Lingerie And Clothing
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.
Attached Sleeves - Sleeves which are attached at only one point to the side of the garment. Usually seen on certain styles of bodystockings.
Babydoll - 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.
Bell Bottom - Pant cuffs that flair out.
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 Originally made from bone (hence it's name), but now made of plastic.
Boxer Briefs - Snug fitting like briefs, but with a fuller cut and legs like boxers.
Boxers - Loose fitting under shorts.
Boy Shorts - A women's panty style similar in shape to boy's underwear (but not quite so innocent!).
Bralette - A sexy bra-like top that lacks the usual supportive features (such as underwire) of a real bra.
Brazilian Back - A triangular back that covers slightly more of the buttocks than a thong, but much less than a full back panty.
Briefs - Short, snug fitting underwear with a full back.
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!
Catsuit - Snug fitting one-piece garment which covers the torso, legs, and sometimes the arms.
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.
Chemise - Short under dress or slip.
Chenille - Chenille fabric used in lingerie is an imitation of chenille yarn. The fabric has patterns of soft, protruding 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.
Cire - Lustrous surface effect produced on the surface of a fabric.
Clear Straps - Straps made from a clear, see-through plastic, that are designed to be nearly invisible when worn.
Contoured Fit - Garment is cut/sewn to the shape of the body or body part for a more comfortable fit.
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.
Cowl - A loose, draped neckline.
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.
Cuban Heel/Foot - Hosiery with a contrasting colored sole (usually black) and tapered blocks at the ankle.
Decorated Back - A g-string or thong with decorations (jewels, rhinestones, chains, beads, etc.) in the back where the T is formed.
Demi Cups - Demi cups, or half cups, have a lower line which reveals more of the upper breasts.
Denier - A unit of measure that denotes the thickness of the fiber used in a garment. 15 denier fabric is very thin and transparent.
Derriere - Fancy name for a person's rear end!
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.
Epaulet - An ornamental strip of fabric on the shoulder.
Eyelash Lace - Lace garment with strands at the edges that resemble eyelashes.
Eyelets - Round metal ring used for lacing or decoration.
Faux Fur - Man made fur (i.e., not taken from animals)
Faux Leather - Imitation leather.
Faux Pearls - Imitation pearls.
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.
Fly - A convenience opening in the front of shorts or pants. Can be closed with a zipper, buttons or velcro, or it might just be an overlapping flap.
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.
Full Cups - Cups which completely cradle and support the breasts as opposed to other cup styles which offer less coverage and support.
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.
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.
Garter or Suspender Style Stockings - 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.
Garter Straps - Elastic straps (usually adjustable in length) which attach by a rubber and metal (or plastic) clip to the tops of stockings.
Gartini - A combination garter belt and panty or skirt.
Gauze - A loosely woven, lightweight, sheer fabric.
Georgette - Sheer crepe woven from hard-twisted yarns/threads to produce a dull pebbly surface.
Gown - A long dress usually extending to the ankles.
Half Slip - A slip is an undergarment worn under clothing to add opacity and/or prevent clinging. A half slip is cut like a skirt, whereas a full slip is cut like a dress.
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.
Hip-Hugger/Low Rise - Pants where the waistband rides seductively low on the hips instead of on the waist like traditional pants.
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.
Inner Tie - A hidden tie on the inside of a garment (usually a robe) to help keep it closed.
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.
Jumpsuit - A one piece garment consisting of a shirt attached to pants or shorts.
Keyhole - An oval-shaped opening.
Kick Pleat - An inverted pleat, often used at the bottom of a skirt to give it more breadth.
Knit - Fabric made from interlocking loops of thread. Knit fabrics tend to stretch and conform to the shape of your body, which is a plus if you're looking for comfort, but a minus if you're trying to hide imperfections in your body shape.
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.
Leg Garter - An elastic leg band originally designed to hold up stockings but now just used for added sex appeal.
Lenzing Modal® Micro - Modal® Micro is a trademarked microfibre from Lenzing (a textile company). The following is taken from the Lenzing web site. A feeling like "skin on skin". 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.
Lined Crotch - An extra panel of fabric sewn into the crotch for added comfort.
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.
Low Rise - Pants or panties which ride low on the hips instead of higher up at the waist.
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.
Microfibre - 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.
Mock - Simulated.
Muscle Shirt - A shirt with no sleeves.
Net - A knit or woven fabric with an open-mesh pattern of evenly spaced holes.
No Fly - No convenience opening in the front of shorts or pants.
Opaque - Not see through. Semi-opaque is somewhere in between sheer (see through) and opaque. For example, stockings can look opaque until you stretch them over your leg, when due to the stretching, they become semi-opaque.
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.
Organza - A sheer, thin open weave silk fabric that is heavier and crisper than silk gauze. It has a smooth, flat finish, is strong and durable, and gets its stiffness from tightly twisted yarns. Often used as the base fabrics for embellished fabrics.
Over Knee - Stockings meant to rise up just over the knee. Shorter than standard thigh high stockings. Usually, they are too short to be worn with a garter belt.
Overlay - Fabric (usually sheer) that is layered on top of another piece of fabric (usually opaque).
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 - General term for women's underpants, but when used by itself, it usually refers to conservative underwear that is full cut in the back (versus thongs and g-strings which expose the buttocks) and rides normally on the waist (versus bikinis or low-rise thongs). Sometimes called briefs, but that term is usually used for men's underwear.
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.
Petticoat - An underskirt, often with fancy edging, intended to add more visual interest and/or fullness to a dress.
Piping - A decorative cord sewn along the edges of a garment.
Plunge Cups - Cups that are cut to form a v-shape, thus revealing more cleavage than a bra with full cups.
Point D'esprit - A type of fabric pattern that originated in France in the 1800's. It's characterized by a net fabric with individually spaced dots.
Polka Dot - A fabric pattern characterized by evenly spaced dots throughout.
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.
Raschel - A warp knitted fabric in which the resulting knit fabric resembles hand crocheted fabrics, lace fabrics and nettings.
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.
Reinforced Heel - Hosiery with extra or heavier fabric in the heel to enhance durability.
Reinforced Toe - Hosiery with extra or heavier fabric in the toe to enhance durability.
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.
Rhinestones - Simulated diamonds.
Ribbed - Fabric with raised vertical 'ribs' usually made into form fitting designs
Rigid - Does not stretch.
Rivets - A flat, round-headed metal fastener that goes through the fabric and is flattened out to form another head.
Robe - A loose fitting cover up.
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.
Skirtini - A mini skirt with attached garters.
Slide Top - Often called a triangle slide top because the cups are shaped like triangles that slide along the band for adjustability.
Sliding Pouch - The pouch slides along the waistband allowing it to be widened or narrowed for an adjustable fit.
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).
Studs - A sharp, cone-shaped metal fastener that goes through the fabric and is flattened out to form a flat head in back.
Suspender Style Or Garter Belt Stockings - 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.
Waist Cincher - A form fitting garment worn around the waist to help control and smooth your mid-section. Often includes garter straps to hold up stockings.
Wristlet - A decorative, elastic band worn around the wrists.
Zipper Front - Garment closes/opens in the front with a zipper.