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The cups on a bra have one seam to create two cup parts. This seaming creates shape, comfort and added support to the bra cups.
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The bra cups each have two seams to create 3 parts on each bra cup. This construction is usually found on full-figure bras because it provides comfort and greater support to the breasts.
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The bra cups each have two seams to create 3 parts on each bra cup. This construction is usually found on full-figure bras because it gives comfort and greater support to the breasts.
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Adhesive Bra
A bra with medical grade adhesive on the inside to stick to your body. These bras give some breast enhancement and are a backless alternative. View HerRoom's selection of Adhesive Bras.
Applique
Embellishment on a garment where decoration is made by cutting pieces of one fabric and applying them to the surface of another.
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Babydoll
A babydoll is a woman's short nightgown sometimes with lace, ruffles, bows and ribbons, optionally with spaghetti straps. Sometimes they are made of sheer cloth like chiffon. It is said the name comes from the 1956 movie "Baby Doll" starring Carroll Baker in the title role. View HerRoom's selection of Babydoll's.
Back Closure
This term is used when describing how a bra closes. Traditionally, a back closure bra has two rows of hook and eye closures and three adjustments. Full figure and strapless bras usually have three rows of hook and eye closures as well as three adjustments.
Back Fat
A term giving to the look of flesh bulging out around the band and straps when wearing a bra. This symptom can be caused by your bra's band size being too small, but it is also an unfortunate reality for women with soft tissue on their back. This lumpiness can sometimes be eliminated with the right size and style of bra. For example, several manufacturers claim a leotard back styled bra reduces back fat. A wider bra back along with wide straps can also help reduce the severity of the lumpiness. Shapewear camisoles worn over a bra are also a solution.
Back Wings
The fabric strips that start at the outer edge of the bra cups, go under the arms and then attach in the back.
Backless
A bra designed with a low cut adjustable back band. View HerRoom's selection of backless bras.
Balconet
This is another name for a demi cup bra. A balconette bra has more of a horizontal line going across the top of the bustline. Most of the time, the cups are seamed for an upward boost to give the breasts the look as if corseted. A balconette bra can also have push-up pads as well. The name balconet comes from men in the balcony of a theater looking down upon women. A balconet bra could not be seen from above.
Balconette
This is another name for a demi cup bra. A balconette bra has more of a horizontal line going across the top of the bustline. Most of the time, the cups are seamed for an upward boost to give the breasts the look as if corseted. A balconette bra can also have push-up pads as well. The name balconette comes from men in the balcony of a theater looking down upon women. A balconette bra could not be seen from above.
Full busted brands like Fantasie, Freya and Elomi use the name balconette to describe a different bra style. These brands define balconette as a bra with a sweetheart neckline and a lower center front. View HerRoom's selection of balconette bras.
Balcony
This style of bra has a sweetheart neckline with a lower center front. It shows more chest skin than a full coverage bra style.
Bamboo
Bamboo fabric is made from the pulp of the bamboo grass. It is light and strong, has excellent wicking properties, and is to some extent antibacterial. The use of bamboo fiber for clothing was a 20th century development, pioneered by several Chinese corporations.
Bamboo is highly water absorbent, able to take up three times its weight in water. In bamboo fabric, this translates to an excellent wicking ability that will pull moisture away from the skin so that it can evaporate.
Bamboo also has many antibacterial qualities which are retained through multiple washings. This helps to reduce bacteria that thrives on clothing and causes unpleasant odors. It can also kill odor causing bacteria that live on human skin, making the wearer and his or her clothing smell much less. In addition, bamboo fabric has insulating properties and will keep the wearer cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Bandeau Bra
A strapless knit, wide band worn around the bust line. This type of bra is best for the young and self-supporting.View HerRoom's selection of bandeau bras.
Bar Tack
Sewing reinforcement at the end of a slit with short stitching rows perpendicular to the seam.
Basque
A long-line cupped bra extending to the hips with garter hooks attached along the lower edge. A Merry Widow is a form of basque. Basques are frequently incorrectly called a bustier or corset.
