Lost in translation

We know that sometimes some of you lie awake at night and ponder 'Just what exactly is the difference between hipster knickers and a pair of hot pants?' Or for our non-UK customers, 'Why do these Brits keep getting so excited about a pair of pants' But worry no longer – we’ve provided you with an A-Z of Myla lingerie to answer all your deepest underwear conundrums.

Baby Doll

A shorter chemise that ends just below the hip

Bustier

A short, boned bodice, often with a bra sewn in

Cami or Camisole

A vest top with straps

Chemise

A short slip that falls between the hips and knees – our chemises fit snugly at the waist

French Knickers

Loose shorts with slits at the sides

G String

A skimpy pant with a string at the back

Garter

A circle of lace and elastic to hold the top of a stocking in place, especially popular with brides.

Half Cup Bra

An underwire bra with a low cup, usually just covering the nipple

Hipster

Low riding knickers

Hot pants

Fitted shorts, often cut low to give a hipster shape

Kimono

Ours are short robes that usually end mid hip with large ties around the waist

Knickers

Pants with plenty of coverage at the front and back

Long Chemise

A slip that falls below the knee

Nipple Tassel

A small decorative covering for the nipple – ours are lined with leather for comfort, and held to the skin with reveal'n'hold tape

Open Knickers

Sexy knickers made of two overlapping pieces of fabric

Padded Plunge

A padded underwire bra which gives great cleavage and uplift

Peek-A-Boo Bra

A triangle bra where the cups are made of two overlapping pieces of fabric and opens in the middle to reveal a cheeky nipple

Quarter Cup Bra

An underwire bra with a very low cup, usually coming up to just below the nipple

Reversible Bra

A very versatile two-tone bra that can be worn any which way and also comes with multi-way straps

Shorts

Snug pants that cover the hips and have a straight edge

Strapless Bra

Bras designed to be worn under strapless tops and dresses – ours come with removable, transparent straps

Suspender Belt

A belt with suspender clips attached to hold up your stockings

Suspender Slip

A short skirt with suspender clips attached

Thong

A skimpy pant with a narrow piece of fabric at the back

Tie Side

Knickers or thong that tie at the sides

Triangle Bra

A simple, wireless bra, most flattering on smaller cup sizes

Underwire Bra

A bra with a wire sewn into the bottom of the cup that helps to shape the bust and are especially good for large cup sizes