brassieres
Underwire garments often
Brassieres is the plural of brassiere, an undergarment worn to support and shape the breasts.
The word sounds formal or old-fashioned compared to the clipped form bra, which has largely replaced it in everyday speech: The department store's brassieres section.
Brassiere persists mainly in formal writing, product labeling, and period contexts.
Small drinking containers
- strapsNarrow securing bands
- claspSecuring device that clicks
- bandGroup playing music together
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
gore · boning · closure · adjustable · sizing · seamless · molded · lined
Women's fine intimate apparel
- designerOne who plans appearances
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
luxury · couture · ready-to-wear · collection · silhouette · corsetry · bodysuit · camisole
Yielding to touch
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- breathablePermits air passage
- snugComfortably close-fitting
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
stretchable · seamless · gentle · ergonomic · second-skin · tagless · smooth · flexible
Open-weave ornamental fabric
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
mesh · cotton · microfiber · velvet · lycra · polyester · jacquard · tulle
Mechanism for vertical transport
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- shapingGiving something its form
- minimizingReducing to smallest extent
encapsulation · compression · separation · posture · full-figured · plus-size · petite · mastectomy
Woman's private chamber
- romanceLove and its excitement
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
- intimacyEmotional closeness between people
provocative · sultry · flirtation · elegance · glamour · sheer · revealing · peek-a-boo
cups
Small drinking containers
padding · gore · boning · closure · adjustable · sizing · seamless · molded · lined · convertible
lingerie
Women's fine intimate apparel
- designerOne who plans appearances
- boutiqueSmall specialized retail shop
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
ensemble · luxury · couture · ready-to-wear · collection · silhouette · corsetry · bodysuit · camisole · teddy
soft
Yielding to touch
- cushionedMade softer or gentler
- breathablePermits air passage
- snugComfortably close-fitting
lightweight · stretchable · seamless · gentle · ergonomic · second-skin · tagless · smooth · flexible · supportive
lace
Open-weave ornamental fabric
spandex · mesh · cotton · microfiber · velvet · lycra · polyester · jacquard · tulle · charmeuse
lift
Mechanism for vertical transport
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- shapingGiving something its form
minimizing · encapsulation · compression · separation · posture · full-figured · plus-size · petite · mastectomy · nursing
boudoir
Woman's private chamber
- romanceLove and its excitement
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- seductionEnticing someone romantically
intimacy · provocative · sultry · flirtation · elegance · glamour · sheer · revealing · peek-a-boo · risqué
brassieresundershirts
Garments worn under outer layers
tank tops · camisoles · vests · wife beaters · compression shirts
brassieresjockstraps
Male athletic undergarments
athletic supporters · undershirts · boxers · boxer shorts · briefs