A brassiere (Brit. /’bɹæzɪə(ɹ)/; U.S. /bɹə’ziɹ/, commonly referred to as a bra, /bɹɑ/) is an article of clothing that covers, supports, and elevates the breasts.
As well as an undergarment, the bra is considered a foundation garment because of its role in shaping the wearer’s figure. It was originally developed in the late nineteenth and early [...]
A babydoll is a short, sleeveless, loose fitting nightgown or negligee intended as nightwear for women. It usually consists of formed cups with an attached loose fitting skirt falling in length between the hips and the belly button. The garment is often trimmed with lace, ruffles, appliques, marabou fur, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti [...]
The negligee (or négligée, literally meaning “careless” — French: négligé) is a form of womenswear intended for wear at night and in the bedroom. It is a form of nightgown; first introduced in France in the 18th Century, where it mimicked the heavy head-to-toe style of women’s day dresses of the time.
By the 1920s it [...]
A nightgown (also called a nightdress) is a loosely hanging item of nightwear nowadays mostly for women. Its length may vary from hip-length (babydoll) to floor-length (negligee) but is typically knee-length.
A nightgown is manufactured of e.g. cotton, silk, satin, or nylon. It may be decorated with lace appliques or embroidery at cups and hem. Optionally, [...]