Cousins of the Bodystocking

It's amazing how many different types of garment are entered into search engines when people are looking for bodystockings. This article, termed 'cousins of the bodystocking' attempts to describe the differences between them.

One of the most frequently entered keywords is catsuit, usually preceded by another keyword describing the fabric (pvc, latex) or the color (green, orange). A catsuit is a one piece garment with long sleeves and leggings that is usually made out of a material such as spandex, pvc, leather or rubber/latex. It is therefore very similar to a full, plain bodystocking except for the material, which results in it being worn as an outergarment. People usually associate the catsuit with super heroines, and they are frequently seen in movies and tv series worn by characters such as Catwoman.

The keyword unitard is also frequently entered. A unitard is sometimes mistakengly interchanged with bodystocking. The difference is that a body stocking is worn as an undergarment, and is therefore made of a thinner material (usually sheer or fishnet), whereas a unitard is an outergarment, plainer in appearance. A unitard is like a catsuit in construction, but whereas a catsuit is associated with fashion and the movies, a unitard is mainly associated with sports, such as gymnastics. Another difference, is that a unitard would be the term to describe the all in one outfit worn by male performers in the music business. Freddie Mercury, from the band Queen, was a frequent wearer of a unitard.

Another 'full' garment that gets entered as a keyword, is a zentai. A zentai is a catsuit with the addition of feet, gloves and a hood which totally encloses the wearer. The term is Japanese for 'full body', and it is usually made using a nylon/spandex blend. The zentai was originally developed for modern dance, but is now frequently used to diminish the presence of an actor in a scene. Puppeteers may wear them so that people can focus on the puppets they are handling. Needles to say, these 'full' garments are also often associated with fetishism.

That just leaves us with the 'legless' garments. A leotard is a unitard without the legs. A leotard is usually associated with acrobats (it was named after a famous French acrobat), dancers, thespians, and gymnasts. It is worn as an outer garment. A bodysuit (or body) is to a leotard what a bodystocking is to a unitard or catsuit, in that it is usually worn as an undergarment. Bodysuits (or bodies) are made up of the same materials as bodystockings, and in addition, they may or may not have snaps at the crotch. They are also called teddies.

Lingerie Teddies Common Styles

In sexy lingerie terms, a teddy, teddie or teddiette is a woman's one-piece undergarment typically combining a chemise or camisole and underpants, sometimes having a snap crotch. It is a bodysuit-like lingerie fashion, but when shopping for sexy teddies, did you know there are a number of styles to choose from? Some of the most common styles include traditional teddies, full-back teddies, bareback teddies, sleep teddies and thong back teddies.

Traditional teddies are designed to show off your figure, with visual appeal in mind. You can find these with soft cups or with underwire and also with or without detachable garters. As all types of teddies, they come in a variety of styles and colors but are usually made of sheer or partially sheer material.

Full-back teddies cover the back, while bareback teddies have an open back. Bareback teddies usually provide bust support so you do not have to wear a bra, thereby giving the bareback appearance. As the name implies, thong back teddies have will have a thin strip of material along the center of the rear, such as a thong. Sleep teddies are designed as sleepwear and tend to be more loose-fitting.

A number of other styles of sexy teddies are available such as opaque teddies, fishnet teddies, halter style teddies and long sleeve teddies. You will find them with or without cup support and in a vast variety of styles and colors. So, when shopping for sexy lingerie, don't limit yourself to a single type of teddy style. Give your collection variety by adding some of the many styles of teddies you will find available. Happy lingerie shopping!

Tips For Buying Sexy Lingerie

There comes a time in a woman's life when she wants to get some sexy underwear. Not just any old underwear, but real lingerie. This could be bridal lingerie or wedding lingerie for the special wedding night, but it can also just include any fun sexy, flirty lingerie that will spice up a relationship and make her feel like the ultimate goddess.

You can get all different types of sexy lingerie including plus size lingerie and kinky lingerie like PVC lingerie. These are all made for the man's enjoyment as much as for the woman who wears it. They can come in all types of styles and designs and accessories. You can get baby doll styles, ones with ribbons and bows, ones with fur, sexy g-strings or lacy hot pants, some with beads and some of the sexy wedding lingerie comes with a cute little tiara and veil.

Whatever kind of sexy lingerie or sexy underwear you want to get, you will find tons of them online. You can order securely but make sure you try any lingerie you have over the top of others because obviously there are no returns allowed for worn underwear. With the various stores you will find that some are more geared for weddings and bridal lingerie while some are more for kinky lingerie. You should decide on what type you are looking for based on your needs and then look only at those stores.

When you are choosing which lingerie is best for you and your man, be sure that you include him in your decision. At least with shopping online you can be in the privacy of your own home and get his input when you are buying it. If there are a few that you like, keep the pages aside or save them to your favorites. Look at the top choices again and then narrow it down by asking yourself some questions.

You will need to be comfortable and of course you want to look sexy, so choose as if it where any kind of clothing. Choose the one that flatters the part of your body you like the most and choose ones that will hide, to a certain extent, the worst parts. Make your decision based on the fit and cut, not on the colour. There are usually lots of colours to choose from, so don't just think about the one that the model is wearing when you choose.

After you have made your decision and found the cheapest place for your sexy lingerie purchase you can just sit back and wait for your special parcel to arrive. Then you can start enjoying your purchase. When you get lingerie, make sure that you can wear it over and over again, because this is an item that you don't have tons of and you will also want to make sure that you always look good in it. Go for something classic and stylish as opposed to something that could be uncomfortable, but don't forget to try a little adventurous lingerie every now and then.