Undergarment is a broad term that covers different types of underclothes under its head. Undergarments are the inner most clothing that one wears commonly known as underwear. According the difference in the body type of the male and female, the undergarments for the two genders are different.
The formal term used for women’s undergarments is lingerie; this is a term that is usually used in the shops and stores. Women’s undergarments are a two piece garment. The upper piece called the brasserie or simply a bra is a piece of garment worn to cover and support the breasts. According to the needs there are different types of brasseries like sports bra that is worn by young girls or by women who play sports etc. There is the seamless bra that can be worn while wearing tee shirts. There is the nursing bra for those women who are nursing a baby. These are just a few examples. Besides this there is also a garment known as the camisole that is worn by women. It is a loose fitting top usually made of a very soft material. The lower piece of women’s undergarment is called the panty. Nowadays there are exclusive designer labels that specialize in women’s undergarments. Among these designer labels Victoria’s secret is perhaps the most famous and widely known.
The men’s undergarments consist of a vest that is worn on the upper part of the body. These come in different type like racer back and are made of different material to suit the needs of the weather change. Men wear briefs or boxers on the lower part of the body. The difference between these two is that the briefs are tight fitting garment while the boxers are a loose fitting garment. Like in women’s underclothes there are many types of men garments that are made to suit the needs of various individuals.
Undergarments are a functional part of any clothing and a necessity for each individual.
