My Plus Lingerie 101

Useful Plus Lingerie Terms at My Plus Lingerie.

Adjustable back
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 shoulder straps
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.

Attached garter belt
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. Usually comes with mathching thong or panty.

Boa
A long scarf made of feathers or colored feathers.

Bodice
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.

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 Originally made from bone (hence it's name), but now made of plastic.

Boxers
Loose fitting under shorts.

Bustier
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.

Attached garter belt
Stockings which have a garter belt permanently attached.

Camisole
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

Chemise
Short under dress or slip

Chiffon
A lightweight, sheer fabric.

Choker
A snug fitting necklace

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.

Demi cups
Demi cups, or half cups, have a lower line which reveals more of the upper breasts.

Embroidery
Decorative designs sewn into fabric by hand or machine.

Faux fur
Man made fur.

French cut
Pantyhose with sewn in decorative panty.

Fringe
Decorative thin strips or strings, usually hanging from the hem line.

Garter
An elastic leg band originally designed to hold up stockings but now just used for added sex appeal.

Garter Belt
A belt worn around the waist with straps, called garters, that clasp onto stockings to keep them from falling down. Usually the back of the garter is adjustable to fit different waist sizes and the garter straps can be adjusted for length.

G-String
A panty consisting of a triangular patch of fabric connected with thin, elastic straps in back and around the waist completely exposing the buttocks.

G-string back
Only a thin piece of elastic is used in the back and around the waist, exposing all of the buttocks

Hook Back/Front/Side
Garment closes in back/front/side with one or more hooks.

Jacquard
Fabric characterized by an intricate weave or pattern.

Lace-up Back/Front/Side
Garment laces up in the back/front/side for decoration and/or for an adjustable fit.

Mesh
A knit or woven fabric consisting of small, evenly spaced holes.

Microfiber
An extremely fine synthetic fiber usually woven into soft, light weight, washable, breathable fabrics.

Padded cups
Cups that contain padding, sometimes removable, for those with smaller breasts that might not otherwise fill out the cups.

Panty
Women's underpants.

Pantyhose
Close fitting hosiery offering coverage from toes to waist.

Patent leather
Real or synthetic leather with a smooth, shiny surface on one side.

Push-up cups
Cups containing padding, sometimes removable, designed to push the breasts up to create a more flattering cleavage.

Removable garters
Elastic straps which attach to stockings to hold them up, but which can be removed if stockings won't be used.

Robe
A loose fitting coverup.

Satin
A particular type of shiny, woven fabric.

Seamless
An item manufactured without seams. Seams can be a source of discomfort, so a seamless item will tend to be more comfortable versus a similar item made with seams.

Sequins
Small shiny discs used to reflect light and add interest to a garment.

Shelf cups
Cups which only provide support and coverage underneath the breasts exposing the nipples.

Spandex/Lycra
Spandex is the generic term for fabric created from elastic thread which helps a garment to stretch for a better fit and added comfort. Lycra is a well known brand of spandex.

Stockings
Hosiery providing coverage from over the knee or mid-thigh to the toes.

Strapless
A garment without shoulder straps.

Stretch lace
Lace which stretches.

Tapestry
Rich looking fabric similar in appearance to the heavy, handwoven designs used in making curtains and upholstery.

Teddiette
A teddy with attached garters to hold up stockings.

Teddy
A one piece garment with high cut legs and usually a thong back.

Thong back
Only a thin strip of material is used in the back exposing most of the buttocks.

Tie Back/Front/Side
Garment ties/unties in the back/front/side

Underwire
Adds extra support and lift for the breasts using a thin wire sewn into the base of the cups.

Zipper Front/Back/Side
Garment closes/opens in the front/back/side with a zipper.