| 15 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. |
| 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. |
| Back seams |
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. |
| Black
light glow |
Fabric glows under a blacklight. |
| Bloomers |
An old fashioned form of feminine
underwear consisting of loose fitting trousers or shorts. |
| Boa |
A long scarf made of 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. |
| Bodysuit |
Snug fitting one piece garment
similar to a leotard. |
| Bolero
coat |
A loose fitting, waist length
coat/robe open at the front. |
| 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 Originally made from bone (hence it's name), but now made of plastic.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. |
| Brazilian
back |
A triangular back that covers
slightly more of the buttocks than a thong, but much less than a full back
panty. |
| Brocade |
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. |
| Burnout |
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. |
| Button
front |
Garment buttons/unbuttons in the
front. |
| 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, 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. |
| Charmeuse |
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. |
| Chemise |
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. |
| Chiffon |
A lightweight, sheer fabric. |
| Choker |
A snug fitting necklace. |
| Chopper
bar lace |
An open net lace background that has
been embroidered with a slightly raised, shiny pattern. |
| Corsage |
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. |
| Criss-cross
straps |
Straps which cross in the back. |
| Crochet
knit |
A large, open knit pattern that
resembles crocheting. |
| Crop top |
A very short top extending to just
below the breasts. |
| Crotchless |
A convenient slit or opening in the
fabric covering the crotch area. |
| Demi cups |
Demi cups, or half cups, have a lower
line which reveals more of the upper breasts. |
| Dot net |
Sheer net fabric decorated with
evenly spaced opaque dots. |
| Dotted
swiss |
Evenly spaced raised dots on sheer
material. |
| Drawstring
waist |
A string or strip of fabric sewn into
the band which draws the waist up for a snug fit and is then tied into a
bow. |
| Embroidery |
Decorative designs sewn into fabric
by hand or machine. |
| Eyelash
lace |
Lace garment with strands at the
edges that resemble eyelashes. |
| Faux fur |
Man made fur (i.e., not taken from
animals) |
| Faux
leather |
Imitation leather. |
| Fence Net |
A large, thin open net. |
| Fingerless |
Gloves which have no fingers, but
instead usually have a loop through which a finger is inserted to hold the
gloves in place. |
| Fishnet |
Coarse, open mesh fabric noted for
its sex appeal. |
| Fit and
Flair |
A dress style characterized by a form
fitting top which flairs out towards the hem line, often resulting in pleats
(folds). |
| Flocking |
Decoration made from very short
velvety fiber. |
| Flounce |
A piece of material gathered and
attached at one side, such as a large ruffle. |
| Flutter |
A panty style with a strip of fabric
around the sides that is elastic on top, but loose on the bottom. |
| French cut |
Pantyhose with sewn in decorative
panty. |
| French net |
Very coarse, six sided open mesh
fabric. |
| 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. |
| Georgette |
Sheer crepe woven from hard-twisted
yarns/threads to produce a dull pebbly surface. |
| Gown |
A long dress usually extending to the
ankles. |
| 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. |
| Halter
neck |
Garment wraps around the neck for
support and, optionally, may be tied behind the neck (halter tie) or include
a clasp (halter closure). |
| Halter top |
A short top held up at the neck
usually exposing the shoulders and upper back. |
| Hook back |
Garment closes in back with one or
more hooks. |
| Hook front |
Garment closes in front with one or
more hooks. |
| Hook
side(s) |
Garment closes at the side(s) with
one or more hooks. |
| Hot Pants |
Very short pants. |
| Inner cap |
A lining inside of a wig that
prevents tangling and if adjustable, allows the wig to fit virtually any
size head. |
| Iridescent |
Fabric which appears to change color
or sparkle as it moves. |
| Jacquard |
Fabric characterized by an intricate
weave or pattern. Originally named after French inventor Joseph-Marie
Jacquard who invented a loom capable of producing this fabric. |
| Kick pleat |
An inverted pleat, often used at the
bottom of a skirt to give it more breadth. |
| Lace-up
Back |
Garment laces up in the back for
decoration and/or for an adjustable fit. |
| Lace-up
Front |
Garment laces up in the front for
decoration and/or for an adjustable fit. |
| Lace-up
side |
Garment laces up the side for
decoration and/or for an adjustable fit. |
| Leather |
Cowhide. |
| Lenzing
Modal® Micro |
Modal® Micro is a trademarked
microfiber from Lenzing (a textile company). The following is taken from the
Lenzing web site: With Micro Modal, your favourite garments remain
pleasantly soft and smooth. Even after many washing cycles. A feeling like
"skin on skin". Because Micro Modal is especially smooth and natural. Ten
thousand meters of this micro fiber weigh only one single gram. Micro Modal
is substantially more delicate than cotton, wool and even silk. The smooth
surface of Micro Modal prevents any deposits of lime and detergents. This is
why fabrics remain brilliant in their colors and smooth - as they were on
the very first day. |
| Lining |
An extra layer of fabric sewn into
