Camisole to Crotchless - Lingerie Glossary C

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Camisole to Crotchless - Lingerie Glossary C

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Camisole - A short top usually offering little support for the breasts.

Camouflage - A fabric pattern characterized by random patches of earth tones. While camouflage clothing is typically worn for concealment, wearing our camouflage items in public will hardly make you less noticeable!

Chantilly Lace - Delicate lace made from an open, six-sided mesh background with floral designs.

Charmeuse - An opaque (i.e., not see-through), shiny fabric.

Chemise - Short under dress or slip.

Chenille - Chenille fabric used in lingerie is an imitation of chenille yarn. The fabric has patterns of soft, protruding loops of fiber that look and feel similar to the chenille yarn used to make sweaters, throw pillows, blankets, and other such items.

Chiffon - A lightweight, sheer fabric.

Choker - A snug-fitting necklace.

Chopper Bar Lace - An open net lace background that has been embroidered with a slightly raised, shiny pattern.

Corsage - A floral fashion accessory

Corset - A snug-fitting garment designed to cinch the waist and lift the breasts. Lacing in the back allows the corset to be adjusted for comfort.

Costumes - A style of dress, including garments, accessories, and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period, or people.

Criss-cross Straps - Straps which cross in the back.

Crochet Knit - A large, open knit pattern that resembles crocheting.

Crop Top - A very short top extending to just below the breasts.

Crotchless - A convenient slit or opening in the fabric covering the crotch area.