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Intimate Lingerie for Women: A Guide

Women’s lingerie comes in a dizzying array of styles, including women’s thongs, bikini briefs, g-strings and negligees. Silk lingerie is a luxurious and attractive option, particularly if you are purchasing something special to wear underneath an outfit selected for a special occasion. Sheer fabrics such as silk and satin are the ideal choice when you want something that is both flattering and luxurious.

Here is a quick guide to the choices of intimate lingerie, along with some suggestions on different fabrics that you may want to consider:

G-string

The g-string is a type of underwear that is cut away at the bottom. This prevents the line of the knickers from showing if you are wearing tight fitted jeans, pants or skirts. There is usually a smaller strip of fabric at the centre of the back of the pant and a more regular shape at the front.

Women’s thong

Women’s thongs are similar to g-strings, but the front is often smaller and the back is finished with thin strappy fabric, hence the name thong. Women’s thongs are an alternative to a g-string for wearing under tight fitted clothing and are often lower cut than g-strings. Sheer fabrics, and silk or satin are a popular choice for a g-string or thong.

French knickers

These simple flounced knickers are most often made with silk or satin and have a similar cut to a boy leg pant. What makes french knickers distinct is the slightly ruffled, loose finish around the top of the thigh. This option is best under floaty dresses or skirts, as the shape of the underwear will not detract from the line of the clothing.

Bikini briefs

Briefs are one of the most comfortable, easy to wear items of women’s lingerie. Make sure you pick something that fits and you really can’t go wrong. For a bit of added glamour, sheer bikini briefs are a feminine choice, or you may want to select a silk or satin brief to wear for some everyday glamour.

Ladies Slips

Wearing a silk or satin slip under a favourite dress can give you an instant feeling of glamour. Alternatively, you may want to wear a slip as a negligee. This garment is ideal if you have a dress that tends to be see-through, or as nightgown in a choice of either silk or satin.

When selecting women’s underwear, the key is to find well made and well fitting items. The right fit is especially important if you want to feel comfortable when wearing a g-string or thong. An important point to consider when selecting lingerie is what you intend to wear on top. By giving this some forethought, you’ll be confident that your g-string, thong or bikini briefs are well matched to the outfit you’ll be wearing.

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