brassiere
Lingerie support garment
A brassiere is an undergarment worn to support and shape a woman's breasts.
The word is formal and somewhat old-fashioned; the shortened form bra dominates everyday speech: She went to the department store to buy a new brassiere.
Narrow securing bands
- adjustableAble to be changed
- bandGroup playing music together
- cupsSmall drinking containers
- goreGraphic bloody violence
bridge · boning · padding · molded · seamless · convertible · racerback · halter
Unlined wireless brassiere
- push-upProne bodyweight arm exercise
- minimizerOne who reduces significance
- maximizerOne pursuing peak output
- plungeSudden steep descent
balconette · demi-cup · bandeau · longline · adhesive · backless · padded · unlined
Closely personal or private
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- camisoleStrappy sleeveless undergarment
- bustierStrapless fitted bodice
slip · bodysuit · negligee · chemise · teddy · ensemble · underwear · unmentionables
Open-weave ornamental fabric
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
spandex · mesh · microfiber · lycra · foam · stretch · breathable · moisture-wicking
To uphold or sustain
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
- shapingGiving something its form
- compressionForcing into smaller space
encapsulation · separation · coverage · comfort · posture · cleavage · silhouette · contour
straps
Narrow securing bands
- adjustableAble to be changed
- bandGroup playing music together
- cupsSmall drinking containers
gore · bridge · boning · padding · molded · seamless · convertible · racerback · halter · strapless
bralette
Unlined wireless brassiere
- push-upProne bodyweight arm exercise
- minimizerOne who reduces significance
- maximizerOne pursuing peak output
plunge · balconette · demi-cup · bandeau · longline · adhesive · backless · padded · unlined · contour
intimate
Closely personal or private
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- camisoleStrappy sleeveless undergarment
bustier · slip · bodysuit · negligee · chemise · teddy · ensemble · underwear · unmentionables
lace
Open-weave ornamental fabric
nylon · spandex · mesh · microfiber · lycra · foam · stretch · breathable · moisture-wicking · sheer
support
To uphold or sustain
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- liftMechanism for vertical transport
- shapingGiving something its form
compression · encapsulation · separation · coverage · comfort · posture · cleavage · silhouette · contour · smoothing
- undergarmentsbriefs, slip, petticoat, garter belt, girdle
- underwearunderwear, briefs, boxers, underpants, panties
- French fashion termshaute couture, pret-a-porter, chic, couture, avant-garde
- vintage fashionvintage style, vintage clothing, bustle, classic style, vintage gowns
- French FashionChanel, Dior, beret, haute couture, Parisian chic