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 |