Lingerie

Lingerie defined as a fashion and fascinating women’s undergarments. The words came from a French word “linge” means washable. The fashion came from European undergarments which made of cotton from Egypt and after that from India. Soon, it comes to English language the term which applies to both gender specifically only for women’s with materials such as nylon, polyester, satin, lace or silk.

The main reason women selected underwear is to alter their shape (corset & bra), hygiene or modesty. This industry expanded in the 21^st century with more lace trim and straps that can use either innerwear or outerwear.

Here are the types. Babydoll (short nightgown), bodystocking (unitard), brassiere, corset (a bodice worn to mold & shape), corselet brassiere & girdle), g-string/thong (a narrow piece of cloth passes between buttocks & attached around the hips) & other more.