Lingerie is a term for clothing in a fashionable and alluring. Derived from the French word "Linge" which means "washable" and "lin" which means "linen", the material used for clothing in the time before known cotton. In the French language, which referred all lingerie is lingerie for all gender. But in English, specifically intended for lingerie lingerie designed displays of erotic figures. Usually made from Lycra, Nylon, Satin, Lace, Sheer, or Silk. So it's not just regular underwear. Pronunciation in English is LONJ or-ee-er-er-AY lonj. While in French is spoken lan-zhree.[AAYi Fashion]
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The concept of lingerie as clothing in a lure is an outgrowth of the 19th century. Lady Duff-Gordon of Lucile, was one of the first pioneers of the use of lingerie that freed women from corsets tight. Until the first half of the 20th century women choosing clothes in for three main purposes:[AAYi Fashion]
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1. to change their body shape (first with corsets and later with girdles or bras),[AAYi Fashion]
2. for hygiene reasons,[AAYi Fashion]
3. for reasons of modesty.[AAYi Fashion]

At that time in women's clothes are usually bulky and not fit the body. Along with the development, the model becomes smaller and more fitted in the body. Around the year 1960, an apparel manufacturer in the controversial, Frederick's of Hollywood begin to introduce lingerie with glamorous models, and finally the concept of lingerie to display the growing sensuality.

Lingerie industry is growing in the 21st century design with a double, so that it can also be used for outer garments. The French call it the "dessous-dessus' which basically means" underwear to outerwear. " Faire Frou Frou a boutique, which means "Showcase" categorizing lingerie as an accessory with lace straps that can be paired as outerwear.