Lingerie is an ideal gift idea for all occasions including anniversaries, birthdays, Valentine’s Day and Christmas.

Leading brands of women’s underwear and lingerie include Bassoni, Crystelle, Bonds, Bendon, Lovable, Berlei, Fayreform, Elle MacPherson Intimates, Kayser, Kissed, Fine Lines and Formfit. These brands are available at the big department stores as well as many specialty lingerie shops.

The following alphabetic listing details some of the many types of lingerie available:

Bras
Varieties include strapless, convertible, sports, push-up, padded, minimiser, underwire and balconette.

Briefs
Lacy, sheer, g-string.

Babydolls
Short, sleeveless loose fitting nightgown or negligee.

Bodysuits
Leotard-like garment that often has snaps at the crotch which undo.

Bustiers
A bustier pushes up the bust and gently shapes the waist, using panels or occasionally synthetic boning for support.

Camisoles
Sleeveless and tight fitting, sometimes cropped to show the midriff, or else covering the entire top.

Chemise
Loose-fitting, sleeveless, shirt-like undergarment (similar to babydoll).

Corsets or Shapewear
A garment designed to meld to the wearer’s torso, producing a more fashionable figure.

Matching Sets
Bra and brief sets that match.

Nightwear
Including seductive nightdresses (very brief to full length), silky pyjamas (skimpy or long leg styles).

Robes & Gowns
Cosy warm or soft and silky dressing gowns, worn over nightwear such as pyjamas or nightdresses.

Slips (petticoats)
Slips can be full (from the shoulders) or half slips (from the waist) and of various lengths, from very short to full length.

Suspenders & Hosiery
Stockings and undergarments designed to hold stockings up.

Teddies
Similar to a bodysuit, but looser, and is taken off by slipping off from the shoulders.

Torsolettes
A short, strapless corset with half-cups for the bust and long garters.

There are also specialised varieties of lingerie, for example:

Specialist Bras
Training Bras – special small cup bras for developing teens.
Maternity Bras or Nursing Bras – bras with flaps that open, wider straps and extra cup room for pregnant and nursing mothers.
Mastectomy Bras – designed for women who have lost one or both breasts. They can hold a prosthesis in place to give a natural look.

Bridal Lingerie, Wedding Lingerie, Honeymoon Lingerie
There is a large amount of bridal lingerie, from more demure to exotic and skimpy, made to suit any type of bride-to-be.

Full Figure Lingerie, Plus Size Lingerie
Lingerie manufacturers have realised that women with a fuller, curvier figure love to buy and wear sexy lingerie, so many of the different kinds of lingerie are available in plus sizes.

Swimwear
Many lingerie shops also sell swimwear – from full one piece to bikinis and everything in between. Many shops also sell beach wraps, sarongs and beach dresses.

Lingerie Parties
An increasingly popular and fun idea is to hold a lingerie party. Various companies run parties where a representative comes into a home and allows a group to try a whole range of lingerie. Party goers can then buy whatever takes their fancy. The party host is usually rewarded with a commission on sales, discounted prices or free gift.

Lingerie can often be bought at discount prices from online suppliers and the internet provides an discreet way of looking for lingerie in the comfort of your own home.

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