Bed Jacket
A short waisted jacket meant to be worn in bed to keep one's shoulders warm and for modesty if receiving visitors while sitting in bed.
Bikini
A panty style whose waistband rests below the navel, and on the hips. Usually has a high-cut leg line. The sides can be anything from a string to a thicker side panel. Back coverage depends on the style of the bikini. Bikini panties are a super comfortable, medium coverage silhouette that won't show thru under heavier fabrics like denim or wool. Surprisingly, a bikini panty can be more flattering on a woman with a tummy. View HerRoom's selection of beautiful bikini panties.
Boarding
The process applied to hosiery to improve the final presentation. When the hosiery is still damp from dying it is pulled over a metal form and subject to pressure and heat. This sets the garment to its familiar leg and foot profile. (used only with non-stretch or polyamide products).
Body Briefer
A shapewear style that looks like a one-piece bathing suit. It has a snap crotch (also called gusset closure) and a control panel at the tummy for support. View HerRoom's selection of body briefers.
Boning
Boning can be made out of steel, metal spirals (mini springs) and various types of plastic. Boning is usually incorporated into a vertical seam line in order to give more support, structure and body contouring to a garment. The name comes from the fact that actual bones were originally used in undergarments to give support.
Boy Leg Brief
Reminiscent of hot pants, this style brief has legs that come to the top of the thigh. The waist sits low on the hips, and the back has full coverage. It is usually seamed in the center front and back for definition. Worn under hip-hugger style bottoms or short skirts to give a smooth line from waist to hip. View HerRoom's selection of boy leg briefs.
Boyshort
Resembling a short, this panty is sometimes also called a culotte, shorty or hot pant. Offering full coverage in a modern silhouette, boyshorts are a perfect everyday alternative and offer comfortable coverage under skirts. They are also popular teamed up with a camisole and worn around as loungewear. A boyshort has a lower leg cut and thus an inseam that is usually around 1/2" to 1" long. Many women claim this panty style eliminates panty lines under tight-fitting clothing. View HerRoom's selection of boyshorts.
Bralet
A bralet is an unlined, soft cup bra. It resembles a very short crop top. Bralets are primarily used as a teen bra or sleep/lounge bra because they do not offer a significant amount of support. View HerRoom's selection of bralets.
Bralette
A bralette is an unlined, soft cup bra. It resembles a very short crop top. Bralettes are primarily used as a teen bra or sleep/lounge bra because they do not offer a significant amount of support. View HerRoom's selection of bralettes.
Brazilian Panty
A Brazilian panty covers more in back than a thong but less than a full panty. A Brazilian panty has a full crotch, but the back is cut back to follow the apex of your cheeks in a V-shape.
Breathability
The term breathability is associated with fabric and its ability to allow airflow. Generally, if a fabric has breathability, the garment will not hold in moisture. A simple test to see if a fabric has breathability is to hold it up to your mouth and see if air can pass through it. If it can, the fabric has breathability.
Brief
A panty whose waistband rests at or just below the navel, provides full back and side coverage. A variation to a brief is a hi-cut brief which has a hi-cut leg. View HerRoom's selection of briefs.
Bullet-Proof
HerRoom uses the term "bullet-proof" to describe a bra that has enough padding in the cups to prevent the nipples from showing through.
Bump Pad
A pad that is built into the bottom of the cup to push the breast up and out to create more cleavage.
Busk
A thin strip of wood, whalebone or steel used for stiffening corsets.
Bustier
A bosom-to-hip corset-style garment, usually trimmed in lavish lace. Additional features may include detachable garters, flexible boning, optional shoulder straps, and a lace-up closing. This garment is usually worn by a woman for the visual enjoyment of the man in her life. The bustier has also become the garment to be worn with formal clothes. Bustiers are sometimes incorrectly called corsets. View HerRoom's selection of sexy bustiers.
Butterfly Slide Closure
A butterfly slide closure has two pieces that slide together and snap into place, to close a swimsuit or bra.

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