hips. Corset, a bodice worn to mould and shape the torso. This effect is typically achieved through boning, either of bone or steel. Corselet, or merry widow, combined brassiere and girdle. The corselet is considered to be a type of foundation garment, and the modern corselet is most commonly known as a shaping slip. G-string, or thong, a type of panty, characterised by a narrow piece of cloth that passes between the buttocks and is attached to a band around the hips. A G-string or thong may be worn as a bikini bottom or as underwear. Garter/Garter belt/Suspender belt, used to keep stockings up. Girdle, a type of foundation garment. Historically, the girdle extended from the waist to the upper thigh, though modern styles more closely resemble a tight pair of athletic shorts. Hosiery, close-fitting, elastic garments that cover the feet and legs. Negligee, a dressing gown. It is usually floor length, though it can be knee length as well. Nightgown, or nightie, a loosely hanging item of nightwear, may vary from hip-length (babydoll) to floor-length (peignoir). Nightshirt, a shirt meant to be worn while sleeping. It is usually longer and looser than the average T-shirt, and it is typically made of softer material. Panties or knickers, a generic term for underwear covering the genitals and sometimes buttocks that come in all shapes, fabrics and colours, offering varying degrees of coverage. Petticoat, an underskirt. Petticoats were prominent throughout the 16th to 20th centuries. Today, petticoats are typically worn to add fullness to skirts in the Gothic and Lolita subcultures. Pettipants, a type of bloomer featuring ruffles, resembling petticoats. Pettipants are most commonly worn by square dancers and people participating in historical reenactment. Tanga, a type of panty featuring full back and front coverage, but string-like sides that are typically thicker than those found on a string bikini. Tap pants, a type of short typically made of lace, silk or satin. Teddy, an undergarment that resembles the shape of a one-piece bathing suit because it is typically sleeveless, and sometimes even strapless. Undergarment, a garment which one wears underneath clothes. Also known as "underwear." See also Ring, slide and hook References Bibliography Carter, Alison J. (1992). Underwear: the fashion history. Batsford. Cox, Caroline (2000). Lingerie: a lexicon of style. Scriptum Editions. External links Undergarments Women's clothing