Women’s lingerie is a vast and ever-expanding range of the fashion industry. Lingerie refers to the various types of underwear that women wear. It consists of more than bras and panties, including bodices, corsets, chemises, camis, and many more evolving pieces. Each type of lingerie comes in several styles and ranges of coverage.
Women own several styles of underwear and pair them with dresses based on the occasion. Panties alone have different styles, and the primary purchase factor seems to be invisibility. For example, women mostly pair lace underwear with thicker fabric that masks the lace’s seams and patterns. The shape of the panties also plays a vital role in being invisible, along with the fabric.
PAIRING LINGERIE: FOR A SEAMLESS OUTFIT
Basic underwear styles usually have thicker seams and show through fabrics like cotton or satin. For such outfits, women can pair seamless satin panties or other lighter material. Similarly, other such pairings ensure invisibility.
Pairing Fabrics
Underwear is also a layer of clothing that covers the skin and thus must be as comfortable as possible. The most comfortable underwear fabrics are,
Cotton and Satin Blend
This blend offers the smooth and supple feel of satin with the natural breathability of the cotton. The fabric is light and thin and barely shows up under dresses. People can pair these with dresses, shorts and skirts effortlessly.
Lace Underwear
Lace is probably the most popular lingerie fabric with an ardent customer base. Lace perfectly enhances the curves by flatteringly falling on them. The patterns on the fabric also flatter the skin tone and are usually why many women own at least a pair of lace underwear. But they cannot pair with sheer material like satin, as their pattern will be visible through the fabric.
Organza
Organza is another sheer material with near invisibility. The fabric feels soft against the skin and offers maximum comfort. The material is also breathable and translucent, keeping the region cool. They can pair well with most fabrics, as long they haven’t stretched across, as the fabric tends to fold.
Pairing With Styles
Underwear styles usually differ in coverage and or structure. For example, a thong and a g-string have a similar style, but one uses strings to tie the underwear, the other acts as a waistband. They offer the same amount of coverage but differ from a bikini brief’s coverage, though all three have the same structure.
Boy Shorts
This underwear is perfect for short outfits, and several women wear them during sports matches. They can also act as an extra protective layer over regular panties. They are easily visible and best paired with short skirts and dresses.
Briefs
Women’s briefs come in four popular styles- a bikini, french-cut, high-rise, and Brazilian cut. Bikini briefs look similar to bikini bottoms but may have additional trims. French-cut briefs have a narrow front and broad backs offering full coverage. High-waist panties also look like bikini briefs, but the waistband is higher. Brazilian-cut briefs are like a blend of a thong and regular briefs. They have minimal fabric on the sides, offering coverage only in the front and back. Depending on the seam thickness and the outfit fabric, the invisibility will vary.
Seamless
This underwear is the go-to option when wearing sheer and light fabric with minimal print. Seamless underwear is invisible under all materials and comes in a range of coverage options. They stick on like a second layer to the skin and offer just as much comfort as natural fabrics.
Lingerie, ranging from lace underwear to meshed playsuits, all fit a unique purpose. Pairing them with the right clothes helps ensure comfort and style.