undergarments

Beneath your outfit

Undergarments are clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.

The term covers underwear, undershirts, bras, slips, and similar items.

It sounds slightly formal or old-fashioned compared to underwear: The store's undergarments department is on the second floor.

She packed several changes of undergarments for the trip.

garments

briefs

Snug lower undergarments

camisoles · thongs · lingerie · undershirts · slips · bodysuits · jockstraps · bloomers · tights · stockings

shapewear

corset

Boned waist-shaping undergarment

cincher · compression · bodice · longline · boning · hoopskirt · crinoline · stays · support · contour

modesty

concealment

Act of hiding something

hidden · personal · intimate · private · propriety · decency · reserve · unseen

comfort

breathability

Airflow through material

moisture-wicking · lightweight · snugness · absorbency · tagless · gentle · supportive · flexibility · thermoregulation · cushioning

Categories
Opposites
clothing layer position

undergarmentsouterwear

Protective top garments

outer garments · overwear · overclothes · topcoat · overcoat

visibility/concealment

undergarmentsstreet clothes

Ordinary daily attire

evening wear · outerwear · formal wear · formalwear · accessories

garment layer position

undergarmentsouterwear

Protective top garments

outer garments · overwear · top layer · coats · jackets

Phrases
Family

undergarment

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG