Women's underwear

thumb|A model in white panties

thumb|304x304px|Lingerie displayed on women's mannequins Lingerie (, , ) is a category of clothing including undergarments (mainly brassieres), sleepwear, and lightweight robes. The choice of the word is often motivated by an intention to imply that the garments are alluring, fashionable, or both. In a 2015 US survey, 75% of women reported having worn "sexy lingerie" in their lifetime. In 2017, a survey found 4% of men had worn male lingerie in their lifetime.

underpants designed to absorb menstrual flow

thumb|Argentine actress Laura Novoa wearing a top without a bra Bralessness is the state of not wearing a brassiere as part of a woman's underwear. Women may choose to not wear a bra due to discomfort, health-related issues, their cost, or for social and cultural reasons.