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Sexy Gifts for Her: Intimate Apparel

By Kori Ellis, About.com

Are you looking for sexy lingerie for yourself or as a gift for someone else? These fabulous options are sexy and fun without being too sleazy. From lace babydolls to body-hugging corsets, you will love these choices in sexy lingerie.

Silk Babydoll

Julianne Aimee Baby DollCourtesy of figleaves
A babydoll is a billowy top that is generally fitted right below the bustline like an empire bodice, then flows downward. It ends just at the rear. The babydoll usually comes with a matching pair of panties or a G-String.

Satin Chemise

Chaslyn Victoria ChemiseCourtesy of figleaves
The chemise is a short gown with spaghetti straps that is a bit longer than the baby doll. It's oftentimes silk or satin, and it usually hits at mid or upper thigh.

Shapely Corset

Pour Moi? St. Tropez BasqueCourtesy of figleaves
The corset (or basque) is a structured lingerie top with boning that accentuates a curvy shape. It forces in your midsection and pushes up your breasts. A corset is often fastened with laces or hook and eye closures. A bustier is similar to a corset but it normally is a little shorter and doesn't have as much boning. Some corsets have a place on the lower edge where you can attach straps to your stockings.

Garter Belt & Stockings

Lejaby Belle Du Jour Garter BeltCourtesy of Figleaves
A garter belt is normally a lace fabric that wraps around your hips and has four straps attached to hook to the top of your stockings to hold them up.

Thong Bodysuit

Panache Confetti Thong Body SuitCourtesy of Figleaves
A thong-back body suit is all one piece that provides full coverage in the front and very minimal coverage in the rear. It's normally very sheer or lace. This sexy piece of lingerie can be worn in the bedroom, or under clothing when you want to avoid pantylines.

Lace Demi Bra

Aubade Opium Divin Demi Cup BraCourtesy of Figleaves
Also known as balconette, the demi cup bra covers only the lower portion of the breasts, coming up to just above the nipples. These sexy bras are the perfect choice with low-cut tops or dresses.
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