| Term |
Definition |
| 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. |
| Cheek-a-boo |
A tongue-in-cheek (pun intended) term we
made up to describe a skirt so short that the bottom of the buttocks may peek
out below the hem line. |
| Chemise |
Short under dress or slip. |
| Chenille |
Chenille fabric used in lingerie is an
imitation of chenille yarn. The fabric has patterns of soft, protuding 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. |
| 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. |
