underclothes
Worn beneath outerwear
Underclothes are garments worn beneath outer clothing, directly against the skin—underwear, undershirts, bras, slips.
The term is slightly old-fashioned compared to underwear or undergarments: She packed enough underclothes for a week.
The singular undercloth exists but is rarely used.
Snug lower undergarments
- boxersUnderwear or prizefighters
- pantiesWomen's undergarment
- brassiereChest support undergarment
- camisoleStrappy sleeveless undergarment
slip · petticoat · bodysuit · singlet · chemise · bloomers · thong · girdle
Women's fine intimate apparel
- negligeeSheer woman's dressing gown
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
- sensualityPursuit of physical pleasure
romance · seduction · allure · delicate · sheer · lacy · risqué · honeymoon
Extent of inclusion
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- privacyFreedom from observation
- concealmentAct of hiding something
- liningInterior fabric layer
seamless · invisible · slip · smoothing · shapewear · foundation
Plant fiber for textiles
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- nylonSynthetic textile polymer
spandex · modal · bamboo · mesh · microfiber · lycra · polyester · velvet
Airflow through material
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- stretchPull to extend
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
- cottonPlant fiber for textiles
seamless · tagless · lightweight · snug · gentle · loose-fitting · supportive · second-skin
Thermal transfer prevention
- warmthHeat you feel
- longjohnsThermal undergarment covering legs
- thermalsWarm air columns
- fleece-linedHaving soft insulation within
wool · midweight · heavyweight · cold-weather · skiing · layering · winter · heated
briefs
Snug lower undergarments
camisole · slip · petticoat · bodysuit · singlet · chemise · bloomers · thong · girdle · corset
lingerie
Women's fine intimate apparel
- negligeeSheer woman's dressing gown
- boudoirWoman's private chamber
- trousseauBride's gathered possessions
sensuality · romance · seduction · allure · delicate · sheer · lacy · risqué · honeymoon · Valentine's
coverage
Extent of inclusion
- discretionCareful judgment in speech
- privacyFreedom from observation
- concealmentAct of hiding something
lining · seamless · invisible · slip · smoothing · shapewear · foundation
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
nylon · spandex · modal · bamboo · mesh · microfiber · lycra · polyester · velvet · cashmere
breathability
Airflow through material
- softnessYielding to gentle pressure
- stretchPull to extend
- moisture-wickingDraws liquid from skin
cotton · seamless · tagless · lightweight · snug · gentle · loose-fitting · supportive · second-skin · flexible
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
fleece-lined · wool · midweight · heavyweight · cold-weather · skiing · layering · winter · heated
underclothesouterwear
Protective top garments
outer garments · overclothes · overwear · outergarments · topcoat