intimate apparel

intimate apparel

euphemism Women's undergarments. In some stores, such items are sold in a section called "Intimate Apparel." She was sorting her laundry and all of her, um, intimate apparel was just strewn all over the couch—I couldn't stop blushing! You'll find girdles in our Intimate Apparel section.
See also: intimate
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

intimate apparel

Euph. women's underwear. "You'll find bras and body shapers in the intimate apparel," said the salesclerk at the department store. The catalog features intimate apparel for the grande dame.
See also: intimate
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be intimate with (someone)
  • die by (one's) own hand
  • die by own hand
  • maker
  • strip to
  • strip to (something)
  • strip down to
  • strip down to (something)
  • between jobs
  • between projects
References in periodicals archive
The specific Zone will bring together players involved in the branding, sourcing, packaging and manufacturing of intimate apparels. Bound by a common goal, the stakeholders will find this Zone especially productive as it will serve as a platform for high level networking and strategically planned B2B meetings.
Mercado adds that comfort should start from within, "It starts when you are comfortable with what you are wearing with your intimate apparel, because if you are comfortable it will show in your face that you are happy and relaxed."
#AvonFashions Intimate Apparel ambassador @mercadojenny looked stunning as always in today's #AvonIkawNa Moulin Rouge Fashion Show!
[USPRwire, Tue Oct 20 2015] Intimate apparel is considered as the second skin of consumers, as it is the second layer of all other clothes.
The product design aesthetic will be led by intimate apparel, which will set the tone for other tent pole categories, including beauty, fragrance and personal care, the company said.
1 with $47 million in income in 2014, has a line of intimate apparel with Hope Lingerie and jelly sandals with Grendene.
Recently we opened an office in WTC and reached $80 M business with Sri Lanka" said Executive VP Green, and added: "Since we acquired the global brand Calvin Klein the intimate apparel product line has become very important in our turnover.
Don't believe your eyes when it comes to women's stockings and hosiery sold by Victoria's Secret Stores Inc., at least according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday against the purveyor of women's intimate apparel.
Bambolim, July 20 -- Galleria Intima is India's preeminent event on Intimate Apparel, this will be first plinth for Manufactures & Suppliers of Intimate Apparel, circa 95% women in India need vital education on Bra styles & after results of incorrect Bra, so professionals of the intimate apparel industry are invited to commemorate the exuberance of sourcing in a land that is distinguished by its prevailing rich heritage and culture.
Via its units, it sells women's intimate apparel and related products under its eponymous brand.
The topics include human physiology and the role of clothing, how consumers perceive comfort in apparel, improving moisture management in apparel, improving body movement comfort in apparel, evaluating the heat stress and comfort of firefighter and emergency responder protective clothing, military protective clothing, textiles worn by medical personnel, sports and leisure wear, cold weather clothing and intimate apparel.
At least that's what Isaac Sagman, president of Suzette Hosiery and his partner Linda Sagman, (co-owner) wanted to do for the 50th anniversary of their intimate apparel boutique located in the Cross County Shopping Center, Yonkers.
Amply and beautifully illustrated, it opens with four histories of specific undergarments: drawers, corsets, bras, and black lingerie, then shifts to thematic analyses of advertising, the garment industry, and Christian Dior's New Look, with a closing overview of "feminist intimate apparel art." At times, the breadth of Fields' research and ideas make for difficult going and the overall narrative is a bit choppy, but taking one's time with this book is well worth the effort.
New Delhi, February 17 (ANI):Models on Monday sashayed down the ramp during lingerie show held in national capital,New Delhi.A wide variety of lingerie is on display during this three day exhibition from February 15 till February 17.Organised by Mumbai based trade Exhibition organiser,Niksan Info Media Private Limited,this trade exhibition will help strengthen the intimate apparel market by exhibiting more brands with more footfalls of trade visitors.