NounSingular lingerie Plural uncountable lingerie (uncountable)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Lingerie is a term for fashionable and notionally alluring undergarments. It derives from the French word linge, "washables" — as in faire le linge, "do the laundry" — and ultimately from lin for washable linen, the fabric from which European undergarments were made before the general introduction of cotton from Egypt and then from India. The term in the French language applies to all undergarments for either gender. In English it is applied specifically to those undergarments designed to be visually appealing or erotic, typically incorporating materials such as Lycra, nylon (nylon tricot), polyester, satin, lace, sheer and/or silk and not applied to functional cotton undergarments. It is commonly pronounced in English with a faux French pronunciation (such as LONJ-er-ee in British pronunciation or lonj-er-AY in American pronunciation). True French pronunciation is lan-ZHREE ((/læⁿˈʒri/). The concept of lingerie being visually appealing was a development of the later nineteenth century. Lady Duff Gordon of Lucile, was one of the first pioneers on lingerie freeing women from restrictive corsets. Up through the first half of the 20th century women selected underwear for three major purposes: to alter their shape (first with corsets and later with girdles or bras), for reasons of hygiene, or for modesty. Women's underwear before the invention of the crinoline was often very large and bulky. As the 20th century progressed underwear became smaller and more form fitting. In the 1960s 'controversial' lingerie manufacturers such as Frederick's of Hollywood begin to glamorize lingerie and the idea of lingerie having a sexual appeal slowly developed. The lingerie industry has expanded in the 21st century with designs that double as outerwear. The French refer to this as 'dessous-dessus' which basically means innerwear as outerwear. The boutique Faire Frou Frou, which is an antiquated phrase meaning "show it off", heralds this philosophy by categorizing lingerie as an accessory with details such as straps and lace trim that should be layered and shown as part of one's outerwear. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are popular lingerie shops where you live? Q. I know victorias secret is, but besides that! I want to order some cute lingerie but victorias secret is just so expensive! Do you know? Asked by Dear prudence, - Wed Jun 11 19:20:07 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. well i love to go to kohls and my fave type of bra there is Lily's of france! Answered by ~Em~ - Wed Jun 11 19:27:18 2008 How do you wash delicate lingerie from Victoria's Secret without snagging the fabric? Q. Since moving from my parents house, it seems that when I do laundry my negligee's and lace bra's/panties seem to get snagged and pulled. I don't want to have to constantly spend $50.00 or so on a new bra or lingerie set. What are some way's to keep your delicates clean and in great shape? also what laundry detergent would be best? Asked by Sp!cySAMeezy {BackUp} - Sat Feb 14 21:14:57 2009 - - 10 Answers - 1 Comments A. You need to purchase a bra buddy; it's a plastic ball that you put your bras in , it works fantastic and keeps my bras in good shape. You also need to purchase several mesh bags in different sizes according to the size of the article you want to wash. Always make sure all buttons are buttoned,zippers zipped,snaps snapped,ect. before putting articles in mesh bags. Do not overload mesh bags, articles need space to get clean.Warm water,cool rinse and gentle cycle only. You can use woolite,oxi-wash,dreft or ivory snow. Answered by Angelmaiden - Sat Feb 14 21:29:04 2009 How to get in touch with lingerie factories?
Q. I designe lingerie and want to start my own littile lingerie company. I want to sell it to high-end lingerie store, so it's not supposed to be massproduced. Who should I contact and how? Can I just send them my drawings and test modell, or do they need a pattern? I don't have a website yet. There are two stores to want to sell my lingerie. I want to get contact with a factory that can sew it for me. Asked by Cupcake_satan - Wed Feb 20 12:31:59 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments A. Do you have a website? Talk with the store owners. Answered by BeingMe - Wed Feb 20 12:54:16 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "lingerie" See also:
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