Lingerie

Lingerie is a term, derived from the French language, for women's undergarments. These garments are heavily eroticised in Western culture.

Examples of types of items of lingerie include

• Babydoll
• Basque
• Bedjacket
• Bodystocking
• Bodysuit
• Brassiere
• Camisole
• Chemise
• Corset by bone
• Corselet
• Corsage by elastic
• French maid
• Garter
• Hosiery
• Jersey nightshirt – A long, loose T-shirt made of cotton, polyester, nylon or diaphanous chiffon that can be worn like a Babydoll.
• Knickers
• Leotard
• Merry widow
• Naughty & Nice
• Negligee
• Nightie
• Nightgown
• Nightshirt
• Peignoir
• Petticoat
• Panties
• Robe
• Slip
• Stockings
• Suspender belt
• Teddy
• Unitard

See also: Hosiery