French knickers

Flared leg underwear

French knickers are a style of women's underwear with wide, loose-fitting legs that extend partway down the thigh, typically made from silk, satin, or lace.

The cut is more generous than briefs but shorter than tap pants.

The term is primarily British; Americans might call similar garments tap pants or loose-leg panties: She prefers French knickers to fitted underwear.

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lingerie set · petticoat · camisoles · loose-fitting · pantyhose · silk · satin · 1920s · Art Deco era · underskirt · lace · crinoline · lace trim · slip dresses · leggings · France · peignoirs · bikini panties

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French, Frenchman, Frenchmen, Frenchwoman, Frenchwomen, knicker, knickers, knickerbockers

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