
Shoulder straps can be shortened or lengthened to provide the best fit.
Animal print
A pattern printed onto fabric to resemble an animal, usually a leopard or tiger.
A pattern printed onto fabric to resemble an animal, usually a leopard or tiger.
Attached garter belt
Stockings which have a garter belt permanently attached.
Stockings which have a garter belt permanently attached.
Baby Doll
A garment usually consisting of formed cups with an attached, loose fitting skirt that falls anywhere between the belly button and the hips.
A garment usually consisting of formed cups with an attached, loose fitting skirt that falls anywhere between the belly button and the hips.
Back seams
Stockings with a seam running up the back of the leg for those that like a more old fashioned (and sexy) look.
Stockings with a seam running up the back of the leg for those that like a more old fashioned (and sexy) look.
Bikini
A low cut panty.
A low cut panty.
Black light glow
Fabric glows under a blacklight.
Fabric glows under a blacklight.
Bloomers
An old fashioned form of feminine underwear consisting of loose fitting trousers or shorts.
An old fashioned form of feminine underwear consisting of loose fitting trousers or shorts.
Boa
A long scarf made of feathers.
A long scarf made of feathers.
Bodice
That portion of the garment which covers the breasts. The upper part of a dress.
That portion of the garment which covers the breasts. The upper part of a dress.
Bodystocking
Snug fitting hosiery that offers coverage from the neck or upper body down to the ankles or toes.
Snug fitting hosiery that offers coverage from the neck or upper body down to the ankles or toes.
Bodysuit
Snug fitting one piece garment similar to a leotard.
Snug fitting one piece garment similar to a leotard.
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 Originally made from bone (hence it's name), but now made of plastic.
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.
Boxers
Loose fitting under shorts.
Loose fitting under shorts.
Brocade
Rich oriental fabric consisting of raised patterns, often in gold or silver.
Rich oriental fabric consisting of raised patterns, often in gold or silver.
Brushed back
A material backing made from brushed cotton often used in pajamas to give a warm, flannel feel against the skin.
A material backing made from brushed cotton often used in pajamas to give a warm, flannel feel against the skin.
Burnout
Alternating patterns of sheer and opaque fabric.
Alternating patterns of sheer and opaque fabric.
Bustier
A bra that extends beneath the breasts to the waist to provide additional support, control and sex appeal.
A bra that extends beneath the breasts to the waist to provide additional support, control and sex appeal.
Button front
Garment buttons/unbuttons in the front.
Garment buttons/unbuttons in the front.
Camisole
A short top usually offering little support for the breasts.
A short top usually offering little support for the breasts.
Camouflage
A fabric pattern characterized by random patches of earth tones. While camouflage clothing is typically worn for concealment, wearing our camouflage items in public will hardly make you less noticeable!
A fabric pattern characterized by random patches of earth tones. While camouflage clothing is typically worn for concealment, wearing our camouflage items in public will hardly make you less noticeable!
Chantilly lace
Delicate lace made from an open, six-sided mesh background with floral designs.
Delicate lace made from an open, six-sided mesh background with floral designs.
Charmeuse
An opaque (i.e., not see through), shiny fabric.
An opaque (i.e., not see through), shiny fabric.
Cheek-a-boo
A tongue-in-cheek (pun intended) term we made up to describe a skirt so short that the bottom of the buttocks may peek out below the hem line.
A tongue-in-cheek (pun intended) term we made up to describe a skirt so short that the bottom of the buttocks may peek out below the hem line.
Chemise
Short under dress or slip.
Short under dress or slip.
Chenille
Chenille fabric used in lingerie is an imitation of chenille yarn. The fabric has patterns of soft, protuding loops of fiber that look and feel similar to the chenille yarn used to make sweaters, throw pillows, blankets and other such items.
Chenille fabric used in lingerie is an imitation of chenille yarn. The fabric has patterns of soft, protuding loops of fiber that look and feel similar to the chenille yarn used to make sweaters, throw pillows, blankets and other such items.
Chiffon
A lightweight, sheer fabric.
A lightweight, sheer fabric.
Choker
A snug fitting necklace.
A snug fitting necklace.
Chopper bar lace
An open net lace background that has been embroidered with a slightly raised, shiny pattern.
An open net lace background that has been embroidered with a slightly raised, shiny pattern.
Corsage
A floral fashion accessory.
A floral fashion accessory.
Corset
A snug fitting garment designed to cinch the waist and lift the breasts. Lacing in the back allows the corset to be adjusted for comfort.
A snug fitting garment designed to cinch the waist and lift the breasts. Lacing in the back allows the corset to be adjusted for comfort.
Criss-cross straps
Straps which cross in the back.
Straps which cross in the back.
Crochet knit
A large, open knit pattern that resembles crocheting.
A large, open knit pattern that resembles crocheting.
Crop top
A very short top extending to just below the breasts.
A very short top extending to just below the breasts.
Crotchless
A convenient slit or opening in the fabric covering the crotch area.
A convenient slit or opening in the fabric covering the crotch area.
Denier
Denier is a unit of measure that denotes the thickness of the fiber used in a garment. 15 denier fabric is very thin and transparent.
Denier is a unit of measure that denotes the thickness of the fiber used in a garment. 15 denier fabric is very thin and transparent.
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