The word Lingerie is a French word that refers (in France” to all undergarments of both genders. The Englishadaptation now applies only to womens undergarments designed to be visually appealing or erotic (sexy).

In France you need to specify Womens Lingerie where in the USA this distinction is clearly understood and not necessary.

Women’s undergarments being considered aappealingis fairly new, bbelieveit or not. It wwasn’tuntil the 1960’s that speciality boutiques marked Womens Lingerie as gglamorousand the die was cast.

The lalatestraze in lingerie is to design undergarments to be worn as outer garments. Where will it go next.