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Lingerie Demystified

The Balconette
mio illustration balconette

 

The bra which sits across the breasts on a straight line acting as a balcony.

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The Plunge
mio illustration - the plunge

 

The bra with a very low 'plunging' neckline also to show off cleavage.

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The Push Up
mio illustration - push up

 

The bra which lifts and pushes the breasts together to create a fabulous cleavage.

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The Triangle
mio illustration - triangle bra

 

It has triangle shaped cups, (which is kind of obvious) and most triangle bras don't have underwiring for support.     

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The Half Cup
mio illustration - half quarter cup

 

Similar to the balconette bra except the bustline is lowered and reveals a little more.  Also comes in Quarter cup leaving the other 3/4's exposed.

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The Tanga
mio - tanga

 

A mixture of the thong and brief.  Tends to provide slightly more coverage at the back. 

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The Thong
mio - illustration - g-string Backless knickers.  A thong has a little more fabric at the back.  A G-string has literally just a string.

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The French Knicker
mio illustration - french knickers

 

A short style feminine floaty and comfortable pant.  Knickers looks great teamed with a cami or bra.

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The Camisole
mio camisole

 

The Camisole is very popular as both daywear or nightwear

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The Chemise
mio destino illustration - chemise

 

A looser version of the camisole, extends to top of thigh, worn as nightwear.

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The Babydoll
mio illustration - chemise

The Babydoll is a really short nightgown that hits at the top of the hip.  It usually ties or clasps at the bust and the rest of the fabric "floats" away from the body. 

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The Basque
mio illustration - basque

 

Similar to The Bustier only longer, tight fitting to top of hips

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The Bustier
mio illustration - bustier

 

Bustiers are form fitting tops that usually fasten in the back and accentuate the bust.  Often worn as outerwear also. Many are strapless and attach to stockings or garter belt.

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The Corset
mio illustration - corset

 

Tighter, stronger bustiers.  The Corset has boning that goes over the bodice and is laced or hooked in the back.  It can have an underwire cup or be flat.  Corsets traditionally are tightly cinched at the waist to give the wearer a noticeable hourglass figure, but they can also be laced loosely and worn as a regular top.

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