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The Frisky's Valentine's Day Survival Guide Pretty lingerie: it’s not the kind of thing your mother explains to you. Whether you're a gal or a guy, buying lingerie can be confusing. For instance, what makes boy shorts different from cheekies, or bikini cut panties? Whether you are buying for yourself or your significant other for Valentine's Day, this lingerie glossary can come in quite handy. The Frisky's Valentine's Day Survival Guide Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide2]()
What the Heck is a Merrywidow? No, it's not a type of spider: a merrywidow is actually a cute little type of lingerie jump suit. As you can see from this bustier merrywidow, thin straps of fabric hang down from the bottom of the merrywidow to affix to your stockings for the full effect! Bustier merrywidow from Victoria’s Secret, $88. 12 Celebs Reveal Their True Size Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide3]()
Boy Shorts for Girls Boy shorts look a little more like tight boxers, covering all of your butt cheeks like a man's tighty-whitey underwear. They're a bit uncomfortable in the crotch area, but sometimes they can be warmer to sleep in when paired with just a tee shirt. Despite the name "boy" in the title, boy shorts can still be quite sexy, like this lace pair by Lunaire. Whimsy by Lunaire boy shorts, $16. 10 Celebs Who Fancy Themselves Doctors Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide4]()
Gettin' Cheeky Cheekies provide less coverage for your booty, like this pair from Victoria's Secret. Bikini-cut, on the other hand, cover more of your cheek, while a thong covers less. But we're guessing you already knew that! Cheekies from Victoria’s Secret, $11.50. 9 Celebs Pairs Spotted Leaving Parties Together -- Are They Hooking Up? Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide5]()
The Right Corset Corsets: not just for Keira Knightley period dramas. Agent Provocateur's expensive but gorgeous Gretchen corset is a simple clasp affair and a great intro to corsets if all those lacy, ribboned accents scream Renaissance Fair overload. Agent Provocateur’s Gretchen corset, $790. Halle Berry Says Daughter Nahla Is Black Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide6]()
Garter Belts Such a little piece of fabric, but so sexy! Garter belts are worn around a pair of panties, so high up they're hidden, only to be seen when you are ... well, naked. This lacy pink Victoria's Secret garter belt is sweeter than most. Just like in the picture, a garter belt isn't worn alone, however: you'll use it to secure a pair of stockings... Lacy pink Victoria’s Secret garter belt, $16.50. 10 Of Our Favorite Spurned Lovers In Film Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide7]()
Not Your Mothers Stockings What'd you buy that garter belt for? To hold up your sexy stockings, of course! These Agent Provocateur stockings perfectly depict how the clasps of the garter belt fasten onto the very top of your stockings and hold them up as you sashay to and fro. Stockings can stuff your entire lingerie drawer alone because they come in so many fun varieties: with seams or without, lacy or plain, pink, red, black, white... Agent Provocateur stockings, $50. 10 Surprising Hollywood Casting Close Calls Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide8]()
Vintage Sexy? Now that you're starting to look like a pin-up star, meet your secret weapon: Hold Ups. Hold ups are totally vintage sexy. Unlike stockings, though, you don't attach hold ups to a garter belt: hold ups have an elastic which gently "holds" them onto your thighs. These Parisienne hold-ups show how fetching a pair of hold-ups are when paired with mile-high heels. Parisienne hold ups from Agent Provocateur, $70. Posing Naked Runs In The Family For These Celebs! Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide9]()
Garter Sets The last time you saw a garter was probably at wedding -- and we all saw it at Britney and K-Fed's nuptials. Unlike garter belts, which hold up a pair of stockings, a garter simply hugs the upper thigh. (Or, for those of you in Advanced Placement Lingerie, you can wear a garter atop a pair of stockings, which are attached to a garter belt. Whoa.) This Hanky Panky garter is part of their Bridal Garters and Thongs set and is an enticing little garter to wear up top your leg. Bridal Garters and Thongs set, $60. 10 (Alleged) Famous Female Thieves Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.![lingerie_glossary_slide10]()
Teddy This type of teddy has got nothing to do with a bear: a teddy is a body suit with a lacy bra over the breasts and straps dangling at the bottom to attach to stockings. Behold the "less is more" principle in action! Victoria’s Secret Teddy, $35. The 10 Messiest Hollywood Custody Battles Follow FOX411.com on Twitter.Frisky Friday: Valentine's Day Lingerie Lingo
Lingerie can be confusing, so here's a little guide to help you find the perfect gift.
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