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Tanga
- A tanga is between a bikini and a thong.
- A tanga has narrower back coverage than a traditional panty, but is not as narrow as a thong.
- Tangas are a more common silhouette in Europe. They are also a comfortable transition from a bikini before attempting a thong.
Tank top
- A short, sleeveless top with wide armholes.
Tankini
- A two piece bathing suit with the upper portion resembling a tank top.
Tapered legs
- Pant legs become progressively narrower toward the ankle.
Tea length
- A gown hemmed to end at the shin.
Tearaway shorts
- Features versatile side snaps that allow you to remove a top layer fast.
Teddy
- A teddiette is a type of teddy with detachable garters.
Thong
- A panty with a narrow strip of fabric in the back that begins as a “v” shape at the waistband and then tapers to a thin strip by the time it reaches the crotch.
- This style panty is great if you want no visible panty lines and a smooth appearance.
Thongboy
- Features the comfort of a brief with the benefits of a thong. A thongboy provides coverage over the top back cheeks, but quickly reduces to a thong style when going through the crotch.
- Think of the thongboy as a boyshort with a thong back panel.
Three piece suite
- Suit comprising three separate garments: pants, jacket, and waistcoat or vest.
Tie-cinched waist
- Raincoat.
- Waterproof garment.
- Mackintosh.
Top model
- Prestiged mannequin.
- Experienced professional model of haute couture.
- Men and women that promotes commercial products.
Tote
- A tote is a capacious bag inspired by a shopping bag. Its sturdy, rectangular and features two strap handles. It opens on top and inside sometimes includes zip compartments.
Trapeze top
- Tank top style with flared bottom.
Trench
- Raincoat.
- Waterproof garment.
Triangle bra
- A triangle bra has triangle shaped cups, which offer the perfect amount of coverage/support for petite to average figures.
- Triangle bras may be padded or lined but generally do not have underwires. Most have thin straps. The bottom of the bra is many times gathered along a drawstirng-like base.
Tulle skirt/bouffant gown
- A sheer, puffed-out skirt often made of stiffened silk, rayon, or nylon net.
Tunic style
- A simple slip-on garment made with or without sleeves and usually knee-length or longer, belted at the waist, and worn as an under or outer garment.
Turtle neck
- A high, close-fitting, turnover collar used especially for sweaters.
Tuxedo
- A semi-formal suit for men and women, specifically, the jacket worn with black tie attire. Also known as a dinner suit.
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