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Lingerie Definitions

What's the difference between a thong and a G-string?

Here's my guide!

The numbers relate the the montage of pictures below.

  1. Basques
    These go between the bust and the hips and are designed to enhance curves. They are similar to corsets.
     
  2. Briefs
    A brief is like a pair of male Y-fronts. They cover the bum and the front.
     
  3. French Knickers
    These are shorter than Shorts and cover about half of the bum. The lower half is similar to a thong.
     
  4. G-String
    Similar to a thong only there is less material around the bum.
     
  5. Shorts
    A smaller, female version of the boxer shorts. The shorts usually cover most of the bum.
     
  6. Stockings
    These are tights that go up to the thigh. They are sometimes held up by a suspender belt.
     
  7. Suspender Belt
    This is worn over the knickers and has clips to hold up stockings or suspenders.
     
  8. Thongs
    These consist of a small area of fabric covering the genitals and then a thin strap that goes between the bum cheeks. These are used to hide a visible panty line when the woman wears tight trousers.

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Many thanks to the La Senza website which helped with my explanations and where I 'borrowed' the pictures from. View the La Senza catalogue.