The word lingerie is a word taken directly from the French language, meaning undergarments, and used exclusively for more lightweight items of female undergarments. These fabrics can be made of various natural fibres like silk, cotton or of various synthetic fibres such as polyester or nylon.
Lingerie is made of lightweight, stretchy, smooth, sheer or decorative fabrics such as silk, satin, Lycra, charmeuse, chiffon, or (especially and traditionally) lace. In a 2015 US survey, 75% of women and 26% of men reported having worn 'sexy lingerie' in their lifetime. The choice of the word is often motivated by an intention to imply that the garments are alluring, fashionable, or both. Lingerie ( UK: / ˈ l æ̃ ʒ ər i, ˈ l ɒ n-/, US: / ˌ l ɒ n ʒ ə ˈ r eɪ, ˌ l æ n ʒ ə ˈ r iː/, French: ⓘ) is a category of primarily women's clothing including undergarments (mainly brassieres), sleepwear, and lightweight robes.
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