Glossary

Here are a few key words and pieces to help transform your lingerie chest into one of an enthusiast. These items are must-haves for all I.A.E, we consider them the basics.

I.A.E. Glossary

Baby Doll- Usually a short gown with a built-in bra-like cup and a flowing skirt

Bandeau Brasiere- A bra with removable straps. It may or may not have padding. It's sides are lined with silicone to prevent it from slipping

Bikini- This panty sits on the hips and completely covers the front and the rear

Bodysuit- The alternative one piece to the classic coordinates of a bra and panties

Boyshorts- These bottoms are designed to sit on the waist and are similiar to shorts. They cover the hips or the buttocks and sometimes the upper part of the thigh

Brazilian Briefs- See Tanga

Briefs- The obligatory partner of the bra. They range from hi, medium to low-cut

Bustier- A sexy strapless bra that usually goes down to the waist and has garters attached

Camisole- A short top whose length goes to the waist. Can be worn like a slip underneath a wool sweater, beneath a blazer complementing a pair of jeans or simply paired with it's matching panties

Chemise- The most common gown. It is straight cut and falls above the knee. It has thin- spaghetti like straps that are sometimes adjustable

Contour Bra- These bras are defined by the shape that they hold. They are always padded or lined and have an underwire. Perfect for sculpted silhouettes and they offer a significant amount of coverage and control

Classic Bra- The cups of this bra almost covers the entire breast. It may or may not have padding

Demi-Cup Bra- On the contrary, this supportive bra covers only the bottom portion of the breasts and exposes the nipples slightly. Pretty much this one is good for low-cut tops

Flutter Panties- Sit on the waist and have elastic at the top but are loose and frilly at the bottom. Similar to tap pants but are cut higher

G-String- Panties that cover only the front and leaves your bottom exposed except there is a stretchable string that covers the backside

Garter Belt- This a belt that that is worn around the waist or hips directly against your skin. Your silky or fishnet stockings are attached to the garter belt by 4-8 dangling straps. These straps are rightfully known as the garters

Plunge Bra- A brasier designed to lift and separate the breast and can be defined by it's low plunging front

Push-Up Bra- For those smaller breast or those who want extra va-voom this bra adds breast size with padding inside the cup which is removable. This effect gives the appearance of more voluptuous cleavage

Tap Pants- These frilly sometimes flowing bottoms are similar to flutter panties but are longer and usually fastens or zippens at the waist

Thong- What an evolution in all discoveries for women at the birth of this style panty. It covers the front and leaves your bottom exposed covered only by a thin strip of material

Triangle Bra- Both the neckline and cups are both of triangular shape. The straps are central with a low back