If we mentioned the word “lingerie” to any person, we can assume that they may think of lacy, frilly, revealing clothing that is worn for mere minutes before it is being thrown all over the bedroom. It’s the stuff that we primarily see women wearing that is supposed to get men who are attracted to women SUPER wound up.
Thinking of lingerie in that sense isn’t wrong. The technical definition for lingerie, according to the Merriam Webster dictionary, is “women’s intimate apparel.” Once you think about this definition, the obvious loophole is that “men can wear this stuff, too.” So the definition there has already changed, since it’s not strictly just for women.
After breaking down that wall, we then have to think about whether or not traditional “lingerie” would be attractive for women who are attracted to men. Would they enjoy seeing their boyfriend in that sort of apparel? Or would they rather have him wear something on the more masculine side? Would it still be considered lingerie even if it’s not feminine?
A lot of these questions were spurred by this one picture from the internet:
We know it’s not a definitive statement, because every woman is going to think differently about what sort of clothing will attract them to a man. However, it got us thinking about whether lingerie can really be condensed into just one standard of clothing. Because lingerie is primarily meant to arouse a partner, why WOULDN’T a suit be considered lingerie for some people? If it turns them on in the bedroom, why not have their partner wear a suit and have them consider it as “lingerie?”
Unless wearing other types of clothing for sexual arousal is mostly considered “fetish”…but then is lingerie just a TYPE of fetish? Or does it just belong to its own category?
As you can see, this has become something puzzling to our brains at XDress. However, we would like to know what you all think of this! What do YOU consider “lingerie” to be? Is it primarily the frilly, feminine clothing that we think of first? Or do you think it’s broadened out to be so much more?
Have a wonderful day and happy XDressing!
Team XDress
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“Lingerie” to me is definitely associated with sex, and doesn’t really relate to underwear worn everyday…either by women or men. Sex can be more fun with sexy clothing as a foreplay, and this applies to either partner who is wearing something lacy, sexy, and racy.
But in my humble opinion many items can qualify as “lingerie” that are not necessarily frilly and lacy…I sometimes wear a leather tool belt and tools (and nothing else) and my wife loves it!
Conversely sometimes we play role reversal and I will put on a bra, panties, garters and stockings and strut around on 4" heels…my wife loves to dominate me when I’m all dressed up in traditionally feminine attire (thank you XD!).
That being said, lingerie is for men and women alike, and provides a way to create all kinds of sexual enjoyment.
So can a business suit be "lingerie? Of course, if that’s what turns you and your partner on!
Lingerie means everything to me, I can’t stop thinking about, wanting and looking for it. I search for lingerie while wearing something and then playing. At stores I search out lingerie to find something I want to wear. I am a LINGERIE-AHOLIC
Lingerie is a hot item that gets men all excited, either seeing it on a man or women, & especially wearing it and looking at yourself, feeling the satin lace against your skin.
Hello team Xdress
I hope Angie hasn’t left us
Lingerie what does it mean ?
Well all of the above
It is the frilly lacy sexy clothing traditionally related to women.
However, based on our new acceptance of gender ans non binary eg. male female, other (with all due respect) for instance I m gender fluid
Now it should mean “ intimate apparel”
When I think of lingerie I don’t think of tighty whiteys or plain panties of every day wear. It has a sexy connotation to it although it could include the plain underwear as well.
With the growth of xdress and bodyaware, male lingerie does and should exist
Even if its it just panties/manties for the hetero make men should have access to and the ability to wear lingerie
Miss You Angie
Stevie
Cant wait to the responses
It means sexy lacy sensual and it’s definitely for men too
We can feel sexy and good with lingerie