| Babydoll |
A babydoll is a woman's short nightgown sometimes with lace, ruffles, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps. Sometimes they are made of sheer cloth like chiffon. It usually consisting of formed cups with an attached, loose fitting skirt that falls anywhere between the belly button and the hips. It sometimes comes with matching panties. It is said the name comes from the 1956 movie "Baby Doll" starring Carroll Baker in the title role.
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| Back closure |
This term is used when describing how a bra closes. Traditionally, a back closure bra has two rows of hook and eye closures and three adjustments. Full figure and strapless bras usually have three rows of hook and eye closures as well as three adjustments.
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| Back seams |
Stockings with a seam running up the back of the leg for those that like a more old fashioned (and sexy) look.
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| Backless |
A garment designed with a low cut adjustable back band.
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| Bikini |
A pantywear style whose waistband rests below the navel, and on the hips. Usually has a high-cut leg line. The sides can be anything from a string to a thicker side panel. Back coverage depends on the style of the bikini. Usually gives full coverage in the back and front.
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| Boa |
A long scarf made of feathers.
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| Bodice |
The upper sleeveless part of a dress that covers the breasts.
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| Bodystocking |
Snug fitting hosiery that offers coverage from the neck or upper body down to the ankles or toes.
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| Bodysuit |
Snug fitting one piece garment similar to a leotard.
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| 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 Originally made from bone (hence it's name), but now made of plastic.
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| Boy leg brief |
Reminiscent of hot pants, this style brief has legs that come to the top of the thigh. The waist sits low on the hips, and the back has full coverage. It is usually seamed in the center front and back for definition. Worn under hip-hugger style bottoms or short skirts to give a smooth line from waist to hip.
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| Boyshort |
Resembling a short this panty is sometimes also called a culotte or hot pant. Offering full coverage in a modern silhouette, boyshorts are a perfect everyday alternative and offer comfortable coverage under skirts. They are also popular teamed up with a camisole and worn around as loungewear.
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| Boxers |
Loose fitting under shorts.
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| Bra |
The shortened word for brassiere. A woman's close-fitting undergarment which is worn to support and give contour to the breasts.
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| Brief |
A panty whose waistband rests at or just below the navel, provides full back coverage, and may have a high-cut leg.
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| Bustier |
A bra that extends beneath the breasts to the waist to provide additional support, control and sex appeal. Additional features may include detachable garters, flexible boning, optional shoulder straps, and a lace-up closing. Can look like a strapless top.
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| Button front |
Garment buttons/unbuttons in the front. |