the inside of a garment for added comfort or modesty. |
| Long line |
A bustier that extends further down,
usually to the hips. |
| Lurex® |
Fabric created from a trademarked
metallic thread. |
| Marabou |
Soft fluffy feather-like material. |
| Matte |
Smooth, even, non-glossy look. |
| 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. |
| Miniskirt |
A very short skirt with a hemline
that can extend anywhere from just below the buttocks (micromini) to
mid-thigh. |
| Net |
A knit or woven fabric with an
open-mesh pattern of evenly spaced holes. |
| Open
bust/tip |
Little or no coverage is provided
over the breasts. In general, open bust means there is no cup whatsoever
while open tip usually means there is a cup, but with an opening over the
nipple area. |
| Open rear |
No fabric or elastic covers the area
between the buttocks. |
| Padded
cups |
Cups that contain padding, sometimes
removable, for those with smaller breasts that might not otherwise fill out
the cups. |
| Panne
velvet |
Velvet which has been flattened in
one direction. |
| 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. |
| Peek-a-boo
cups |
Cups with a slit or other opening
that partially exposes the breasts or nipples. |
| Peignoir |
From the French word which translates
to "garment worn while combing the hair". A negligee or dressing gown. |
| Piping |
A decorative cord sewn along the
edges of a garment. |
| Pouch |
A man's g-string. |
| Princess
line |
Visible seams which resemble an
hourglass shape for a figure flattering look. |
| Push-up
cups |
Cups containing padding, sometimes
removable, designed to push the breasts up to create a more flattering
cleavage. |
| Regal lace |
While it sounds like lace fit for a
queen, in reality, this is just a particular pattern of lace that was
arbitrarily given the name "Regal" by the fabric manufacturer. |
| Removable
garters |
Elastic straps which attach to
stockings to hold them up, but which can be removed if stockings won't be
used. |
| Removable
pads |
Pads which can be removed from the
cups, if desired. |
| Ribbed |
Fabric with raised vertical 'ribs'
usually made into form fitting designs |
| Rigid |
Does not stretch. |
| Robe |
A loose fitting coverup. |
| Satin |
A particular type of shiny, woven
fabric. |
| Scallop
edges |
A decorative fabric edge shaped
similar to a line of scallops (or shells) lined up edge to edge. |
| 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. |
| Shawl |
A wide scarf worn about the
shoulders. |
| Shelf cups |
Cups which only provide support and
coverage underneath the breasts exposing the nipples. |
| Shirred |
Material which is gathered to make
decorative folds |
| Silicone
cups |
Cups which are padded with silicone
instead of fiber. Silicone tends to provide a smoother, more natural look
and a more comfortable fit. |
| Silk |
A natural fiber produced by silkworms
that is revered for its luxuriously soft feel. |
| Silk Knit |
Silk fabric which stretches and
clings to the body. |
| Slinky
Knit |
A soft, elastic knit fabric which
conforms to the shape of the body. |
| Slit(s) |
A narrow vertical split in the fabric
usually added for ease of movement or sex appeal. |
| Snap
Crotch |
Crotch snaps/unsnaps for convenience. |
|
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. |
| Stay up |
Stockings with a rubber grip inside
the top that helps to prevent them from slipping down the leg. |
| 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 (providing a
better fit and more comfort). |
| Suspender
style |
Stockings, pantyhose or bodystocking
where the legs are held up by an attached waist band, sometimes styled to
look like a garter belt. The front and back are usually open, so some may
prefer to wear a g-string or thong underneath. |
| Taffeta |
A crisp plain-woven lustrous fabric. |
| Tailored |
Styled to look as if custom made by a
tailor. |
| Tank top |
A sleeveless shirt. |
| Tap pant |
Pants with a slightly gathered,
elasticized waistband and very short, loose-fitting legs. |
| 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. |
| Thong
panty |
A panty with only a thin strip of
material in the back that exposes most of the buttocks. |
| Tie back |
Garment ties/unties in the back. |
| Tie belt |
A strip of fabric used to keep a robe
closed. |
| Tie front |
Garment ties/unties in the front. |
| Tie
side(s) |
Garment ties/unties at the side(s). |
| Tricot |
Plain, close warp-knitted (produced
by machine with the yarns running in a lengthwise direction) nylon fabric. |
| Tube top |
A strapless, body hugging top made
from a rectangular piece of fabric. |
| Underwired |
Adds extra support and lift for the
breasts using a thin wire sewn into the base of the cups. Especially
desirable feature for larger breasted women. |
| Vamp |
The part of a shoe upper or boot
upper covering especially the forepart of the foot and sometimes also
extending forward over the toe or backward to the back seam of the upper. |
| Veil |
A decorative headdress worn by
brides. |
| Velcro
side(s) |
Garment attaches at the sides using
Velcro allowing quick removal. |
| Velvet |
Fabric with a short, soft, dense pile
noted for its luxurious feel. |
| Venice
lace |
Firm, heavy lace with an open
background, usually in floral leaf patterns. |
| Vest |
A sleeveless, waist length coat
usually meant to be worn over a shirt or blouse. |
| Vinyl |
A man-made, non-elastic,
non-breathing plastic material that has a wet look and is often used in
fetish wear. |
| Wristlet |
A decorative, elastic band worn
around the wrists. |
| Zipper
front |
Garment closes/opens in the front
with a zipper. |