BROADEN YOUR UNDERWEAR VOCABULARY I

It feels like its been forever since i last "chatted" with you all.......(as in).

If you live in Lagos, I'm sure you can relate ....the weather lately has been "gangsterly" hot..... my brain has been undergoing a heat wave experience resulting in a slow download of ideas to blog, but, all in all, God dey.....amen.....lol.

I had had this idea for a bit but kept pushing it.....but finally it's here.

I realized that I, just like a lot of people do not know what most underwear and lingerie products are called......so i decided to do a little dictionary/photo spread for our learning pleasure......this will be done in two (2) parts.

Part I today and II on the next post....

Enjoy....

Drawers

Drawers, are old school underwear that was worn in the 1800's. It is  so named because the underwear is drawn on.

Bloomers

Bloomers, these baggy underpants came into existence in the 20th century and were typically worn by Victorian women under long flowing skirts.

Mormon underwear

This underwear type are unique to adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement. Also known as a temple garment or the garment of holy priesthood. 

Corset

Corset: an undergarment worn to hold and train the torso into a desired shape either for medical or aesthetic purposes. 

Torsolette

Torsolette, also called a Basque bodice, of French origin, that resembles a corset but offers little or no figure (rib) molding compression.

Night shirt

Night shirt, garment intended for wear while sleeping. It is longer than most regular shirts reaching down to the thighs or below the knee.

Bed jacket

The Bed jacket is lightweight jacket worn to cover the chest, shoulders and arms while sitting up in bed.

Kimono

Kimono: a short fancy robe, usually made of satin, designed along the theme of the popular Japanese kimono.

Camisole

Camisole: This loose fitting undergarment is held by two thin shoulder straps and usually worn under transparent clothing.

Cheeky

Cheeky: Boy-cut style panties that expose most of the bum cheeks.

Romper

Romper: One piece undergarment, otherwise called "baby-grow", now seen to be worn as normal clothing.

Girdle

Girdle, literary translation means belt. Lightweight undergarment made partly or mostly of elastic used by women for support and to get a slimmer look.

Chemise

Chemise, loose fitting undergarment worn next to the skin to prevent clothing from sweat and body oil stains. It typically gives a uniform look.

Chemise

Pettipant

Pettipant, also called portmanteau (French, meaning petit), worn under skirts, dresses, walking shorts, for comfort or modesty.

Petticoat

Petticoat, also called underskirt, is a type of undergarment worn specifically under skirts or dresses.

Trimmed petticoat

A shorter version of the petticoat.

Negligee

Negligee (French, meaning neglected), is a form of see-through womens' clothing consisting of sheer usually worn to bed.

Hosiery

Hosiery: also called legwear, refers to garment worn directly on the feet and leg.

Babydoll

Babydoll, a type of negligee, loose fitting and see through garment meant to be worn to bed.

Henceforth no excuse for committing an underwear/lingerie "grammatical error".

See you all on the next post for Part 2 .......I love you all like kilode..lol.....mmwah.

As I sign out, always remember never to forget that you are beautiful just the way you are.

Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom, and with all thy getting, get understanding (Prov 4:7)