Corset to Demi Cup | Lingerie Lingo

Lingerie lingo ~ What does that mean?

. 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 catsuit(also called bodystockings) is a skin-tight one-piece garment with sleeves and long legs, and sometimes with feet or gloves, sometimes with a hood. Unlike a unitard, its use rarely involves sports, and it may be made of leather, rubber, PVC, or velour instead of spandex. It is identical to a unitard in construction, but the term 'catsuit' tends to be preferred in fancy-dress costume or erotic contexts.

. 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.

. cookie
The name given to the removable pad in a padded bra.

. contour bra
This bra type includes lightly padded fiberfill cups to add definition to the breast, a smooth shape, and elimination of nipple contours.

. control brief
A panty shaped like a brief but designed to flatten the tummy and give support while providing a smooth silhouette.

. convertible bra
A convertible bra has straps, which can be worn in six different configurations: conventional, halter, one-shoulder, off-the-shoulder, criss-crossed, and strapless.

. 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. 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.