lingerie favorites

Ever wonder about the things we come into contact with every day? Well, here are twenty points of interest you need to know about womens' lingerie and undergarments.

1. The term lingerie is derived from the French word linge which means "washable" or "do the laundry."

2. In American culture, sets of lingerie are generally made of satin, silk, Lycra and lace. Undergarments made of cotton are typically not under the lingerie category.

3. There are three major goals in buying lingerie. One is for hygienic purposes. Number two is to give the body a more pleasing shape. And number three is to excite and entice your partner in bed.

4. Lingerie and undergarments nowadays are often used as outerwear especially when clubbing and during dress-up parties.

5. Victoria's Secret is the worlds largest and undeniably the most recognized lingerie manufacturer.

6. Triumph International comes in second place. This lingerie manufacturer focuses its sales in the European market.

7. The bustier undergarment is usually worn under long gowns and dresses to give the woman an hourglass figure.

8. Babydoll lingerie is one of the favorites of both men and women. The sweet yet sexy effect of this lingerie can boost the sexual tension of partners to great heights.

9. Babydoll lingerie usually comes with matching undies. The most common design of babydoll lingerie is the sheer lace ruffled babydoll.

10. Rhinestone bras are the hippest trend in the lingerie industry these days. Instead of fabric, the materials used by the manufacturer in making the brassiere are predominantly small artificial gems.

11. Open tip brassieres are also the hottest fad in town.

12. Club-wear lingerie is usually teddies and babydolls worn with tight jeans or leather skirts.

13. For a subtler and more "conservative" look, long gown lingerie is designed and marketed these days. The conservative effect on long gowns is more about the length of the negligee since the materials used for this type of lingerie are also flowing and translucent.

14. Bodystockings are catsuit like lingerie. The sheer quality of the stockings covering the woman's body from neck to ankle can stimulate and enhance her and her partner's sexual desire.

15. Fishnet type bodystocking is one of the most recognized types of stockings-based lingerie.

16. Lingerie is known for its sets. A two-piece set comprises the brassier and the panty. A three-piece set includes the bra, panty and pantyhose. A four-piece set consists of the bra, panty, camisole and pantyhose.

17. Teddy lingerie is one of the sexiest and most erotic undergarments on the market. Teddies are a one piece undergarment that covers almost nothing. The most common teddies are the peek-a-boo teddy, stretch lace strappy teddy and the mesh cut out teddy.

18. Aside from satin, silk and lace lingerie, vinyl and leather undergarments are also one of the best sellers in the lingerie industry. The dominatrix effect of this lingerie makes women clamor for more.

19. Peek-a-boo thongs are negligees made of leather and vinyl, and can heighten the desire of your partner. It can also increase your self confidence which can turn you into a real dominatrix.

20. Shopping for lingerie and undergarments can be done at both land-based boutiques and online stores.